Snapshot: This article reviews the scope of practice for different types of nurses and nursing assistants, and tasks that may and may not be delegated to different types of personnel. Delegation is a central feature of contemporary nursing practice, and a key component of professional academic nursing knowledge. Show
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RN’s (Registered Nurses)It is within an RN’s scope of practice to:
Tasks that an RN may, therefore, perform include the ability to:
LPN’s (Licensed Practical Nurses)It is within an LPN’s scope of practice to:
Tasks that an LPN may, therefore, perform include the ability to:
With further education and certification only, LPN’s may administer:
It is not within an LPN’s scope of practice to:
UAP’s (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel)It is within a UAP’s scope of practice to:
It is not within a UAP’s scope of practice to:
Which factors does the registered nurse consider in the decision to delegate process?Any decision to delegate a nursing responsibility must be based on the needs of the patient or population, the stability and predictability of the patient's condition, the documented training and competence of the delegatee, and the ability of the licensed nurse to supervise the delegated responsibility and its outcome ...
When making a decision to delegate a nursing task which of the following factors are assessed Select all that apply )? Group of answer choices?In making a decision to delegate nursing tasks, the following five factors can be assessed: potential for harm, complexity of the task, amount of problem solving and innovation required, unpredictability of the outcome, and the level of patient interaction.
Which characteristic should the nurse use during the nursing process as a guide for delegation?Critical analysis by the registered nurse serves as a guide for delegation in the nursing process. It is applied in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for safe and effective client care. Leadership is a role in which a nurse has charge of the personnel as they perform their tasks.
What is an important consideration for delegation of care by the nurse when the delegatee has limited knowledge and ability to perform the task?If the delegatee has limited knowledge and ability to perform a task, the delegator should provide guidance. The delegator is expected to observe and monitor the task performed by the delegatee to ensure he or she has the ability and willingness to establish a relationship and accomplish work.
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