This paper describes the nursing process.
First, review the nursing process as defined by the American Nurse Association (ANA); Define the process elements: assessment, diagnosis (identification of problem{s}), outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation. Next, write a 500 to 750-word essay in most current APA format that discusses the importance of the nursing process and addresses the issues below:
Define the nursing process.
What are the characteristics of the Nursing Process?
What are the benefits of the nursing process?
How does the nursing process improve critical thinking (clinical judgment) by nurses?
Research and provide at least 2 article references (published within the last 5 years) that supports (show examples) of the use of the nursing process.
