How to Write a Good SOAP Note - Part I

I vividly remember my first day on the job. On that day, everyone seemed to be experts in SOAP writing except me! 

I wanted to write everything the patient was telling -- everywhere! But I soon realized that I needed a better system, especially If I was to survive actual clinical practice. 

In NP school, you learn to write all these long, extensive progress notes that in the real clinical setting might not be practical. 

But don't worry... I soon got the hang of things and realized I needed to structure my documentation skills to be successful. 

So, this week I decided to share a thing or two on how to write a good SOAP note. 

What Will You Learn?

☑️ How to Structure a SOAP note and its subcomponents

☑️ The primary purpose of writing a SOAP note

☑️ Review an Orthopedic SOAP note and learn how to do it yourself  

Ready? Let's dig in. Go ahead and play the video below now -----

 Do you lack good SOAP note writing experience? It doesn't matter! You'll be able to apply what you learn today. 

Also, the beauty of it is how easy these SOAP note writing clinical strategies can be used in any clinical setting, especially when you are managing patients with Orthopedic related illnesses.  

 Now, it's time to turn these strategies into action! 

It's OK if you need to focus on one strategy at a time. The point is to start applying what you learn today so you can see results.

Remember, practice makes perfect! 

Let me know which strategy from the video would be the biggest win for your clinical practice?

Next week, I will have 1-on-1 virtual Coaching sessions [no contract needed] available for all interested Nurse Practitioners. So, if you want to improve your Ortho knowledge - book a 1-on-1 hour-long session with me. Sign up to receive these weekly videos and be the first one to know when this new initiative goes live!

Warmest, 

Yessica