Nursing 101: Clinical Reasoning Lab

Apply the Nursing Process, Safety Protocols, and Ethics in a Virtual Environment

Core Concept Review

Before entering the patient room, review the fundamental principles.

The Nursing Process

ADPIE: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation. The systematic framework for all care.

Safety & Infection Control

Prioritizing patient wellbeing, PPE usage, and preventing errors (falls, meds).

Ethics & Professionalism

Accountability, scope of practice, and balancing patient autonomy with safety.

Evidence-Based Practice

Using clinical data (vitals, labs, research) to make informed decisions rather than guessing.

Room: 304 Patient: Mrs. Higgins (78y/F)