The manager role in nursing involves coordinating patient care activities, delegating tasks appropriately, supervising other healthcare team members (nursing assistants, student nurses, technicians), and ensuring quality care delivery. Managerial functions include: organizing patient assignments based on acuity and staff competency; prioritizing care needs; coordinating multidisciplinary services; overseeing documentation; managing resources and supplies; facilitating communication among team members; and addressing problems that arise. This role requires leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Nurses act as managers not only in formal leadership positions but also in coordinating care for their assigned patients. Effective management ensures efficient use of resources, continuity of care, patient safety, and staff development. It differs from collaborator (working with others as equals), advocate (representing patient interests), and change agent (initiating improvements). All nurses need basic management skills regardless of position.

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• Positive and Negative Symptoms
• Hallucinations and Delusions
• Antipsychotic Medications
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