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ChatGPT for
Nurses
50+ HIPAA-compliant ChatGPT prompts that streamline nursing documentation. Save 2-3 hours per shift with SBAR handoffs, SOAP notes, care plans, and incident reports while maintaining Joint Commission standards.
01. Universal Clinical Documentation
Gold-standard templates used across all units:
SBAR Handoff (Gold Standard)
Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation format:
S: [SUBJECTIVE: pain 6/10, N/V]
B: [BACKGROUND: post-op Day 2, T 38.2]
A: [ASSESSMENT: alert, IV patent, lungs clear]
R: [RECOMMENDATION: Tylenol 650mg, monitor output]
SOAP Nursing Note
**S**: Patient reports [SYMPTOMS].
**O**: VS [BP/PULSE/RESP/O2/TEMP], physical [LUNGS/HEART/SKIN].
**A**: [INTERPRETATION: stable/improved].
**P**: [PLAN: labs stat, f/c Dr. Smith].
Shift Summary (End-of-Shift)
Admissions [X], discharges [Y], codes [Z].
Interventions: [MEDS/IVs/PROCS].
Concerns for next shift: [ISOLATION/LOWSTAFF].
02. Admission & Assessment Prompts
Nursing Admission Note
VS: [FULL SET]. FALLS RISK: [SCORE].
SKIN: [INTEGRITY/BRADEN]. PAIN: [0-10].
IV: [SITE/FLUIDS]. ALLERGIES: [LIST].
Care plan initiated.
Pain Assessment Documentation
Onset [ACUTE/CHRONIC]. Quality [SHARP/DULL]. Radiation [YES/NO].
OPQRST documented. Intervention [MED/RICE]. Reassess 60min.
03. Medication & IV Prompts
Medication Administration Record (MAR)
Indication: [DX]. Pre: [VS/ALLERGIES]. Given: [YES]. Post: [EFFECT].
Nursing notes: [TOLERATED/NAUSEA].
IV Fluids Documentation
Input [cc] Output [cc]. Next bag [TIME].
04. Wound Care & Assessment
Wound Care Documentation
Surrounding skin [ERYTHEMA/INDURATION]. Dressing [TYPE] applied.
Photo protocol followed.
Braden Scale Documentation
Interventions: [REPOSITION/TURN SCHEDULE].
05. Specialty Unit Prompts
ICU Neuro Flowsheet
Sedation [RASS SCORE].
Labour & Delivery
Cervical exam [CM/-STATION].
NICU Flowsheet
Apgars [1/5/10 MIN].
06. Documentation Hacks
Abbreviated Flowsheet
PRN Effectiveness
No resp depression.