The purpose of this assignment is to provide an opportunity to apply knowledge of the legal scope of practice of the Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN), and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP/CNA).
Clear differentiation of roles and legal scope of practice should be apparent in the skits. The skits should include examples of appropriate delegation.
Skit: Ms. Peggy is a 33-year-old patient who arrived at the ED and has experienced a large blood loss. The doctor has ordered a blood transfusion. The blood is available. Consent is not signed.
