concept map

Facility name, type, location:

Dates of clinical experience:

Type of patients you encountered during your clinical experience (e.g., obstetric, pediatric, adult, students, critical care, etc.):

WGU Nursing Concept Map Template

Note: To protect your patient’s privacy, do not include patient identifying information (e.g., patient name, date of birth, etc.).

Revised 02/02/2026

WGU Nursing Concept Map Task

The Concept Map must focus on a patient encounter from the scheduled clinical experience for this course. WGU may verify this with the Clinical Instructor.

Complete the Concept Map:

Approved Focus Topic (disease process, disorder, or injury):

· (Insert approved topic here)

A. Disease Process/Pathophysiology/Risk Factors

· Pathophysiology:

· Risk Factors:

B. Recognizing Cues (List)

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C. Analyzing Cues - Supporting (Statements)

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C1. Analyzing Cues – Concerning (List)

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D. Prioritized Hypotheses

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Corresponding Solutions (Goals), Actions, and Outcomes

E. Generated Solutions

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F. Take Actions

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G. Evaluations Outcomes

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