Introduction to the Practical Nurse as Team Leader

Team Leader Responsibilities

Factors Influencing Productivity

In this module, learn about the roles of the practical nurse as Team Leader, how to adopt a team approach to Nursing, the facts that define team nursing, basic elements of team nursing, the Nursing Care Plan, leadership styles, leadership skills, and leadership qualities.

Introduction to the Practical Nurse as a Teacher

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Factors Which Affect Learning

Steps in the Learning Process

In this module, learn more about the nurse as a teacher, patient teaching which is inherent to the role of nursing, facts related to Patient teaching, types of learning, principles for effective Teaching-Learning, and the functions of nursing.

The Nurse as Team Leader and Teacher - Assessment

Gain a better understanding of a nurse's role as a team leader and teacher with this free online nursing course.

Nursing Studies - The Nurse as Team Leader and Teacher

This free online Nursing Studies course focuses on the nurse as a team leader and teacher. The essential role of a nurse as a caregiver is well recognized, but the modern nurse can also be a team leader. With this course, you will gain an overview of the main roles nurses hold as team leaders. You will study team nursing, different leadership styles, and their impact on team performance and productivity levels.

Learning Outcomes

The Function of the Physical Examination

The Role of the Practical Nurse During a Physical Examination

Positioning of the Patient During a Physical Examination

Body Systems Examined and Evaluated

Lesson Summary

This module will teach you about the systematic approach to conducting an effective physical examination. It also discusses the vital role of the nursing professional in preparing and supporting the patient.

Throat Cultures

Types of Specimen Collection

This module will teach you about specimen collection and testing, as well as discussing it's role in determining the function of vital internal organs and body components.

The Function and Facts of a Physical Examination

Appearance and Behaviour Examination

Components of the Physical Examination

Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, and Genitourinary Systems

Musculoskeletal System and the Integumentary Systems

This module will introduce you to the function and components assessed, as well as the observations made, during a physical exam.

The Measurement of a Patient's Vital Signs

Measuring Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration Rate

Blood Pressure Readings

This module lays out how a patient's vital signs are measured through weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.

Module 5: Nursing Studies - The Physical Examination Assessment

Learn about patient care and the procedures and techniques used in modern nursing with this free nursing course.

Nursing Studies - The Physical Examination

This free online Nursing Studies course will teach you how to carry out the most important functions and roles of a modern nurse. You will be shown how the nursing professional can best support both the patient and the physician during physical examinations and measurements of patient vital signs, and you will also gain an overview of the main duties of modern nurses. This will help you to boost your existing nursing skills in no time at all.

Team Building and Encouraging Team

Equality and Diversity in the Workplace

Responsibilities, Team Performance and Feedback

This module explains the role of a team leader in the healthcare business. You will learn about teamwork, performance, and various leadership styles. You will also learn about workplace diversity and equality and how to assign roles and duties within a team.

How to Become a Healthcare Team Leader - Course Assessment

Learn how to inspire a medical team with the leadership principles and techniques provided in this free online course.

How to Become a Healthcare Team Leader

This leadership course provides the skills you need to lead a medical team. It suits any team leaders who have just assumed their new position of authority. We explain how to set collective goals and keep team members motivated as they pursue them. We show you how to inspire loyalty and create a supportive and inclusive work environment. Sign up to acquire the skills required to lead a team and take your first steps along a management track.

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