Creating a clear and concise nursing care plan can sometimes feel like a daunting task (especially for student nurses). Whether you’re working on assignments in nursing school or managing patient care as part of your clinical practice, having a well-structured care plan template is one thing you can do to put yourself a step ahead. These nursing care plan templates are designed to guide you through each stage of the process, from assessment and diagnosis to implementation and evaluation.
What I love about these templates is how they’re laid out in an easy-to-follow format. They make organizing patient data straightforward, with sections for subjective and objective assessments, measurable goals, and interventions. No more scratching your head over where to jot down key observations or how to ensure your care plan covers everything it should (it’s all mapped out for you)!
If you’re someone who finds planning easier when things look visually clean and structured (like me!), these templates can also help reduce the stress of figuring out how to organize your care plan details. Although designed for print, they can also be used on PDF annotation programs like Goodnotes.
For optimal patient management, use them these nurse care plans alongside our Nurse Brain Sheets for shift updates, Nursing Patient Planners for task scheduling, and Nursing Patient History templates for detailed medical records.
How To Download These Free Nursing Care Plan PDFs
To use these nursing care plan templates, just click on the image of the design you prefer. A PDF will open in a new tab, which you can then save or print. Be sure to look through all the designs—some have additional features or layouts that might match your workflow better.