A med-surg brain sheet for 5-patient assignments.
Hourly rounding, q4h vitals, PRN cooldowns, isolation, and a handoff view that survives a 12-hour shift.
- 5 patients, 30+ scheduled meds, and a paper sheet that's already smudged.
- PRN cooldowns you can't track by memory.
- Discharge tasks that pile up and ambush handoff.
What RN PocketPal does
- Per-patient page with allergies, code status, isolation, hourly rounding tracker.
- Med-pass timer integration: scheduled doses + PRN cooldowns + reassessment prompts.
- Discharge task checklist per patient.
- Handoff view groups patients by acuity and pending tasks.
- Critical-value lab flags surface in red.
Who it’s for
For Med-surg RNs and LPNs.
Educational reference only. Not a medical device. Verify with clinical judgment, facility policy, and primary sources. Read the full disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
- Does it handle high-volume assignments?
- Yes — the layout is built around 5-7 patient assignments. Scrollable patient list, fast switching, and a global handoff view.
- Can I track turn schedules?
- Yes. Toggle the q2h turn row on the patient page; it surfaces in the timeline.
- What about wound care notes?
- Free-text notes per patient. Include dressing change times. Stays local on your iPhone.
- Does it sync to the EHR?
- No. The EHR is the source of truth for charting; RN PocketPal is your personal organizer between doses and rounds.
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