Best one sentence handoff report

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My handoff to the oncoming rn was "300 pounds, off meds, homicidal intent". The was more of course but that summed it up. Let's hear 'em.

Specializes in LTC, Nursing Management, WCC.

Work in LTC... NOC to days... everything went OK, 365 is dead.

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Specializes in I/DD.

"No changes, he slept all night."

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Specializes in ER.

The best reports are just facial expressions because we both know this patient and we both the story. If you come to the er every day by ems, no report is needed.

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In my first semester was going to LTC for a day. Our instructor did warn us that we would be surprised at how different it is here compared to the hospital, especially report. One nice nurse decided to give report to all of us. She gave individual report to two students and when she saw us all lined up, she said "Well, everyone down this hall, so rooms 19 to 32, are all doing fine." :lol2:

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Specializes in Emergency & Trauma/Adult ICU.

Verbal report:

Room 17 is (patient's name). Any questions?

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Specializes in Trauma, Teaching.

He's (frequent flyer) back again, send him out at daybreak.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

This patient is profoundly unchanged.

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Specializes in Developmental Disabilites,.

you know

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

"they are pink and breathing"

work peds LTC, we give a more detailed report at shift change, but for break coverage this is the standard we give

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Im an ER nurse in a busy hospital. I love NAD!!! lol:)

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It's "x," do you need to know more?

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Specializes in Early Intervention, Nsg. Education.

On a PVS pt who had been at the rehab/LTC for 10+ years:

"She's fine. Mom filled the candy dish!" :D

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