Delegating to Unlicensed Personnel

Course overview

The skill and art of delegation for effective collaboration with assistive personnel (AP) is a critical nursing competency identified by the American Nurses Association and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Although it is part of the nursing role, many nurses remain uncomfortable with delegation. This educational activity will address the role of delegation in providing quality care in a collaborative environment and will provide strategies for effective delegation. The goal of this course is to improve the ability of nursing professionals in the acute care setting to delegate safely and effectively to AP.