AI Prompts for Claude for Nurses

Help me write a nursing progress note for a patient with [DESCRIBE DIAGNOSIS AND CURRENT STATUS]. Key observations this shift: [LIST]. Format it using SOAP or DAR notation as appropriate.

Write a shift handover report for [DESCRIBE PATIENT]. Include: current status, active issues, medications administered, outstanding tasks, and what the incoming nurse needs to watch for.

I need to document a patient education session about [DESCRIBE TOPIC]. Cover: what was taught, the method used, the patient's level of understanding, and any follow-up needed.

Write the nursing care plan for a patient with [DESCRIBE DIAGNOSIS OR CONDITION]. Include: nursing diagnoses, goals, interventions, and expected outcomes in standard format.

Help me document an incident involving [DESCRIBE SITUATION] clearly and factually. I want to record what happened, the timeline, my clinical response, and who was notified.

Write a patient education handout about [DESCRIBE CONDITION, MEDICATION, OR PROCEDURE] for someone with low health literacy. Use plain language, short sentences, and actionable instructions.

A patient is anxious about [DESCRIBE UPCOMING PROCEDURE OR DIAGNOSIS]. Write talking points I can use to explain it clearly, address their likely fears, and help them feel supported.

I need to explain [DESCRIBE MEDICATION AND ITS PURPOSE] to a patient who is confused about why they are taking it. Write a clear, reassuring explanation they can understand.

Write a family update about a patient in [DESCRIBE SITUATION]. The family is worried and needs honest, clear information about what is happening and what to expect next.

My patient needs to follow [DESCRIBE DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS]. Write the discharge instructions in plain language with clear steps, warning signs to watch for, and when to seek further care.

Explain [DESCRIBE CLINICAL CONCEPT, E.G. "FLUID BALANCE ASSESSMENT" OR "PAIN SCALE INTERPRETATION"] in a way I can use to teach a new nursing student or healthcare assistant.

Write a study guide for [DESCRIBE NURSING EXAM TOPIC OR CLINICAL AREA]. Cover the key concepts, normal vs abnormal values, and the most commonly tested clinical scenarios.

Create a quick reference card for [DESCRIBE CLINICAL PROCEDURE OR ASSESSMENT]. It should be usable at the bedside — concise, clearly laid out, and include the most critical steps.

I am preparing an in-service education session for my nursing team about [DESCRIBE TOPIC]. Write the session outline, the key learning objectives, and three case scenarios to discuss.

Help me understand the evidence behind [DESCRIBE CLINICAL PRACTICE OR PROTOCOL]. What does current research say and what are the most important things to know for practice?

Help me write my nursing portfolio entry for [DESCRIBE ACHIEVEMENT OR EXPERIENCE]. I want to show how this developed my practice, what I learned, and how I apply it now.

Write my personal statement for [DESCRIBE NURSING PROGRAM, COURSE, OR JOB APPLICATION]. My background: [DESCRIBE EXPERIENCE, SPECIALITY, AND MOTIVATION]. I want to come across as competent, caring, and thoughtful.

I want to write a reflective practice entry about [DESCRIBE CLINICAL SITUATION]. Help me structure it using a reflection model (Gibbs or similar) and write it so it reads as genuine growth, not just a tick-box exercise.

Help me write a clinical case study about [DESCRIBE CASE] for a nursing journal or education resource. Structure it clearly with background, assessment, interventions, outcomes, and lessons learned.

Write my job application letter for a [DESCRIBE NURSING ROLE] position at [DESCRIBE TYPE OF FACILITY]. Highlight: my clinical experience in [AREAS], my approach to patient care, and why I want this specific role.