Question

key learning points

• the members of the nursing team and the role of each team member

activity f fill in the blanks.

1. every nursing team consists of at least a nurse and a nursing assistant. a nurse

can either be a ____________ or a ____________.
in some states, an lpn is also referred to as a ______________.
a nursing team could also include
a ______________, whose duty
involves supervising other nurses during a
shift, and a ______________, who
heads a department or section. an rn who
directs all the nursing care within a health
care organization is called a ______________.
activity g think about it! briefly answer
the following question in the space provided.
explain the difference between primary nursing,
functional (modular) nursing, and team nursing.

Explanation:

Activity F

1. In nursing, the main types of nurses are Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). In some states, LPN is also called Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). A nursing team may have a Charge Nurse to supervise during a shift, a Nurse Manager to head a department, and a Director of Nursing to oversee all nursing care in an organization.

• Primary Nursing: One RN is responsible for a patient's total care from admission to discharge. The RN plans, implements, and evaluates care, coordinating with other team members.
• Functional (Modular) Nursing: Care is divided into tasks. Different staff (e.g., RNs, LPNs, nursing assistants) perform specific tasks (like medication administration, hygiene) for multiple patients. It's task - oriented, not patient - centered.
• Team Nursing: A team (led by an RN) provides care. The RN delegates tasks to LPNs and nursing assistants based on their skills. The team collaborates to meet patient needs, with the RN overseeing and coordinating.

Answer:

1. Every nursing team consists of at least a nurse and a nursing assistant. A nurse can either be a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). In some states, an LPN is also referred to as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). A nursing team could also include a Charge Nurse, whose duty involves supervising other nurses during a shift, and a Nurse Manager, who heads a department or section. An RN who directs all the nursing care within a health care organization is called a Director of Nursing.

Activity G