How often does this REALLY happen?!

[Sl1011]

I'm a newer nurse, trying to get adjusted. Well, I was thinking tonight how often do nurses forget to document something before they go home. If it happens, do you go back to work to document the next day? Do you just let it go? I'm just curious.

[heyallen]

yikes

[II 04r6 II]

yeah, YIKES!!........CYA

[EDrunnerRN]

It's true we, nurses, are not perfect...gasp! I keep a note pad on my night stand because it seems that around 2 am I wake up and remember that I forgot to chart something. Personally, I have noticed that these instances happen more when we are "slammed" or do not have adequate staffing for the shift. Senior nurses tell me this is not something that changes with time...

[neuroms]

Everything is important. Call in to have someone document by proxy and re-document as a late entry when you return.