THE NURSING PROCESS - ADPIE

Above is an example of the nursing process.
This is described as having five steps.
A - assessment
D - diagnosis
P -  planning
I -  implementation
E - evaluation
Learn more : Care planning

ASSESSMENT

When a patient is admitted to the hospital or healthcare
facility, an assessment is usually done by the nurse assigned.

Documentation of  the history and physical, allergies,vital
signs are all included and any other relevant information.

DIAGNOSIS

The doctor questions and examines the patient. Tests are
ordered based on symptoms. When a diagnosis is made,
the doctor writes orders to be carried out.

PLANNING

This process is completed by the nurse gathering data
and initiating the care plan.

IMPLEMENTATION

The RN works with the other staff members like therapists,
to implement the plan of care.

EVALUATION

The nurse is responsible for evaluation and documentation
of patient progress based on the plan of care.
Learn more:
The New nurse and care planning