Summary Fundamentals of Nursing Notes

Fundamentals of Nursing — Notes Summary 2026
Introduction to Nursing
Nursing is the art and science of caring for individuals, families, and communities
to maintain or restore health.
Goals of Nursing
 Promote health
 Prevent illness
 Restore health
 Relieve suffering
 Assist patients in coping with illness
Roles of a Nurse
 Caregiver
 Advocate
 Educator
 Counselor
 Communicator
 Manager
 Researcher


Basic Concepts in Nursing
Health
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
Illness
A condition in which the body or mind is not functioning normally.

, Wellness
An active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy life.


Nursing Process
The nursing process is a systematic method used in patient care.
Steps of the Nursing Process
Assessment
Collecting patient information through:
 Observation
 Interview
 Physical examination
Nursing Diagnosis
Identifying patient problems based on assessment data.
Planning
Setting goals and deciding nursing interventions.
Implementation
Carrying out nursing actions.
Evaluation
Determining whether goals were achieved.


Vital Signs
Vital signs indicate body functioning.
Types of Vital Signs
 Temperature