Student Corner
The nursing process: A step forward?
Tracey Oreo
Third year nursing student, University of South Australia, Salisbury SA
PP: 026 - 030
Abstract
The nursing process provides a framework for nursing practice. Nursing literature however, highlights that both nurses and patients may experience problems associated with its use.
The nursing process may not be the best method of delivering holistic nursing care.
Keywords
nursing process
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