According to most state NPAs, the vocational nurse acting as charge nurse in a long-term care facility is acting in which capacity?
a. Under direct supervision of an RN on the unit
b. With the RN in the building
c. Under general supervision by the RN available on site or by phone
d. As an independent vocational nurse
C
The vocational nurse in the capacity of the charge nurse in a long-term care facility acts with the general supervision of an RN available on site or by phone.
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