Nursing Care Plan Cycle: 5 Steps (ADPIE)

The nursing care plan cycle (ADPIE) is a systematic, cyclical framework for delivering individualized patient care:

1. Assessment: Collect subjective/objective data (interview, exam, labs).
2. Diagnosis: Identify nursing diagnoses (NANDA-I) based on assessment.
3. Planning: Set SMART goals; select evidence-based interventions.
4. Implementation: Execute interventions (direct care, education, coordination).
5. Evaluation: Assess outcomes; revise plan as needed.

The cycle is continuous—evaluation feeds back into reassessment. It ensures holistic, evidence-based, patient-centered care.