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:
What factors must the nurse consider before delegating?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 ...
Which factor is important for the nurse to consider when delegating care to a delegatee who has limited knowledge?The key component of delegation decision-making is assessing the UNP's ability to perform the work, including, safety, critical thinking, stability, and time. It is also vital to make client care decisions at the same time. The nurse has to make sure that the client is stable and steady to ensure the best care.
Which tasks should the registered nurse delegate to the licensed practical nurse?Administering medications. Administering tube feedings. Performing wound care or dressing changes.. Eating.. Bathing.. Toileting.. Ambulating.. What are the nurse's responsibilities when delegating tasks quizlet?The delegating nurse must: - Provide supervision, either directly or indirectly (e.g., assigning supervision to another licensed nurse). - Provide dear directions and understandable expectations of the task(s) to be performed(e.g., timeframes, what to report). - Monitor performance.
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