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:
o When nursing assistants bring problems from home
o Dealing with demanding/complaining patient family
o Controlling personal anger in the clinical setting
