,The nursing process is a process by which nurses deliver
care to patients, supported by nursing models or
philosophies. The nursing process was originally an adapted
form of problem-solving and is classified as a deductive
theory.
Nursing process is a patient centered, goal oriented method
of caring that provides a framework to nursing care. It
involves five major steps of assessment, nursing diagnosis,
planning, implementation/intervention and evaluating.
,Benefits of Nursing Process
Provides an orderly & systematic method for planning & providing
care
Enhances nursing efficiency by standardizing nursing practice
Facilitates documentation of care
Provides a unity of language for the nursing profession
Is economical
Stresses the independent function of nurses
Increases care quality through the use of deliberate actions
Continuity of care
Prevention of duplication
Individualized care
Standards of care
Increased client participation
Collaboration of care
, Purpose of the nursing process:
To Achieve Scientifically- Based,
Holistic, Individualized Care For
The Client
To Achieve The Opportunity To
Work Collaboratively With
Clients, Others
To Achieve Continuity Of Care