How to write a care plan as a nursing student: Nurse education leads explain how to develop your skills in writing care plans from your first year.

  • Published In: Mental Health Practice, 2026, v. 29, n. 2. P. 16 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pearce, Lynne 3 of 3

Abstract

Planning care is a vital aspect of nursing, and written care plans underpin safe and effective practice. But what should they include? And how can nursing students improve their skills in developing them? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Practice. 2026/03, Vol. 29, Issue 2, p16
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Nursing and Allied Health
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1465-8720
  • DOI:10.7748/mhp.29.2.16.s10
  • Accession Number:192048122
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