Nursing process
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The nursing process is a modified scientific method which is a fundamental part of nursing practices in many countries around the world.[1][2][3] Nursing practise was first described as a four-stage nursing process by Ida Jean Orlando in 1958.[4] 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.[5] Nursing knowledge has embraced pluralism since the 1970s.[6]
Some authors refer to a mind map or abductive reasoning as a potential alternative strategy for organizing care.[7] Intuition plays a part for experienced nurses.[8]