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Vitals + Vibes ➡️ Quick Delegation Tips for New Nurses

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FreshRN | Growing New Nurses

Welcome to Vitals + Vibes, where I share a quick, high-impact tip pulled from the archives (and my real-life nursing experience).

One of the biggest struggles I hear from new nurses isn’t assessments or meds: it’s delegation.

In school, we learned what we can delegate. But what about how? How do you assign tasks to a tech or CNA without sounding bossy, awkward, or unsure? And how do you build respect instead of tension?

In today’s post, I’m sharing practical, bedside-tested tips that make delegation feel natural. You’ll learn how to be direct (without being demanding), when to step in yourself, and how to keep communication smooth, so you can focus on safe patient care instead of stressing about your tone.

If delegating feels like one of those “no one ever taught me this” skills… this one’s for you. 👇

Until next time,

Kati

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Hi! I'm Kati.

I am a nurse educator and I and create content specifically for nursing students and newly licensed nurses to support, educate, and encourage them as they transition to practice.

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