INSTRUCTIONS
Complete the Patient Management and Delegation virtual simulation activity which can be found by clicking Enter Virtual Simulation. Then debrief on the experience by creating a VoiceThread, video or a written essay.
Click on the ‘Enter Virtual Simulation’ link on the course homepage
1. Select Patient Management and Delegation.
2. Reflect on your feelings while fulling the role of the charge nurse in the simulated activities on delegation and caseload management. Consider how you utilized the experience and efficiency information provided.
3. Summarize the responsibilities, including planning, coordinating and evaluation of nursing resources, managed by the charge nurse in the simulated activity.
4. Reflect on any correct and incorrect decisions and responses that you would change if you were to repeat this activity.
5. Describe what you learned in this experience that will be incorporated into your clinical practice.
APA format is required for page set up for essay or PowerPoint.
If you choose to submit a VoiceThread, start in PowerPoint, use key bullet points without paragraphs, and include voice narration of slides (see the VoiceThread links in this Module). Be sure to share the VoiceThread with this course. You may also create a video and share the file or accessible link in the submission folder.
If you choose to write an essay or submit a VoiceThread for this assignment, submit your paper or PowerPoint below for review via TurnItIn.
ANSWER
The simulation was a great learning experience for me. I did not experience any challenges with level 1 of the simulation but as I progressed to level 2 and level 3, it was challenging and I took time. The simulation enabled me to appreciate the intricate details involved in nurse leadership specifically in assigning responsibilities to nurses, delegating tasks to nurse assistants, and helping nurses prioritize their caseload based on each patient’s acuity level. I initially felt challenged and incapable, but as I progressed in the simulation, I found the tasks to be manageable.
The role of the charge nurse in the simulation was to delegate and manage the caseload. In practice, charge nurses are … To access full answer, use the purchase button below.