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.
Paragraph 4:
- 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
