Applying What we Have Learned
Review the situation or problem you are facing at work. The steps in the nursing process
may help guide you in your decision-making process.
Step 1 - Assess the situation
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Collect the facts
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Compare the facts you collected with those of your colleagues
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Reassess conflicting information
- Determine your manager's or agency's understanding of the problem and readiness for intervention
Step 2 - Develop a plan
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Identify specific problems
- Working collaboratively with your manager to develop a plan that is specific to each problem, identify outcomes and set realistic time frames for accomplishing the outcomes
Step 3 - Intervention - carry out the plan
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Carry out the interventions in order of importance
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Document results of interventions
Step 4 - Evaluate the effectiveness of your intervention
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Was what actually happened different from what you anticipated?
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Do you need to revise your plan?