1 Systematic Method to problem solve and help make decisions.
2.Allows nurse to identify actual/potential health problems and a plan is set in motion. This plan will later be evaluated and if needed, revised.
3 Directs pt and nurse to accomplish set goals (partners)
4 Pt centered; NOT nurse centered
5 Each step depends on accuracy of preceding steps
6 Allows nurse and patient to evaluate if care is working
7 May be computerized/standardized in the hospital setting. May be done slightly different in q hospital.