Clinical judgment in nursing is the process of recognizing and interpreting patient information, establishing priorities, determining appropriate actions, and evaluating the patient’s response. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) describes clinical judgment as an outcome of critical thinking and decision-making and assesses it on the Next Generation NCLEX through its Clinical Judgment […]
Evidence-based practice (EBP) in occupational therapy is the integration of current research evidence, clinical expertise, and the client’s preferences and values to inform professional decision-making.¹ Rather than selecting an assessment or intervention solely because it is familiar, occupational therapy practitioners critically consider the available evidence alongside the client’s occupational goals, clinical presentation, environment, and individual […]
A nursing care plan organizes a patient’s nursing needs, priorities, goals, interventions, and evaluation of care. For nursing students, creating care plans provides a structured way to connect patient assessment with clinical reasoning: What does the patient need? Which concerns take priority? What nursing actions are appropriate? Did those interventions achieve the intended outcome? Registered […]