Nursing Diagnosis as a National Standard: Lessons from Mexico

Dr. Heather Herdman sits down with Dr. Hortensia Casteñada Hildago—nursing professor, author, and incoming president of NANDA International. Together, they explore the journey of advancing nursing diagnosis and clinical reasoning, from early resistance to widespread adoption. Dr. Hortensia shares how she helped lead the national integration of standardized language and the nursing process into practice, education, and policy. They discuss her new textbook, why critical thinking is the foundation of good nursing, and how we must embrace constant learning to meet the evolving needs of patients and science. Key Takeaways: How Mexico embedded nursing diagnosis into national practice and education standards Why critical thinking must come before any diagnosis or tool Teaching strategies that bridge the gap between theory and clinical reality The importance of embracing updated taxonomies and evolving evidence How nursing leadership influences national health policy  Connect with NANDA International  Website: https://nanda.org/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nanda-international/  X: https://twitter.com/NANDA_INT  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nandainternational  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nandainternational/   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!  Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.  Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.