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health |
state of optimal functioning or well-being |
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licensure |
to be given a license to practice nursing in a state or province after successfully meeting requirements
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nurse practice act |
law established to regulate nursing practice
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nursing |
profession that focuses on the holistic person receiving health care services and provides a unique contribution to the prevention of illness and maintenance of health
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nursing process |
five step systematic method for giving patient care; involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating (ADPIE)
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profession |
an occupation that meets specific criteria including a well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge, a code of ethics and standards, ongoing research, and autonomy.
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reciprocity |
process allowing a nurse to apply for and be endorsed as a registered nurse by another state |
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standards |
rules or guidelines that allow nurses to carry out professional roles, serving as protection for the nurse, the patient, and the institution where health care is given |
