5 steps of the nursing process Assessment, Diagnosis/Analysis, Planning, Implementation,
Evaluation
Recognizing Cues Identifying significant findings, deciding what info is relevant, determining
what needs follow-up, and prioritizing assessment data
Analyzing Cues Linking assessment findings with possible patient problems/conditions and
identifying data of concern
Prioritizing Hypotheses Considering all possible problems and determining which one is
priority and why
Generating Solutions Selecting priority interventions, supporting them with evidence, and
explaining how they promote outcomes
Take Action Carrying out the most appropriate interventions in the correct priority order
Evaluate Outcomes Assessing if interventions were effective and whether goals were met
Examples of professional boundaries Avoiding over-involvement, maintaining therapeutic
communication, respecting confidentiality (HIPAA).
ANA Code of Ethics A guide that outlines professional standards, accountability, and respect
for patient rights.
Delegation rules Right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction/communication,
right supervision/evaluation.
Evaluation
Recognizing Cues Identifying significant findings, deciding what info is relevant, determining
what needs follow-up, and prioritizing assessment data
Analyzing Cues Linking assessment findings with possible patient problems/conditions and
identifying data of concern
Prioritizing Hypotheses Considering all possible problems and determining which one is
priority and why
Generating Solutions Selecting priority interventions, supporting them with evidence, and
explaining how they promote outcomes
Take Action Carrying out the most appropriate interventions in the correct priority order
Evaluate Outcomes Assessing if interventions were effective and whether goals were met
Examples of professional boundaries Avoiding over-involvement, maintaining therapeutic
communication, respecting confidentiality (HIPAA).
ANA Code of Ethics A guide that outlines professional standards, accountability, and respect
for patient rights.
Delegation rules Right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction/communication,
right supervision/evaluation.
