Nov 14, 201312 yr I understand the importance of charting but it is my least favorite part of nursing. What type of nursing has the least amount of charting involved? More Like This Psychiatric Tips for Psych RN Charting 3 Replies Active 02/06/2026 09:10 AM General Nursing OG Nurses: How did you use paper charts? 24 Replies Active 12/20/2025 10:08 PM
Nov 14, 201312 yr Experts Unfortunately.....charting is your legal protection against being sued. Nurses document, Case managers document, Doctors document. Surgeons document. CRNA's document. Everyone documents. Everyone documents. Documentation is imperative for reimbursement.What is it you dislike so much?
Nov 14, 201312 yr You will never escape paperwork or charting. Some places have better charting systems, some have you documenting the same stuff multiple times.
Nov 14, 201312 yr When (not if) you have experienced any type of issue (lawsuit, sentinel event, patient complaint, performance issue, etc) that requires a scrutiny of your charting, you will have an entirely different perspective. I certainly did.
I understand the importance of charting but it is my least favorite part of nursing. What type of nursing has the least amount of charting involved?