Title: Module 3: Introduction
Course: NUR 1008C Transition to Prof Nursing > Section: Module 3

The nursing process is the basis for critical thinking used by nurses to deliver individualized professional nursing care. Nurses solve client problems using critical thinking.  Professional nurses use critical thinking to make relevant observations and draw sound conclusions. The nursing process is a systematic method that directs the nurse and client. Together the nurse and client accomplish an assessment to determine the need for nursing care, determine nursing diagnosis for actual and potential health problems, expected outcomes are identified and care is planned, once the care is planned the care is implemented, and the results are evaluated. Each step of the nursing process is interrelated and each step depends on the accuracy of the steps preceding it.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:
- Utilize effective communication during the nursing process
- Describe the nursing process and each step.
- Identify characteristics of the nursing process.
- Identify methods of problem solving.
- Discuss methods utilized to collect assessment data.
- Identify the steps used in the diagnostic process.
- Describe measurable client outcomes.
- Select nursing interventions that assist the client to achieve health outcomes.
- Identify nursing responsibilities in implementing nursing care.
- List the steps necessary for the evaluation process.
- Identify a teaching plan for a client with an illness.

Readings

- Text B Potter & Perry - Chapter 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25