Nursing care plans serve as a roadmap for nurses, guiding the types of interventions they should deliver to patients. It also guarantees that all healthcare team members know the patient's needs and work towards the same goal. There are several steps involved in creating a nursing care plan. The first step is to assess the patient's condition and identify any existing needs or risks. Once these have been identified, the next step is developing goals and interventions to address the needs and risks. Once the goals and interventions have been developed, the nursing care plan is finalized and implemented. The nurse will then continuously evaluate the patient's condition and make necessary adjustments to the program. When it comes to nursing care plans, there are two main types: formal and informal. Formal nursing care plans are written or computerized guides that organize a patient's care information. They are further subdivided into standardized care plans and individualized care plans. Standardized care plans outline the nursing care for clients with regular requirements. Individualized care plans are tailored to meet a specific client's unique needs

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