St Ann’s Initial Nursing Assessment Interview Schedule
Questions:
In your own words has brought you into hospital….and what do you need to talk
about?
From your perspective:
What: are the main problems or needs for you at this time?
Where: do these issues arise e.g. home, workplace, social life or everywhere?
When: do they arise?
Who: (e.g. yourself and/or others) is affected by them? Also are you affected by the
actions of others?
Why (HOW): do you explain this?
Impact on life: How has this impacted upon your life and those close to you?
Needs, wants wishes: What do you hope would be done about this?
Expectations: What do you think we can do for you here on the ward/unit?
Consider the patient’s Nursing Needs in relation to their activities of living and ask
any additional questions related to their:
Safety:
Communication:
Breathing:
Nutrition:
Elimination:
Hygiene:
Temperature:
Mobility:
Work/play:
Sexuality:
Sleep:
Dying:
Summary of Nursing Needs
NB! Please now use the St. Ann’s Nursing Care Plan documentation to record the
Nursing Priority during first 48 hours