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ANA
Definition
protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and populations
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Nursing
Definition
an art and a science
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Code of ethics
Definition
philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define the principles you will use to provide care to your clients
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RN
Definition
associates degree or baccalaureate degree
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Continuing Education
Definition
involves formal, organized educational programs offered by universities, hospitals, state nurses associations, professional nursing organizations, and educational and health care institutions. ex: u can specialized in a particular area
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In-service education programs
Definition
instructors or training provided by a health care agency or institution. Ex: newest safety syringes for administering paternal meds
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Caregiver
Definition
you help client regain health and a maximal level of independent function through the healing process
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Client Advocate
Definition
you protect your client's human and legal rights and provide assistance in asserting those rights if the need arises
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APN

(advanced practice nurse)

Definition
most independently functioning nurse, master's degree, clinician, educator, case manager, consultant, and researcher
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CNS

(Clinical Nurse Specialist)

Definition
an APN who is an expert clinician in a specialized area of nursing practice; specialty may be identified by a population, setting, disease specialty, type of care, or type of problem
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Nurse practioner
Definition
provides healthcare to a group of clients, usually in an outpatient, abulatory care, or community-based setting; provide more holistic approach than physicians
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CNM

(certified nurse midwife)

Definition
RN who is also educated in midwifery and is certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwives
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CRNA

(certified registered nurse anestheist)

Definition
RN with advanced education in a nurse anesthesia accredited program
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Nurse Administrator
Definition
manages clients care and the delivery of specific nursing services within a health care agency
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Nurse Researcher
Definition
investigates problems to improve nursing care and to further define and expand the scope of nursing practice
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NLN

(National League for Nursing)

Definition
advances excellence in nursing education to prepare nurses to meet the needs of a diverse population in a changing healthcare environment; sets standards for excellence and innovation in nursing education
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ICN

(International Council of Nurses)

Definition
parallel to ANA; promoting national associations of nurses, improving standards of nursing practice, seeking a higher status for nurses, and providing an international power base for nurses
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Professional Organization
Definition
deals with issues of concern to those practicing in the profession. Ex: ANA and NLN
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Nurse educator
Definition
works primarily in schools of nursing, staff development depts of health care agencies, and client education depts
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