Optimizing RN/RPN Skill Mix in Acute Care Settings - RPNAO
Optimizing RN/RPN Skill Mix in Acute Care Settings - RPNAO
Optimizing RN/RPN Skill Mix in Acute Care Settings - RPNAO
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Case Study #1 Cont<strong>in</strong>ued<br />
• Today the pt’s BP is elevated (systolic 220<br />
mmHg). She has received one dose of an oral<br />
antihypertensive medication. Staff<strong>in</strong>g on the<br />
unit <strong>in</strong>cludes a new <strong>RPN</strong> reassigned from<br />
outpatients department to cover the unit <strong>RPN</strong><br />
who is on education leave. The <strong>RN</strong>s are<br />
regular unit staff and there are 3 students on<br />
the unit.<br />
Do you assign the pt to an <strong>RN</strong> or an <strong>RPN</strong><br />
6/1/2011<br />
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