Nursing Process and Critical Thinking Model

The foundation of the nursing process, encompassing critical thinking skills, knowledge base, and the ability to analyze and apply information to make informed decisions regarding patient care.

The process of gathering, organizing, and using knowledge and skills to make informed decisions within a specific context, particularly in the context of patient care.

The series of steps nurses use to provide care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.

The foundation of critical thinking competence that includes the nurse's knowledge of nursing science, basic science, healthcare theory, and patient data.

The nurse's skills in performing hands-on tasks related to patient care, such as administering medications, performing procedures, and providing patient education.

The surrounding environment, including factors like work setting, time pressure, interruptions, and task complexity, that can influence a nurse's clinical judgment.

Intellectual and professional attitudes that guide a nurse's critical thinking, such as fairness, objectivity, perseverance, and humility.

Factors that include the nurse's personal experiences, values, beliefs, and previous encounters that influence their clinical judgment.