Thinking/Caring
significant information that is helpful in making decisions
a cue
a planned communication for a specific purpose
interview
a grouping a data or cues that points to the existence of a patient program
data cluster
system process for preparing the patient to leave the healthcare facility
discharge planning
nursing care provided that is supported by sound scientific rationale
evidenced based practice
information perceptible to the senses
objective data
to systematically and continuously collect, validate and communicate data
assessing
the nurse practice act
written guide to direct efforts of the nursing team as they work with the patient to meet the health goals
nursing care plan
individual that is trained to function in an assistive role that is unlicensed
UAP, PCA, CNA
an important reason for nursing to think critically and develop clinical reasoning skills.
To provide quality care with nursing skills and knowledge
a judgement reached about a cue
inference
Actual or potential health problems that can be resolved or prevented by independent nursing interventions
nursing diagnosis
is an expected conclusion to a patient health problem that will have a measurable time frame
a patient outcome
delegation
direct understanding of a situation based on background, knowledge and experience
What is intuitive problem solving