Why a Nurse as a Life Care Planner?

Nurses are trained to complete a thorough assessment of an individual’s physical, functional, emotional, and spiritual needs, and collaborate with each member of the healthcare team.

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Nursing Process

The nursing process is identified as the methodology by which a Registered Nurse develops a Life Care Plan. Nurse Life Care Planners use the critical thinking skills of the nursing process.

Why a Nurse as a Life Care Planner?

“In my Life Care Plans, the nursing diagnosis outlines justification for care recommendations, making them easy to understand for the lay person.”