National Cancer Institute Thesaurus

Last uploaded: February 23, 2024
Id http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C16926
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Preferred Name

Nursing

Definitions
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)
Synonyms
Nursing Field
Discipline of Nursing
Nursing Profession
Nursing
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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