Nursing Process: Evaluation
Category: Nursing Process
Status: Stub — content coming soon
Overview
Evaluation is the fifth (and ongoing) phase of the nursing process. The nurse measures whether expected outcomes have been achieved and revises the care plan accordingly.
Steps of Evaluation
- Collect reassessment data
- Compare data to expected outcomes
- Draw conclusions (goal met / partially met / not met)
- Revise the care plan as needed
Goal Status Outcomes
| Status | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Goal Met | Outcome fully achieved | May discontinue or maintain |
| Partially Met | Some progress | Revise timeline or interventions |
| Not Met | No progress | Reassess diagnosis and plan |
Relationship to the Nursing Process
Evaluation is cyclic — findings loop back to reassessment, potentially generating new diagnoses, revised goals, or different interventions.
CJMM Connection
In the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, evaluation maps to Evaluate Outcomes — analyzing whether actions achieved the desired effect.
Notes
Add personal notes here.