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Nursing (pronunciation: /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/) is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life.
Etymology
The term "nursing" comes from the Latin word "nutrire", which means "to nourish". This is a reflection of the nurturing and caring nature of this profession.
Related Terms
- Registered Nurse: A nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and met the requirements outlined by a country, state, province or similar licensing body to obtain a nursing license.
- Nurse Practitioner: An advanced practice registered nurse classified as a mid-level practitioner.
- Nursing Care Plan: A plan that outlines the individualized care that a patient will receive due to their specific needs during their stay in a healthcare facility.
- Nursing Theory: A conceptualization of some aspect of nursing that describes, explains, predicts, or prescribes nursing care.
- Nursing Assessment: An evaluation of the nature and extent of nursing problems presented by a patient for the purpose of patient care planning.
- Nursing Home: A place for people who don't need to be in a hospital but can't be cared for at home.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nursing
- Wikipedia's article - Nursing
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