Abstract
PURPOSE
To analyze the development of the nursing method process in Spain, and compare it with the development in the United States and Canada.
METHODS
This is a narrative review.
FINDINGS
The teaching of the nursing process in nursing schools started in Spain as from 1977 and that it started being used in professional practice in the 1990's. The development, the difficulties, the nursing models used and its application form are discussed.
CONCLUSIONS
The development of the nursing process in the United States and Canada started to happen in Spain about 15–20 years later and, today, is a reality.
IMPLICATIONS
Cross-sectional studies are needed to determine the changes in the development of the nursing process in Spain.
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