Details that are important to include in a competent nursing progress note

A nursing progress note is a legal record of all events that happen with the patient, including the time and date of entry, the welfare of the patient, medicine and procedures they go through. It is crucial to include all the details in the progressive note to compare the status of the patient on the path of recovery to the date of entry and track the progress of the patient. This helps to improve the quality of care and 

The main tip on how to write a nursing progress note you need to remember is to stay professional and use correct terminology and common abbreviation. The next nurse or doctor needs to understand every detail you left in the note.