Med Surg Handoff

Know your patient. Organize your thoughts. Give report with a plan. Shift Handoff Journal: Med Surg Edition is a guided nursing report notebook designed to help new graduate nurses, nursing students, and bedside nurses prepare for clearer, more organized shift reports. Created by StudiousGigi, this compact journal pairs a patient snapshot with a guided SBAR handoff script, giving you a practical place to gather key details and put them into words. Check the boxes, fill in the blanks, and use your notes to guide the conversation. Inside you’ll find: • 22 patient handoff spreads, each pairing a Snapshot with a facing Handoff Bestie script • The Snapshot: checkboxes and spaces for organizing essential patient information • Your Handoff Bestie: a guided SBAR report script using Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation • Before You Clock Out: reminders to review commonly overlooked charting details • An SBAR provider call card to help organize your thoughts before contacting a provider • Numbers to Know and notes pages for unit contacts and reminders Whether you’re preparing for nursing clinicals, navigating your first bedside role, or looking for more structure during shift change, this journal helps you build a consistent report routine. The 5.5 × 8.5 inch format includes 50 pages in a cheerful pink design, bringing personality to a practical nursing tool. Your report bestie, from the first patient snapshot to the final handoff. For use as an organizational aid alongside facility policies and approved clinical workflows. Does not replace assessment, clinical judgment, or documentation in the medical record. Handle all patient information according to your facility’s privacy requirements.