Concept Mapping Template

Patient Information

Patient Name

Medical Record Number

Age / Admission Date

Primary Diagnosis

Instructions for Concept Mapping:

Place primary diagnosis in center of map
Surround with related assessment data and lab values
Show nursing diagnoses connected to primary problem
Use colors to organize: RED=Problems, BLUE=Assessment Data, GREEN=Interventions, YELLOW=Outcomes
Draw lines showing relationships and indicate type of connection
Update as new information emerges

Color Guide:

RED = Patient Problems/Diagnoses

BLUE = Assessment Data, Vital Signs, Lab Values

GREEN = Nursing Interventions

YELLOW = Expected Outcomes

Concept Map Workspace

Space to create your concept map. You can draw by hand, use pencil/colored markers, or draw on computer before printing.
Consider using shapes: circles for diagnosis, rectangles for data, diamonds for interventions, etc.

Concept Map Organization Worksheet

Use this worksheet to organize your thoughts before drawing your map

PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS / PROBLEM (Center of Map)

RELATED ASSESSMENT DATA

Vital Signs & Physical Findings

Laboratory & Diagnostic Results

Patient Symptoms & Complaints

NURSING DIAGNOSES (Stemming from Primary Problem)

NURSING INTERVENTIONS & OUTCOMES

Key Interventions (What will you do?)

Expected Outcomes (What should change?)

RELATIONSHIPS & CONNECTIONS

How do the patient's problems relate to each other? (Explain any connections)

Concept Mapping Benefits:

Develops critical thinking about patient conditions
Shows how different problems interconnect
Helps identify appropriate interventions for multiple problems
Improves memory through visual learning
Excellent study and clinical communication tool

Nursing Diagnosis #	How It Relates to Primary Problem	Related Factors & Defining Characteristics
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CONCEPT MAPPING