FOCUS QUESTION
What are the steps of the nursing process and how do they connect?
The map breaks this topic into its core concepts, connected by labeled relationships. Each link is written so it can be read as a complete statement — not just an unlabeled line between boxes.
Concepts and relationships
- Nursing Process begins with Assessment.
- Assessment leads to Diagnosis.
- Diagnosis leads to Planning.
- Planning leads to Implementation.
- Implementation leads to Evaluation.
- Evaluation cycles back to Assessment.
How to read this map
Follow Assessment → Diagnosis → Planning → Implementation → Evaluation, and see how evaluation cycles back.
Learning objectives
- Recall the five ADPIE steps.
- Explain what each step involves.
- Describe why the process is cyclical.
- Apply ADPIE to a patient scenario.
Review standard: ADPIE reflects the standard nursing-process model and is reviewed against established sources. Sources: Standard nursing-process (ADPIE) references.