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 nursing tasks can the RN delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel UAP )?In general, simple, routine tasks such as making unoccupied beds, supervising patient ambulation, assisting with hygiene, and feeding meals can be delegated. But if the patient is morbidly obese, recovering from surgery, or frail, work closely with the UAP or perform the care yourself.
Which task could the nurse working on a cardiac unit delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel?The UAP can apply cardiac leads and connect the client to a cardiac monitor. The UAP can assist with helping the client sit up for a portable chest x-ray as long as the UAP is not pregnant and wears a shield. The UAP can collect specimens, such as a stool specimen.
Which task may be safely delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel UAP )?Documenting intake/output, assisting with activities of daily living, and performing other routine client care tasks can be safely delegated to the UAP.
Which tasks would the nurse assign to unlicensed assistive personnel UAP )?the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? 1.. Check the client's skin under the restraints.. Administer the client's antipsychotic medication.. Perform the client's morning hygiene care.. Ambulate the client to the bathroom.. Obtain the client's routine vital signs.. |