Nursing process

The nursing process is a modified scientific method that is a fundamental part of nursing practices in many countries around the world. Nursing practice was first described as a four-stage nursing process by Ida Jean Orlando in 1958. It should not be confused with nursing theories or health informatics. The diagnosis phase was added later.

The nursing process uses clinical judgement to strike a balance of epistemology between personal interpretation and research evidence in which critical thinking may play a part to categorize the clients issue and course of action. Nursing offers diverse patterns of knowing. Nursing knowledge has embraced pluralism since the 1970s.

Evidence Based Practice (EBP)

Evidence based practice is a process that is used in the healthcare field to used as a problem-solving approach to make clinical decisions. This is collected by reviewing, analyzing, and forming the best sources for the patient-care. EBP assist with the nursing process by providing credible information that helps nurses make the knowledgeable choice.

Person-centered care

The nursing process helps orchestrate the nurses' decisions with the patient’s participation needed for recovery. Nurses utilize person-centered care (PCC), which focuses on identifying and addressing a patient's unique needs and preferences. PCC aligns well with the nursing process, as it supports the development of individualized care plans that are specific to meet each patient's specific requirements and desires."