Most daily care tasks fall under the scope of nurse delegation. A Registered Nurse Delegator (RND) can delegate the administration of most medications, non-sterile dressing changes, ostomy care, urinary catheterization, blood glucose monitoring, and gastrostomy feedings to a caregiver.

Can an RN act as a delegate?

RNs and RPNs can delegate and accept delegation if they are registered in the General, Extended or Emergency Assignment Class. RNs and RPNs cannot delegate the controlled act of dispensing a drug. NPs cannot delegate the following controlled acts: prescribing, dispensing, selling or compounding medication.

What can be delegated in nursing?

In general, simple, routine tasks such as making unoccupied beds, supervising patient ambulation, assisting with hygiene, and feeding meals can be delegated.