Free Recovery Resources
First 7 Days Home Recovery Checklist
Just got home from the hospital, surgery, or rehab? This simple day-by-day checklist helps you and your caregiver turn discharge papers into a real plan for life at home.
The First 7 Days After Amputation
a free, practical guide created for the part of recovery most people aren’t prepared for—the first week. It walks new amputees and their families through what to expect physically and emotionally, what questions to ask, what to watch for, and how to begin preparing for the transition home. Written from both a nurse’s perspective and lived experience as a bilateral amputee, it helps turn an overwhelming first week into clear, manageable next steps.
Hospital Discharge Bundle
Hospital Discharge Bundle — FREE A 3-in-1 set designed to help you leave the hospital feeling informed and prepared. Includes a Hospital Discharge Checklist, Discharge Instructions Decoded in plain English, and a Discharge Reference Sheet to keep important information organized once you’re home.
The Caregivers first 72 hours
The Caregiver’s First 72 Hours — FREE A practical, easy-to-follow guide for the first three days after someone you love comes home from the hospital. Includes what to prepare, what to watch for, important questions to ask, emergency information, and a caregiver refrigerator reference sheet—all designed to make those first days home feel less overwhelming
Medical Appointment Guide
Medical appointments can move fast — and it’s easy to walk out realizing you forgot to ask something important. The Medical Appointment Survival Sheet from Recover Rise RN helps you prepare before your appointment, keep track of what your provider tells you, organize medication changes, tests and referrals, and make sure you know exactly what happens next. Use it for yourself or someone you care about — whether you're managing a new diagnosis, chronic condition, recovery, surgery, multiple specialists, or simply trying to stay organized. Included FREE: Printable PDF — print it and write by hand Fillable PDF — type directly into it on your phone, tablet, or computer Appointment preparation Questions to ask Medication and test tracking Referrals and follow-up Healthcare contact sheet Nurse Kim's “Don't Leave Until You Know” checklist