The Inpatient Progress Note: A Practical Guide for NP and PA students
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The Inpatient Progress Note: A Practical Guide for NP and PA Students Writing clear, concise, and accurate inpatient progress notes is a fundamental skill for Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Physician Associate (PA) students. Effective documentation ensures excellent patient care, supports medical decision-making, facilitates communication among the interdisciplinary team, and helps meet billing and regulatory requirements. This guide offers essential tips to help you develop this critical skill. Developing Your Documentation Style NP and PA students must develop the skill of writing effective progress notes tailored to their clinical roles. NP students, especially, should transition from the documentation style typical of registered nurses by focusing on concise, pertinent data directly relevant to their specific service line and clinical decision-making. The Purpose of the Progress Note Daily progress notes serve multiple key purposes: Document the patient’s response to treatme...
