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Chart Like a Boss: A Documentation Guide for Nurses

Chart Like A Boss combines real charting frameworks, clinical history guidance, and team communication tips to help nurses document with more confidence and less second-guessing on every shift.

✅ Covers Every Major Charting Style — Narrative & SBAR Explained
✅ Step-By-Step Clinical History Gathering Guide
✅ Built-In Communication Tips for Healthcare Teams
✅ Backed by ANA & Joint Commission References

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Why Choose This Book

Discover what makes Chart Like A Boss the go-to charting reference nurses keep coming back to.

Why Choose This Book

Discover what makes Chart Like A Boss the go-to charting reference nurses keep coming back to.

Written By a Working Nurse, Not a Theorist

Every section comes from real clinical experience — not generic advice or recycled textbook content. Written by Najah R. Goodman, MSN, RN, to speak directly to what nurses actually deal with on shift.

Simple & Organized, Not Overwhelming

No guesswork needed. Charting styles, abbreviations, and assessment guides are all organized so you always know exactly where to look.

Built For Real Shifts

New admissions, unclear notes, second-guessing your charting — this book meets you there with clear answers already prepared, so you're never caught unsure.

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See Chart Like A Boss in Action

Watch real clips showing what's inside and why nurses are picking this up.

Documentation Made Simple

Real note examples, head-to-toe assessments, common abbreviations, legal charting tips, and templates you can actually use. Because your documentation should tell the story of the care you gave.

From New Nurse Overwhelm to Charting Confidently

A new nurse's honest story of charting overwhelm — and the guide she created to fix it. Real templates, abbreviations, assessments, and tips to chart with confidence.

Why Every Nurse Needs This in Their Bag

Because if you didn't chart it, it didn't happen — and in a courtroom, that matters. Short, practical, and to the point.

Charting Basics Every Nurse Needs to Know — Protect Your License

Minimize abbreviations, always chart the solution after the problem, and only document what you actually observed. Real, practical charting tips to protect your license — and more inside the book.

Must-Have for Nursing Students & New Nurses

Real examples on how to chart, what to say (and what not to say) when messaging the doctor.

The Power of One Book

Skip the second-guessing, skip the searching — one book gives you the answers when you're not sure how to chart it.

The Power of One Book

Skip the second-guessing, skip the searching — one book gives you the answers when you're not sure how to chart it.

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Medical Abbreviations

Complete A-Z reference, plus the Joint Commission "Do Not Use" list — so you always chart it right.

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Pages of Practical Documentation Guidance

Covers every major charting style — Narrative, Focused, SBAR & more. Clear, easy to follow, written by a working RN.

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Core Charting Areas

Charting styles, clinical history gathering, assessments, communication guidelines, and abbreviations — organized so you always know exactly where to look.

* Stat count and topic references based on book contents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I use Chart Like A Boss? +

Keep it nearby during your shift — at the nurses' station, in your bag, or with your other reference materials. It's organized so you can quickly find the charting style, abbreviation, or guideline you need in the moment, rather than reading it cover to cover first.

Do I need advanced clinical experience to understand this? +

No. It's written in clear, practical language by a working RN (Najah R. Goodman, MSN, RN), so it's accessible whether you're a nursing student or years into practice.

What topics does it cover? +

Charting styles including narrative, focused, and SBAR; head-to-toe assessments and review of systems; 900+ commonly used medical abbreviations A-Z; the Joint Commission "Do Not Use" list; clinical history gathering; and communication guidelines between healthcare providers and nurses.

Is this a replacement for nursing school textbooks? +

No — it's a practical, on-the-job reference guide, not a full academic textbook. Think of it as the quick-reference companion you keep on hand during shifts, not something that replaces your core coursework.

Can I use this if I'm a new grad nurse? +

Yes — it's especially built for new grads navigating charting for the first time, though seasoned nurses use it as a quick refresher and reference tool too.

Is this suitable for gifting? +

Yes — it's a popular pick for nursing school graduation gifts, new hire welcome gifts, or for any nurse who could use a confidence boost with documentation.

Do I need advanced clinical experience to understand this? +

No. It's written in clear, practical language by a working RN (Najah R. Goodman, MSN, RN), so it's accessible whether you're a nursing student or years into practice.

Is this a replacement for nursing school textbooks? +

No — it's a practical, on-the-job reference guide, not a full academic textbook. Think of it as the quick-reference companion you keep on hand during shifts, not something that replaces your core coursework.

Is this suitable for gifting? +

Yes — it's a popular pick for nursing school graduation gifts, new hire welcome gifts, or for any nurse who could use a confidence boost with documentation.