leadership

Choose one of the following questions to answer for this week’s discussion board. Make sure to repost the question you selected at the top of your posting.

1. Why do you believe professional RNs are still completing so many nonnursing tasks?
2. How comfortable do you believe most RNs are in the role of delegator to UAP?
3. Do you believe most RNs feel clarity regarding role differentiation between the RN and the UAP?
4. Do you believe that patients typically are aware whether it is the UAP or licensed nurse that is caring for them?

A brief introductory paragraph introduces the topic of the discussion. One or more succinct paragraphs are needed to answer each of the discussion board questions. Use current literature (5 years old or less) to support your views. Be sparing in your use of quotes. Learn to paraphrase the information you are sharing from a source. A paragraph at the end gives a brief summary of the discussion. The initial posting for each topic should be a minimum of 500 words in length (not including the references).

Use APA formatting, 12-point type font, double spacing, indenting of each paragraph, and proper spelling and grammar. You do not need a title page or a separate “References” sheet, but a “References” section should be included at the end of your posting if you cite sources.

A peer response (response to another student’s posting) is required for each topic. The peer response posting is typically 2 to 3 paragraphs or approximately 250 words (not including references). You are welcome to make several responses to peers, but only the first will be graded. Think of the peer response as a formal response to a colleague. Peer responses should add something new to the discussion. Do not just say “good posting” or make nonspecific suggestions/comments. Ask questions to further clarify the discussion at hand. Review the rubric for the discussion board, so you are clear about what meets expectations and what is exceptional and how points are allocated.