Clinical Day

  • 700

    Get Report & Confirm orders on KARDEX

  • Bedside Rounds with Previous Shift Nurse
    730

    Bedside Rounds with Previous Shift Nurse

    -check IV site, fluids, rates and lines
    -check any tubes (chest, NG, foley, etc)
    -O2?
  • 800

    Complete Vital Signs and Assessments

    should be completed by 830-9
    *all documentation should be completed ASAP!
  • Pass Morning Medications
    900

    Pass Morning Medications

  • Complete patient hygiene, linen change, and ambulation
    1000

    Complete patient hygiene, linen change, and ambulation

  • 1130

    Complete VS & empty any drains (record any I/Os)

    All documentation should be entered by lunch time!
  • Afternoon Rounds
    1300

    Afternoon Rounds

    All meds should be passed, patients should be cleaned and ambulated for the day, and all drains should be emptied; complete all documentation in flowsheets!
  • Wrap Up
    1400

    Wrap Up

    Look over documentation, write daily note, and give report to oncoming nurse.