Description
Shift change is an important time for nurses, it is when they give information to the oncoming nurses about the patients. The information received in report is what will help the incoming nurse to care for the patient. Any incorrect information can negatively harm the patient, where as a good report will streamline the care. There are currently several ways that nurses give report including traditional nursing station report, recorded report, and bedside report, but there are barriers to many of these. Bedside reporting is one type of reporting that seems to have fewer barriers than others. Bedside reporting increases both patient and nurse satisfaction. This report looks at the benefits and the short comings of bedside reporting. A survey of 40 nursing students shows that bedside reporting is seen as effective.