Nursing Notes Templates
Nursing notes are the running record of what you saw, what you did and how the patient responded. These templates give each common charting format its own layout, so you can practise the structure before you meet it in an electronic health record.
5 free templates
Nursing Progress Notes TemplateFree, printableSOAP Nursing Note TemplateFree, printableDAR Focus Charting TemplateFree, printableNarrative Nursing Notes TemplateFree, printableDaily Shift Nursing Notes TemplateFree, printable
Guides for this topic
- How to Write Nursing Notes: A Practical Guide with Examples
- 12 Common Nursing Documentation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- SOAP Notes for Nurses: Format, Tips and a Fictional Example
- DAR Focus Charting: Data, Action, Response Explained
- Late Entries and Corrections in Nursing Documentation
- Head-to-Toe Assessment Documentation: A System-by-System Guide
Questions
Which nursing note format should I use?
Use the format your employer or school requires. SOAP suits problem-focused notes, DAR suits focus charting, and narrative notes suit events that need a time-ordered story.
Can I use these templates as official records?
No. They are educational starting points. Official documentation must follow your facility's approved forms and electronic systems.