Nursing theory

Unit 1: 1.2

assessment

gather and organize data

nursing diagnosis

determining the point of focus

planning

course of action for the diagnosis

implementation

carrying out the plan

evaluation

is the problem still there? Has it gotten better?

Nursing theory

a guide that allows nurses to understand the patient’s situation and determine the course of action that works best to promote health

“Health is relative and contextual“

Health varies depending on the person, and their circumstances

Theoretical nursing

promotes clinical reasoning and critical thinking by identifying basic principles

5 steps of the nursing process

assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation