What it means
In delegation, the nurse who hands over a task is the delegator and the person who takes it on, such as a UAPyou-ay-pee (said as letters)Unlicensed assistive personnel: trained workers without a nursing license, such as nursing assistants, who help with client care.Full entry or a licensed practical nurse, is the delegatee. NCSBN's guidelines say the delegatee must accept the task only if they are trained and able, do it as taught, report back, and not pass it on to anyone else. The delegating nurse stays accountable for the client.
For the nurse
Give the delegatee clear directions: what to do, for which client, by when, and what to report right away. Follow up to check that the task was done and to hear what they found.
At a glance
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Related terms
UAP
Unlicensed assistive personnel: trained workers without a nursing license, such as nursing assistants, who help with client care.
registered nurse
A nurse who has passed the NCLEX-RN and holds a state license to practice as an RN.
licensed practical nurse
A nurse who has passed the NCLEX-PN and is licensed to give basic nursing care under an RN or other provider.