CASE STUDY

Case study

Case Study

Introduction

Delegation is a complex professional practice that requires sophisticated clinical trial and final accountability for patient care (National Council of State Boards of Nursing [NCSBN], 2005). The variability and complexity of each patient's situation requires FNP assessment to determine what is appropriate for the LPN, nursing assistant, and / or other support staff, or another FNP to perform. In the delegation process, nurses need to match the skills of employees with the needs of the patient and family. Matching staff training needs of the patient and the family highlights the difference between delegation and assignment. NCSBN delegation ...