Newly qualified – and in charge of a ward for the first time
Brian Webster Critical care staff nurse, NHS Tayside
Being in control of a shift may be daunting, but there are tips and tricks to help, and learning the art of delegation will ensure you get the most out of your team
My first time in charge of a ward as a registered nurse was in January, just two months after I qualified.
Nursing Standard.
37, 12, 41-42.
doi: 10.7748/ns.37.12.41.s18
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