SBAR Practice

Realistic nurse-to-provider communication scenarios with AI feedback.

SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) is the standard nurse-to-provider communication framework. Practice realistic scenarios here.

SBAR Communication Framework
Industry-standard nurse-to-provider handoff structure
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S
Situation
State the immediate problem clearly
"I am [name], RN on [unit]. I'm calling about [patient name] in room [X]."
"I'm calling because I am concerned that…"
Include the critical observation: BP, HR, SpO₂, mental status change, pain, etc.
B
Background
Provide relevant clinical context
"[Patient] was admitted on [date] with [diagnosis]."
Report relevant PMH, current meds, allergies, and code status.
Share the most recent vitals, labs, and any recent procedures.
A
Assessment
Share your clinical judgment
"I think the problem is [your assessment]."
"I'm not sure what's going on, but the patient is deteriorating."
It's OK to say you don't know — state what you observe and what you've already done.
R
Recommend
State what you need from the provider
"I need you to come see this patient in the next [X] minutes."
"I'd like to request [labs / medication / order change]."
"Is there anything else I should do while I wait for you?"