SBAR Communication Tool Workbook

Description

A Nursing for Success Learning Resource

By Dr. Elizabeth N. Ubochi, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN

Communicate With Confidence and Clarity in Every Clinical Setting

The SBAR Communication Tool Workbook teaches nursing students exactly how to structure clear, confident, and safe communication during clinicals, simulations, and real-world patient care.

This resource supports students during handoffs, reporting changes in patient conditions, escalating care, and preparing for NCLEX-style clinical judgment scenarios.

This workbook includes beautifully structured worksheets, daily shift tools, checklists, and a complete SBAR breakdown to help you think, chart, and communicate like a professional nurse.

What’s Inside the Workbook

Drawn directly from your file pages:

1. SBAR Foundations and Visual Guide

(Page 1)

• Situation

• Background

• Assessment

• Recommendation

Additionally, clean icons, a lavender background, and a simple layout make it easy for students to follow.

1. Weekly Overview Planner

(Page 2)

Includes:

• Clinical focus

• Lectures and labs

• Skills to practice

• Medications to review

• Exam prep topics

• Patient care priorities

• Self-care and weekly wins

A complete organizational tool for busy students.

1. Daily Shift SBAR Prep Page

(Page 3)

• Mini-SBAR tool

• Med times

• IV and lines summary

• Labs pending

• Task blocks

• Safety alerts icons

Helps students track shift details and create strong clinical reports.

1. Safety Alerts Checklist

(Page 4)

Covers:

• Patient ID

• Medication safety

• Red-flag symptoms

• Environment & fall prevention

• IV & line safety

• Infection prevention

Perfect for beginner nurses and clinical rotations.

1. Pain Management Worksheet

(Page 5)

Includes pain score, vital signs, non-pharmacological interventions, medication response, and documentation areas.

1. IV & Lines Summary Page

(Page 6)

Tracks:

• Site condition

• Gauge

• Status

• Fluids

• Central lines

• Catheters

• Dressing changes

1. Pending Tasks + Labs Page

(Page 7)

Students stay organized with areas to log labs, follow-ups, charting, and priorities.

1. Next Steps / Physician Follow-Up

(Page 8)

Built for communication and safe escalation of care.

1. Faith Pause Reflection Page

(Page 9)

Supports your signature brand identity:

Faith + Focus = Nursing Success.

Who This Workbook Is For

• Nursing students

• Clinical students needing structured reporting

• New graduate nurses

• Skills remediation programs

• Instructors teaching SBAR handoff communication

• NCLEX candidates preparing for clinical judgment

Key Features

• Clean, modern lavender-purple workbook

• Printable 8.5 x 11 layout

• Guided SBAR practice

• Shift note organization

• Safety checklists

• Faith and reflection pages

• Nursing for Success design + brand philosophy