1. Patient assessment:
Nurses must be able to accurately assess patients in order to provide appropriate care. This includes assessing physical, mental, and social health needs.
2. Nursing diagnosis:
Nurses must be able to identify specific health issues and problems in order to develop an appropriate plan of care.
3. Planning and implementation:
Once a diagnosis is made, nurses must be able to plan and implement appropriate interventions.
4. Evaluation and documentation:
After interventions are implemented, nurses must evaluate their effectiveness and document the results.
5. Collaboration with other health care professionals:
Nurses must be able to collaborate effectively with other health care professionals in order to provide quality care for patients.
6. Professionalism:
Nurses must uphold the highest standards of professionalism in all aspects of their work.
7. Leadership and management:
Nurses must be able to lead and manage teams effectively in order to provide quality care for patients.
8. Research and evidence-based practice:
Nurses must keep up with the latest research findings and use evidence-based practice techniques in order to provide the best possible care for patients."