In this episode of The Surgical Checklist, Tony Jermy is joined by regular co-host David Huggins and Stan Swanepoel to explore care planning and the nursing process in real perioperative practice. Moving beyond textbook definitions, the discussion focuses on how ODPs anticipate patient needs, adapt in dynamic theatre environments, and apply the nursing process in a way that is often intuitive rather than explicit. Through practical examples and reflections, the episode helps learners make sense of how structured frameworks translate into everyday clinical decision-making.