Nursing

What We Mean By Nursing and Nursing Practice Defined

Nursing is the 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 advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations. Nursing can be described as both an art and a science; a heart and a mind. At its heart, lies a fundamental respect for human dignity and an intuition for a patient’s needs. This is supported by the mind, in the form of rigorous core learning. Due to the vast range of specialisms and complex skills in the nursing profession, each nurse will have specific strengths, passions, and expertise.

Nurses are authorized to practice to the full extent of their educational preparation and experience under legislation specific to each state in which they practice: i.e., State Nurse Practice Act. All graduates of accredited nursing programs are licensed to practice at the entry practice level with a successful score on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Licensure at the Advanced Practice, or graduate, level of preparation is governed by states individually.

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