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NURSING - Chapter 1(Textbook) - Intro to Nursing
Key Terms - Fundamentals of Nursing (6th ed)
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
08/28/2009

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Term
health
Definition
state of optimal functioning or well-being
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licensure
Definition
to be given a license to practice nursing in a state or province after successfully meeting requirements
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nurse practice acts
Definition
laws established in each state to regulate the practice of nursing
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nursing
Definition
a profession that focuses on the holistic person receiving healthcare services and provides a unique contribution to the prevention of illness and maintenance of health
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nursing process
Definition
five-step systematic method for giving patient care; involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating
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profession
Definition
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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standards
Definition
an acceptable, expected level of performance established by authority, custom or consent
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