Bringing Theory Into Practice

The nursing process is your roadmap for providing excellent patient care. In the real world, you’ll:

1. Assess patients by gathering data through observation and communication.
2. Diagnose problems based on your assessment.
3. Plan interventions tailored to the patient’s unique needs.
4. Implement those interventions safely and efficiently.
5. Evaluate outcomes to see if goals are met.

Staying Flexible

Patients’ conditions change quickly, so you must reassess and update care plans often.

Making a Difference

Applying the nursing process lets you deliver safe, patient-centered care and respond confidently to changing situations.