Determine the predictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family). Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care. Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient. Formulate a nursing care plan based on nursing diagnoses and identified problems. Implement nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice. Develop and implement teaching plans for patients concerning health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. Provide education, emotional support, and age-specific care. Evaluate patient responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions. Use critical thinking to analyze clinical data and current literature for decision-making.