Pain scale 1-10: What each score means
0 means no pain and 10 the worst imaginable. See what each score means, when to escalate, and download a free pain chart.
Primary trauma survey: xABCDE framework, steps, and adjuncts
ATLS 11th edition puts hemorrhage control before airway. Here’s the full xABCDE primary trauma survey, its adjuncts, and what changed.
Postpartum care plan
Download your free postpartum care plan template A ready-to-use template covering maternal assessment, nursing diagnoses, mental health screening, and breastfeeding support. It also carries warning sign monitoring and a discharge planning checklist for clinical teams. Download template A postpartum care plan is a structured clinical framework that guides comprehensive care for new mothers during the […]
Patient positions in bed: Free reference sheet for nurses
Seven core bed positions, with indications, contraindications, turning intervals and what to chart after each turn. Read more and get the free PDF.
Pediatric assessment: Frameworks, tools, and clinical workflows
Pediatric assessment adjusts for age. Use the PAT for a 30-second read, then age-specific vital ranges and a matched pain scale.
ICU presentation: How to structure and deliver on rounds
An ICU presentation runs head to toe by organ system. Here are the five parts, in the order attendings expect to hear them.
Health Assessment in Nursing
Download your free nursing health assessment form A printable form covering patient details, chief complaint, medical and social history, medications, allergies, and vital signs. It also has space for a head-to-toe physical exam, a functional assessment, and diagnostic test results. Download template Health assessment in nursing is a systematic evaluation that gathers both subjective and […]
DNR form: Free template and how to complete it
Download your free DNR form template A ready-to-complete DNR order covering physician information, the statement of DNR request, duration, healthcare proxy details, witness signatures, and an optional notary section. Add your own patient identifiers and check your state’s DNR statute before signing. Download template A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) form is one of the most consequential documents […]
CVICU report sheet: Free template and section guide
Download the free three-page CVICU report sheet. This guide covers what its 13 sections include, and the cardiac fields you will need to add by hand.
Echocardiography report: Template and interpretation guide
Read an echocardiography report fast: LVEF bands, sex-specific reference ranges, valve grading, and a free ASE-aligned template.