Time Management

Time Management

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Time Management

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Time is the most valuable asset of humans and time management is all about how one manages self to make most of this asset. It is not possible to manage time but it is possible to manage how one uses it. Time management deals with finding the most productive and healthiest ways of using 86,400 seconds with which each of humans is blessed with every day. Nursing is a profession that concerns with performing different tasks and responsibilities during the course of the day while meeting the time constraint. Therefore, nurses require a sheer understanding of time management skills ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"o32H9c7o","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(Nayak, 2018)","plainCitation":"(Nayak, 2018)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":552,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/orkqtrjP/items/N9BLGG2H"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/orkqtrjP/items/N9BLGG2H"],"itemData":{"id":552,"type":"article-journal","title":"Time Management in Nursing–Hour of need","container-title":"International Journal of Caring Sciences","page":"1997-2000","volume":"11","issue":"3","author":[{"family":"Nayak","given":"Shalini G."}],"issued":{"date-parts":[["2018"]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Nayak, 2018). Delegation can be defined as the transfer of nurse’s responsibility to some other member of staff while keeping the accountability of the consequence of the task. The responsibility of the task can be delegated but the accountability cannot ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"XnnmxHWM","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(\\uc0\\u8220{}Assignment, Delegation and Supervision,\\uc0\\u8221{} n.d.)","plainCitation":"(“Assignment, Delegation and Supervision,” n.d.)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":553,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/orkqtrjP/items/PCYRIV3R"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/orkqtrjP/items/PCYRIV3R"],"itemData":{"id":553,"type":"post-weblog","title":"Assignment, Delegation and Supervision: NCLEX-RN || RegisteredNursing.org","abstract":"Guide to help understand and demonstrate Assignment, Delegation and Supervision within the NCLEX-RN exam.","URL":"https://www.registerednursing.org/nclex/assignment-delegation-supervision/","title-short":"Assignment, Delegation and Supervision","language":"en-US","accessed":{"date-parts":[["2019",6,29]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} ("Assignment, Delegation, and Supervision," n.d.). Delegation can be done according to the distinguished practice of every member of staff. For instance, a licensed practical nurse, or a patient care technician cannot be delegated the same level of nursing care. Delegation allows division of responsibilities while prioritizing patient care. Prioritizing is an essential time management skill that all the nurses need to have ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"A4JUQEnd","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(\\uc0\\u8220{}5 Time Management Skills for New Nurses,\\uc0\\u8221{} 2016)","plainCitation":"(“5 Time Management Skills for New Nurses,” 2016)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":556,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/orkqtrjP/items/AJAQA9D8"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/orkqtrjP/items/AJAQA9D8"],"itemData":{"id":556,"type":"post-weblog","title":"5 Time Management Skills for New Nurses","container-title":"Ameritech College of Healthcare","abstract":"Time management skills are essential in nursing. If you're a new nurse, your skills will get better with time, but here are 5 to start focusing on today.","URL":"https://www.ameritech.edu/blog/time-management-skills-every-new-nurse-needs/","issued":{"date-parts":[["2016",3,8]]},"accessed":{"date-parts":[["2019",6,29]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (“5 Time Management Skills for New Nurses,” 2016). Since delegation is based on setting priorities as the client's responsibilities change with time. Priority setting skills are therefore essential and they help with time management while delegating responsibilities.

