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The Nursing Process and Nursing Care Plan: Role of NC Nurse Aides in July 2019, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Nursing

This document from the NC Department of Health and Human Services outlines Module M of the NC Nurse Aide I Curriculum from July 2019. It covers the Nursing Process, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and the Nursing Care Plan, explaining the role of Nurse Aides in each. The Nursing Process includes Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is discussed in terms of Physiological Needs, Safety and Security, Love and Belonging, Self-Esteem, and Self-Actualization. The Nursing Care Plan is a written plan of care for residents, and Nurse Aides assist nurses in collecting data and reporting resident responses.

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NC Department of Health and Human Services
NC Nurse Aide I Curriculum
July 2019
Module M
The Nursing Process & Nursing Care
Plan
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NC Department of Health and Human Services

NC Nurse Aide I Curriculum

July 2019

Module M The Nursing Process & Nursing Care Plan

Objectives

  • Define and discuss the Nursing Process
  • Explain the importance of the nursing process and the role of the NA
  • Define and discuss Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
  • Define the Nursing Care Plan and discuss its importance
  • Discuss the NA’s role in the nursing care plan

The Importance of the Nursing Process

  • Care is organized, individualized and has purpose
  • Care is consistent
  • Resident feels safe and secure
  • Assists healthcare team members to deliver care

The Nursing Process – NA’s Role

  • Assist the nurse in collecting information through interactions with the resident
  • Encourage the resident to participate in meeting established goals
  • Provide care determined to positively impact the well-being of the resident
  • Report observations to help the healthcare team determine if priorities and goals are met

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (2)

  • The order of importance begins at the lowest level on the hierarchy
  • Lower-level needs must be met before higher-level needs are met
  • The NA is a vital link in assisting the resident to achieve individual levels of need

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (3)

  • Physical needs include nutrition, elimination, breathing, sleep, sex, shelter and exercise −The absence of physical needs prevents an individual from moving to the next level
  • Safety and security includes an environment free from harm, danger and fear −Injuries, neglect and abuse impact this level

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (5)

  • Self-actualization is achieved when an individual experiences his/her potential −Individuals may have difficulty achieving this level

The Nursing Care Plan

Responsibility of the nurse to provide a written plan of care

  • Based on the nursing process
  • Used for coordination and continuity of care
  • May be standardized, computerized or written in Kardex

The Nursing Process & Nursing Care

Plan

  • Care of the resident is a process that constantly changes −It requires teamwork, effective communication, accurate observations and detailed reporting
  • The resident’s health and wellbeing is dependent upon the entire team