Journal
JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
Volume 30, Issue 5, Pages 399-405Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2014.01.006
Keywords
Clinical decision making; Advanced practice nurses; Nursing education; Consensus definition
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- University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing
- University of Illinois at Chicago Provost Graduate Student Research Award
- Dr. Marjorie Powers Graduate Student Research Award
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Clinical decision making is a term frequently used to describe the fundamental role of the nurse practitioner; however, other terms have been used interchangeably. The purpose of this article is to begin the process of developing a definition and framework of clinical decision making. The developed definition was Clinical decision making is a contextual, continuous, and evolving process, where data are gathered, interpreted, and evaluated in order to select an evidence-based choice of action. A contiguous framework for clinical decision making specific for nurse practitioners is also proposed. Having a clear and unique understanding of clinical decision making will allow for consistent use of the term, which is relevant given the changing educational requirements for nurse practitioners and broadening scope of practice. (C) 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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