Nursing Judgment: A Concept Analysis. (July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: de Tantillo, Lila; De Santis, Joseph P.
• Is Part Of: Advances in nursing science. Volume 42:Number 3(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-07
• Subjects: concept analysis -- decision making -- judgment -- nursing -- patient care -- patient outcomes; Nursing -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; 362.173
• DOI: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000245
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0161-9268

Abstract

Abstract : Charged with making decisions to protect and enhance patient well-being, a nurse relies on nursing judgment to render effective patient care. Nursing judgment is the culmination of education, experience, and insight that allows nurses to execute the best action possible on behalf of patients. This concept analysis uses the Walker and Avant method to demonstrate the role of nursing judgment in assessments and interventions, delegation of tasks, and prioritization of care. Nurses, other health care collaborators, and recipients of health care should be aware of the role played by nursing judgment to improve patient care and the health care system.