How to Give a Perfect Nurse Shift Report 📝

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► Communication is the backbone of nursing, and one of the most critical forms of communication is the shift report. In this video, we dive deep into the process of nurse shift reporting, discussing its purpose, various methods, and the benefits it brings to patient care and nursing staff efficiency.
We begin by defining a nurse shift report as the exchange of vital patient information, responsibilities, and accountability between the off-going and oncoming nurses. This process ensures continuity of care and supports the delivery of best clinical practices. We then explore different types of shift reports:
Written reports: Where the outgoing nurse documents patient information with limited interaction.
🗣️ Recorded reports: Where the information is conveyed through a verbal recording.
👩⚕️ Face-to-face reports: A dialogue between the outgoing and incoming nurse, fostering clarity and understanding.
🛏️ Bedside reports: A collaborative discussion at the patient’s bedside, often involving the patient and their family.
💬 Blended reports: A combination of the above, often including both private and bedside discussions.
The video highlights the benefits of bedside reporting, such as improved patient safety, better care experiences, enhanced nursing staff satisfaction, time management, and increased accountability. Through an example scenario, we demonstrate how bedside reporting helps nurses identify missed actions and correct them promptly.
Finally, we outline what a shift report should include:
📖 The patient’s medical history and current status.
💊 Details of medications, allergies, and pain management plans.
✅ Discharge instructions and progress over the last shift.
Effective shift reporting ensures smooth transitions, reduces medical errors, and contributes to positive patient outcomes. This video is an essential guide for nursing students and professionals who want to master this vital skill.
► THE PROF 📚🏫
Dr. Christy Hennessey, formerly Davidson, is the Director of Academic Success, and Nursing Faculty Teacher in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at the accredited online Capella University.
She obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree from the University of South Alabama, in Alabama, USA. Currently, she is Campus Dean of the Ontario Campus of West Coast University, California.
She has worked in healthcare for over 20 years and is passionate about nursing education and professional development.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Hennessey teaches courses on Leadership in Nursing.
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