Section: Unit 4 Delegation and Supervision | Leadership and Management in Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Learning Outcomes:
    • Explain principles of delegation
    • Evaluate the criteria used for delegation
    • Apply effective communication techniques when delegating care
    • Determine specific barriers to delegation
    • Evaluate team members’ performance based on delegation and supervision principles
    • Incorporate principles of supervision and evaluation in the delegation process
    • Identify scope of practice of the RN, LPN/VN, and unlicensed assistive personnel roles
    • Identify tasks that can and cannot be delegated to members of the nursing team

    • Unit 4: Lesson 1: Delegation

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define delegation
      • Define the terms related to delegation
      • Define assignment
      • Explain the 5 rights of delegation

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 51 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 4 Lesson 1 Delegation URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Delegation URL
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      Delegation Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 1
      Not available unless: The activity Unit 3 Exam is complete and passed

    • Unit 4: Lesson 2: Responsibilities of Team Members

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the roles of each team member with rationales
      • Describe the tasks appropriate for each team member role

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 43 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 4 Lesson 2 Responsibilities of Team Members URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Responsibilities of Team Members URL
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      Responsibilities of Team Members Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 2
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 1 is complete and passed

    • Unit 4: Lesson 3: Supervision

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Describe the essential elements of supervision
      • Explain the key points of constructive feedback
      • Provide example of constructive feedback with a nurse team member

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 14 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 4 Lesson 3 Supervision URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Supervision URL
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      Supervision Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 3
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 2 is complete and passed
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      Unit 4 Exam Quiz
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 3 is complete and passed