Incorporates an interactive/interpersonal approach with a problem-solving and decision-making process that serves as a framework for the delivery of nursing care
Directs nursing activities for health promotion, health protection, and disease prevention and is used by nurses in every practice setting and specialty
Framework for providing professional, quality nursing care
1. Formulation of guidelines that establish the proposed course of nursing action in the resolution of nursing diagnoses and the development of the client’s plan of care
2. Identifies nursing actions for preventing, correcting, or relieving health problems and developing specific interventions
3. Detects, prevents, and manages health problems
4. Promote well-being and anticipate potential problems
5. Allocate and utilize possible resources in achieving outcomes