Introduction
According to Parahoo (2014), effective nursing requires good planning and understanding the needs of the patient.
This essay examines the deliberative nursing process theory that was developed by Ida Jean Orlando.
Deliberative nursing process theory
According to Faust (2002), it is the duty of the nurse to determine the type of care that is needed by the patient. Deliberative nursing process theory or Orlando theory of nursing process allows the nurses to formulate an effective plan when providing care to the patients. The theory emphasizes on the need for having a combined effort by both patients and nurses when administering the care. Nurses are required to