Introduction: A pressure ulcer is a skin damage caused by the exposure of a certain part of the skin to the constant mechanical pressure or friction, which leads to the decrease in tissue oxygen supply and consequent ischemia. Of all interventions related to pressure ulcers, the greatest emphasis is placed on prevention. A pressure ulcer is an unwanted phenomenon in the health care process. Taking care of preventing its occurrence and all procedures related to the skin care are completely under the responsibility of the nurse. Objective: To demonstrate the importance of nursing documentation in timely risk assessment, prevention and health care of patients with pressure ulcers. Discussion: Correctly completing the nursing documentation proves application of knowledge, skills, attitudes and critical thinking by nurses. One of the most important aspects of nursing practice is collection, analysis and recording of data within nursing documentation. Using the Braden scale as a prescribed tool for pressure ulcer risk assessment, the nurse collects objective data about the patient's condition and needs. Based on that assessment, it is the duty of the nurse to design and document a care plan for each patient. Also, it is important to emphasize the importance of the nurse's discharge letter, which contains all the information related to health care in the institution as well as recommendations for treatment at home. Nursing documentation is the only protection for the work of a nurse. Conclusion: Nursing documentation plays a very important role in the health care of pressure ulcers due to its wide application, from prevention to treatment. It proves its importance in proving the quality of health care in a certain institution, but also by enabling the continuity of health care at all levels of health care.