Paragraph 1:
Describe the specific skills required of the LVN charge nurse.
Identify nursing team members, titles, and roles in a care plan.
Identify the leadership & management personnel in the clinical setting.
Paragraph 2:
Observe/demonstrate elements that need to be focused on when receiving and giving a change-of-shift report as a charge nurse.
Identify/demonstrate time management principles in patient care
Paragraph 3:
Identify specific institutional policies, regulations, & routines that the LVN needs to clarify when assuming a charge nurse position.
Identify items that should be considered when assigning tasks & delegating duties.
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Observe team leaders’ strategies for handling common charge nurse problems:
When nursing assistants bring problems from home
Dealing with demanding/complaining patient family
Controlling personal anger in the clinical setting
