A staff nurse asks the nurse manager, "What assignment are you delegating to me today? I would like to begin to organize my day before shift report begins." What is the error inherent in this statement?

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1. Organization takes many forms and is different for every nurse. Some nurses may use the time prior to shift report to organize.
2. Depending on the structure of the unit, assignments may be made by the charge nurse or the nurse manager.
3. Assignment is a bureaucratic function that reflects job descriptions and client or organizational needs. Daily work allotment from nurse manager to staff nurse is an assignment, not delegation.
4. Team assignments occur prior to shift report. In some institutions, all nurses working on the unit listen to shift report on all clients. In other institutions, the nurse receives report only on the assigned team.

A Staff Nurse Asks the Nurse Manager, "What Assignment Are