Homework
o What is the difference in the content of Charge Nurse Shift report when compared to individual patient care report?
o What things does the Charge Nurse take into consideration when making homework for both the RN and the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)?
o Who checks the emergency equipment? When is it checked? What is involved in the check?
o What is the Charge Nurse's responsibility for covering patients during RN and Nursing tech breaks, lunch or when the RN is off the unit for procedures with other patients?
o What is the Charge Nurse's responsibility during an Rapid Response Team (RRT) call or a Code Blue? How can the Charge Nurse intervene to reduce the likelihood of an RRT call or a Code Blue?
o What skills and education do you think the Change Nurse needs to manage a shift?
o Describe the Charge Nurse activities during the shift.
o How does the Charge Nurse prioritize throughout the shift?
o How does the Charge Nurse manage staffing issues for the current shift and the next shift?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.