Reflecting on my home visiting experience, I realized that although it was not completely intentional and planned, each phase of the nursing process was present at the as the interviews progressed. The initial visit consisted mainly of an assessment phase as it was the first contact with my client and there was a lot of information to discover. This time allowed me to determine objective and subjective data, which included my client's concerns regarding falls, as well as additional information shared. The assessment phase continued during the second home visit in hopes of collecting additional data that would assist in developing a nursing diagnosis (Potter, Boxerman, Wolf, Marshall, Grayson, Sledge, & Evanoff, 2004). Toward the end of the first home visit, my client and I collaborated on a health goal of preventing falls, which can also be called a nursing diagnosis. The next step, planning, took place during the first home visit. I observed the client and her available resources, coming up with ideas for how this goal could be achieved, such as enrolling in some exercise classes (see Home Visit Plan #2 in Appendix A for more specific suggestions). The implementation phase began during the second home visit when I provided my client with the fall prevention pamphlets and presented my suggestions (see Appendix C for the pamphlets and all health information provided to the customer). This phase continued during the final home visit as a follow-up to the topics she had requested to know more about (see Home Visit Plan #3 in Appendix A). I did not have the opportunity to complete the evaluation phase, as we did not have time for a full final walk-through. A hypothetical situation from my last home visit would be to follow...... middle of paper ......e illnesses. This article also revealed the importance of using nursing process practice. The five stages of the nursing process; assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation have been explored throughout this article and during home visits in order to achieve the ultimate health goal. Some steps were more evident than others in my experience, however, the home visits helped establish a solid foundation for growth in future practice. The final part of this text is self-reflection which involves recognizing personal strengths and challenges, which is a beneficial skill for nurses as it allows them to become aware of things done well and areas for improvement. I conclude that home visits provide nursing students with knowledge and skills regarding fundamental nursing expectations and have helped me personally improve my nursing abilities..