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Thanks everyone for your responses... my job has been emphasising on our communication boards but i have noticed it isnt something alot of nurses worry about and just fill em out if they have time maybe... im still on orientation and hVe been asking other nurses including my preceptor about filling out the boards and would like to be proficient in every aspect of my nursing care for pts... so your input is greatly appreciated!
I always fill my name, but only do the rest of I have time. We have private rooms and it's an expectation that our communication boards are filled out and accurate. Everyone does something different for the "goals". Some as simple as "walk in the hallway", "pain controlled", or "feel better". I like to write the POC. I am night shift so i may write "NPO after midnight, surgery at 08:00, pain control tonight, IV antibiotics, sleep well, ect..." Maybe "walk in the hallway twice tonight, use incentive spirometer every 2 hours, pain and nausea controlled, ect..." Will also make reminders about intake/output monitoring, fluid restrictions, daily weights, ect...
It's individualized. I read it with the patient, ask them if they want anything added/removed.
Jrodri01
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Hey everyone! I am a new nurse and need some help filling out my communication boards for pts and want advice on exactly what to put for plan of care and examples of goals for pts. It seems easy but i want some feedback on the communication boards. Thanks !