By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN I recently taught a class with a group of nurse leaders, some of whom admitted that they have problems delegating. A example they gave is staff who want time off after the schedule is posted, and then ask their managers to find someone who will switch shifts with them. They shift their problem from themselves to their manager. What … [Read more...]
Charge Nurse Series Part 2 – How to Delegate Care
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Many charge nurses find it difficult to delegate tasks to other members of their health care team. When done well, delegation can be a very effective management tool. It frees professional nurses to attend to more complex client needs, develop the skills of nursing assistive personnel and promote cost containment for the organization. … [Read more...]
Teaching Nurses to Delegate
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you will help them become what they are capable of being - Goethe Many nurses find it difficult to delegate tasks to other members of their health care team. It is not uncommon to hear a nurse say that they could finish the task themselves in the time that it takes to explain it … [Read more...]
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