The American Nurses Association (ANA) Delegation Model specifies there are four major areas
that the RN must assess before making the decision to delegate a task. What are these four major areas?
Describe a hypothetical situation in which the ANA’s delegation model is used.
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has defined their “Five Rights of
Delegation” for RNs. In your own words, describe each one. In light of what you now know about the ANA
Delegation Model, discuss the similarities and differences between the two.
The article states that RNs must not delegate tasks that require critical thinking, have
unpredictable outcomes, and require professional judgement and skills. Other than those provided in the
article, list three more examples of tasks that should not be delegated and give your rationale for each.
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