Does carry a personal nursing journal...

[skittlebear]

Does anyone carry a personal nursing journal that lists the things you did for a patient on a daily basis? I know of several nurses where I work that do this. They even write things the supervisor tells them to do and what other co-workers say (if they feel the need). They carry that little notebook everywhere. I don't know, I just feel that's a little paranoid and over the top. But...in a legal stand point, would that hold up in court if something went wrong? Should I also be carrying a little notebook everywhere?

[justme1972]

Yes, Don't you watch the Starter Wife on TV and see what happened when she lost her journal.

It's hard to lose something when you never take it out of your house.

I also sure as heck wouldn't have my name on it either.