Marco and his peers are nursing students in their last clinical …show more content…
Marco will have a supervisory role by ensuring that all team members are completing their tasks with a focus on the patient’s needs and safety. The first student activity that changes when the student becomes licensed is being the leader. For, example, the registered nurse is ultimately accountable for the collaborative care for the patient. Many of the tasks performed, as a student nurse involved total patient care.
The role of the registered nurse when licensed includes the understanding of the acronym ROLES. These are responsibilities, opportunity, support, expectations and lines of communication. An example of this would include the registered nurse taking care of a team of patients with the assistance of a licensed practical nurse and nursing assistant. The nurse would delegate jobs that are to be completed by each team member keeping in mind their ability and experience (Yoder-Wise, …show more content…
As a licensed practical nurse, in my opinion, I am unable to participate fully and completely in the care of my patients. As a student I am able to function as a registered nurse with supervision of a licensed nurse. I envision my transition to be a learning experience by exercising delegation, critical thinking, being able to teach and learn new information. Ideally, intensive care has peaked my interest because of the high acuity of the patient and the reward of seeing them improve. This opportunity will give me a close affiliation with the patient so that I can focus on their needs.
Transitioning to a registered nurse position will pose many challenges. The experience and education gained from nursing school has shed the light on the stress and demand of the profession. It allowed me to develop my career goals, and recognize my strength and weakness making me feel better prepared to take on the responsibility. I have also been inspired to expect life long learning for myself and not be a “stagnant” nurse. This means that every opportunity will be considered to learn something new and gain professional