Nursing Process 2.0 and The Arc of Nursing Knowledge.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Judgment
• Nursing Theory

Background:

• The nursing process is transitioning to the clinical judgment model in nursing education.
• This shift presents an opportunity to refine the foundational nursing process.

Purpose of the Study:

• To enhance the conceptual rigor of the nursing process.
• To propose a framework integrating nursing conceptual knowledge throughout the nursing process steps.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis of the nursing process.
• Integration of nursing conceptual knowledge into each step of the nursing process.

Main Results:

• Development of "Nursing Process 2.0", a revised framework.
• The framework grounds critical thinking skills in nursing conceptual knowledge.

Conclusions:

• Nursing Process 2.0 offers a robust foundation for clinical judgment.
• This enhanced model supports the development of critical thinking essential for modern nursing practice.