| american nurses' association | Professional society representing the field of nursing. (12 Dec 1998) |
|---|---|
| nurses | Professionals qualified by education at an accredited school of nursing and licensed by state law to practice nursing. They provide services to patients requiring assistance in recovering or maintaining their physical or mental health. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nurses' aides | Allied health personnel who assist the professional nurse in routine duties. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nurses, male | Nurses of the male sex. (12 Dec 1998) |
| international council of nurses | An international professional organization composed of one association per country for the purpose of improving and developing nursing's contribution to the promotion of health and care of the sick. (12 Dec 1998) |