Problem:
Taylor is a new charge nurse on a busy medical-surgical unit. She is having some difficulties with her organizational and time management skills. Today, there are five new admissions and four patients scheduled for surgery. She is assigning patients to the teams. One team is composed of an RN, an LPN, and a UAP. Nursing students will be on the unit, and one is assigned to each team.
Using Patient-centered care, Teamwork and collaboration, and Safety, what does the charge nurse need to consider when making assignments to LPNs, UAPs, and the nursing students?