Re: Trouble with time management/charting what I've done-any advice?
What do you use to take report? Do you have a standard sheet? I have seen nurses make their own specialized form on Word, including a time slot for each hours vital signs, I/O, meds due, prn's given, reminders for that hour and any exceptions/interventions you complete for that hour. This might seems like reworking, but if you are unable to get to the chart or if you are unable to log into your computer, it might give you a way to get the information down before you forget it.
Of course, if you are like me, you leave your peripheral brain (as I call it) all over your unit and spend an hour looking for it. I have yet to find a solution for this one!!
Keep up the good work. You will find a system that works for you.
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