WHAT IS NURSING?Q/A
definition of nursing - Answers-A nurse is a person who nourishes, fosters, and protects
and who is prepared to take care of sick, injured, and aged people.
aims of nursing - Answers-1. promote health; 2. prevent illness; 3. restore health; 4.
facilitate coping with disability or death
American Nurses Association (ANA) - Answers-defines standards that allow nurse to
carry out professional roles, serves as protection for the nurse, the patient, and the
institution where healthcare is given.
National League for Nursing (NLN) - Answers-accredits nursing schools; ensures high
quality standards for nursing education
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) - Answers-licensing exam for nurses
in the U.S.
Quality and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) - Answers-project funded by the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to address the challenge of preparing future nurses
with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to improve the quality and safety of
healthcare
Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) - Answers-defines the legal scope of nursing practice
in Texas via the Nursing Practice Act (NPA)
the Joint Commission (TJC) - Answers-defines National Patient Safety Goals; accredits
hospitals
ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses - Answers-defines the ethical scope of practice for
nurses
definition of nursing - Answers-A nurse is a person who nourishes, fosters, and protects
and who is prepared to take care of sick, injured, and aged people.
aims of nursing - Answers-1. promote health; 2. prevent illness; 3. restore health; 4.
facilitate coping with disability or death
American Nurses Association (ANA) - Answers-defines standards that allow nurse to
carry out professional roles, serves as protection for the nurse, the patient, and the
institution where healthcare is given.
National League for Nursing (NLN) - Answers-accredits nursing schools; ensures high
quality standards for nursing education
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) - Answers-licensing exam for nurses
in the U.S.
Quality and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) - Answers-project funded by the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to address the challenge of preparing future nurses
with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to improve the quality and safety of
healthcare
Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) - Answers-defines the legal scope of nursing practice
in Texas via the Nursing Practice Act (NPA)
the Joint Commission (TJC) - Answers-defines National Patient Safety Goals; accredits
hospitals
ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses - Answers-defines the ethical scope of practice for
nurses
