TEAM LEADER??? Any tips ? Panic is setting in...

Usually our instructor just wants us to look in the Kardex for the information of all pt that other students are assigned to. Organize and prioritize all info on one sheet of paper to keep in your pocket. Determine which pt's need to be seen first by the severity of the medical diagnosis, and nursing actions like dressing changes etc. Our instructor likes to see us ask other students about lab values that relate to the pt, VS, and focused assessment. Just try to keep in mind not to panic because there is usually help around the corner from the other students. Just be confident in what you present to your instructor and you should be fine....Good Luck!!!

Thanks, for the reply... I was team leader this morning. My instructor dosnt really let us do anything. When a students pateint asked why she wasnt getting her extra insulin this morning no one answered so I replied " you didnt get your extra insulin because your blood sugar was only 98 and you didnt need it" When my instructor came around to assist in the med admin I explained to her that we were on track and that I explained to the patient why she wasnt getting her extra insulin and she told me that it wasnt my place and the student was the nurse. I am at loss with this instructor .....but thank you anyway

I am team leader this week too and have done it before. No need to panic. You are the bridge between the other students and the instructor. I have no idea why your instructor balked at you talking to the pt, but I guess next time tell the other student what to tell the pt. You should have gotten a list of objectives for the assignment. Hopefully after doing it today you feel better. Good luck tomorrow!