Response to Question 2

Correct delegation allows the shift of responsibility in a reliable manner, saving the time of nurse professionals ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"vgtoppTQ","properties":{"formattedCitation":"({\\i{}time-management-tips-for-nurses.pdf}, n.d.)","plainCitation":"(time-management-tips-for-nurses.pdf, n.d.)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":558,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/orkqtrjP/items/SVZL4TDV"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/orkqtrjP/items/SVZL4TDV"],"itemData":{"id":558,"type":"article","title":"time-management-tips-for-nurses.pdf","URL":"https://www.chw.org/-/media/files/medical-professionals/nursing-students/post-conferences/time-management-tips-for-nurses.pdf?la=en","accessed":{"date-parts":[["2019",6,29]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (time-management-tips-for-nurses.pdf, n.d.). In nursing practice, the delegation must be done within the scope and considering the standards in order to ensure patient safety. It is essential that before assigning any responsibility evaluation of the staff members' abilities to perform the tasks assigned must be conducted. Along with that, appraisal of the job description, scope of practice and experience of delegatee is crucial. For instance, if a registered nurse (RN) allocates a task to a LPN that is not within his/her scope of practice, the RN is putting the patient in potential jeopardy. The five rights of delegation ensure that the right person is assigned the right task within the right circumstances and the right supervision is done ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"IU8URheE","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(Nursing, 2016)","plainCitation":"(Nursing, 2016)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":555,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/orkqtrjP/items/6BQCSQSV"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/orkqtrjP/items/6BQCSQSV"],"itemData":{"id":555,"type":"article-journal","title":"National guidelines for nursing delegation","container-title":"Journal of Nursing Regulation","page":"5-14","volume":"7","issue":"1","author":[{"family":"Nursing","given":"National Council of State Boards","dropping-particle":"of"}],"issued":{"date-parts":[["2016"]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Nursing, 2016). The supervision must ensure that the delegated tasks are performed correctly with the required standards of quality and appropriateness. Other considerations that must be made while evaluation and supervising is the legal and legislated scope of practice. Though it differs from state to state some commonalities are as follows. The scope of practice of RN includes his/her legal ability to perform an assessment, planning, and evaluation. The scope of practice of a licensed practical nurse includes performing activities under the supervision of RN. An advanced practice nurse is to perform all nursing responsibilities including prescribing. National Council of State Boards of Nursing has developed state-of-the-art standards for the nursing delegation and supervision.

Response to Question 3

Delegation is the core essential responsibility of the RN and they assign responsibilities to LPN and CNAs. RNs have to do prior planning to enhance productivity ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"87qv0uGV","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(Chunta & Boothby, n.d.)","plainCitation":"(Chunta & Boothby, n.d.)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":560,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/orkqtrjP/items/VMRQCXRF"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/orkqtrjP/items/VMRQCXRF"],"itemData":{"id":560,"type":"article-journal","title":"Time-management strategies for nurse leaders","page":"2","source":"Zotero","language":"en","author":[{"family":"Chunta","given":"Kristy S"},{"family":"Boothby","given":"Johanna"}]}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Chunta & Boothby, n.d.). The RN ensures that the task that is being assigned to LPN and CNAs is lies within the scope of practice of that nurse and they are competent enough to perform that task. RN evaluates the appropriate education, skills and experiences and the skills of the delegatee. After evaluating the education, knowledge, and experiences, they are matched with the health care needs of patients. The RN delegate care that matches the skills of the delegatee. Delegation is done according to the differentiated level of experience and competency and the RN remains accountable for the actions of the delegatee. In addition, the RN evaluates the outcomes of the tasks assigned to the delegatee to ensure patient safety. RN is also responsible to report all the significant changes regarding the client's condition to the physician or nurse supervisor. Timely communication is the key responsibility of the RN ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"Yxmu5bt4","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(Nursing, 2016)","plainCitation":"(Nursing, 2016)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":555,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/orkqtrjP/items/6BQCSQSV"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/orkqtrjP/items/6BQCSQSV"],"itemData":{"id":555,"type":"article-journal","title":"National guidelines for nursing delegation","container-title":"Journal of Nursing Regulation","page":"5-14","volume":"7","issue":"1","author":[{"family":"Nursing","given":"National Council of State Boards","dropping-particle":"of"}],"issued":{"date-parts":[["2016"]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Nursing, 2016).

References

ADDIN ZOTERO_BIBL {"uncited":[],"omitted":[],"custom":[]} CSL_BIBLIOGRAPHY 5 Time Management Skills for New Nurses. (2016, March 8). Retrieved June 29, 2019, from Ameritech College of Healthcare website: https://www.ameritech.edu/blog/time-management-skills-every-new-nurse-needs/

Assignment, Delegation and Supervision: NCLEX-RN || RegisteredNursing.org. (n.d.). Retrieved June 29, 2019, from https://www.registerednursing.org/nclex/assignment-delegation-supervision/

Chunta, K. S., & Boothby, J. (n.d.). Time-management strategies for nurse leaders. 2.

Nayak, S. G. (2018). Time Management in Nursing–Hour of need. International Journal of Caring Sciences, 11(3), 1997–2000.

Nursing, N. C. of S. B. of. (2016). National guidelines for nursing delegation. Journal of Nursing Regulation, 7(1), 5–14.

time-management-tips-for-nurses.pdf. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.chw.org/-/media/files/medical-professionals/nursing-students/post-conferences/time-management-tips-for-nurses.pdf?la=en