RN PocketPalRN PocketPal

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.

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  • 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.

What belongs on a med-surg brain sheet

  • Diet, activity, and fall risk in one glance-read block
  • IV access and fluids running with rate
  • PRN pain: what was given and at what time, so the next dose is obvious
  • Wounds, drains, and output
  • Discharge barriers — the reason this patient is still here
  • PT/OT and consults you are waiting on

Want one you can print?

Two free options, no signup: a ready-made printable brain sheet (PDF) with a single-patient sheet and a 4-patient grid, or the brain sheet builder if you want to choose the layout and how many patients fit on a page.

Paper works on units that do not allow phones. The digital version in the app is for everyone else.

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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Reviewed by RN PocketPal Clinical Team, RN. Last reviewed .