change of shift report

[NS_RN]

1. taped

2. verbal

3. written

Which do you prefer?

[Vadillo]

verbal and written. it's best way to do not lose information.

[jleigh]

We currently are "team-nursing" and the way we change shifts is we write down our report and the charge nurse gives a verbal report to the oncoming shift. It has it's benefits, and at times can be lengthy because people get to talking about irrelevant issues.