Nursing |
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Definition of Nursing: |
Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health systems management, and education are also key nursing roles. (ICN 2002) |
Nursing is part of the Health Sciences group |
Related Terms |
Acute Illnesses Nursing |
Adult Health Nursing |
Cardiac/Vascular Nursing |
Chronic Disorders Nursing |
Clinical Nursing |
Family Health Nursing |
Gerontological Nursing |
Gynecological/Obstetrical Nursing |
Home Health Nursing |
Infusion Nursing |
Neonatal Nursing |
Neurological Nursing |
Oncology Nursing |
Pediatric/Adolescence Nursing |
Pediatric Nursing |
Psychiatric Nursing |
Public Health Nursing |
Rehabilitation Nursing |
Transplant Nursing |