UNIT 2 The Nursing Process The Nursing Process The Nursing Process is a systematic, evidence-based method used by nurses to provide individualized, patient-centered care. It serves as a framework for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality nursing care. This process is dynamic and cyclical, consisting of five interrelated steps: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADPIE). 1. Definition of Nursing Process The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines the nursing process as: