| DH | daily habits; day hospital; dehydrocholate; dehydrogenase; delayed hypersensitivity; dermatitis herp... |
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| SH | Salter-Harris [fracture]; Schonlein-Henoch [purpura]; self-help; serum hepatitis; sexual harassment;... |
| ASN | abstract syntax notation; alkali-soluble nitrogen; American Society of Nephrology; American Society ... |
| NSG | Hx nursing history |
| ATS | Achard-Thiers syndrome; acid test solution; alpha-D-tocopherol acid succinate; American Thoracic Soc... |
| perioperative nursing | Nursing care of the surgical patient before, during, and after surgery. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| military nursing | The practice of nursing in military environments. (12 Dec 1998) |
| clinical nursing research | Research carried out by nurses in the clinical setting and designed to provide information that will help improve patient care. Other professional staff may also participate in the research. (12 Dec 1998) |
| models, nursing | Theoretical models simulating behaviour or activities in nursing, including nursing care, management and economics, theory, assessment, research, and education. Some examples of these models include orem self-care model, roy adaptation model, and rogers life process model. (12 Dec 1998) |
| community health nursing | General and comprehensive nursing practice directed to individuals, families, or groups as it relates to and contributes to the health of a population. This is not an official program of a public health department. (12 Dec 1998) |
| postanesthesia nursing | The specialty or practice of nursing in the care of patients in the recovery room following surgery and/or anaesthesia. (12 Dec 1998) |
| primary nursing care | The primary responsibility of one nurse for the planning, evaluation, and care of a patient throughout the course of illness, convalescence, and recovery. (12 Dec 1998) |
| school nursing | Health and nursing care given to primary and secondary school students by a registered nurse. (12 Dec 1998) |
| schools, nursing | Educational institutions for individuals specializing in the field of nursing. (12 Dec 1998) |
| psychiatric nursing | A specialty concerned with the application of psychiatric principles in caring for the mentally ill. It also includes the nursing care provided the mentally ill patient. (12 Dec 1998) |
| holistic nursing | A philosophy of nursing practice that takes into account total patient care, considering the physical, emotional, social, economic, and spiritual needs of patients, their response to their illnesses, and the effect of illness on patients' abilities to meet self-care needs. (12 Dec 1998) |
| public health nursing | The field of nursing focusing on the health of the community through educational and preventive programs, as well as providing treatment and diagnostic services. (12 Dec 1998) |
| home nursing | Nursing care given to an individual in the home. The care may be provided by a family member or a friend. Home nursing as care by a non-professional is differentiated from home care services provided by professionals: visiting nurse, home health agencies, hospital, or other organised community group. (12 Dec 1998) |
| skilled nursing facilities | Extended care facilities which provide skilled nursing care or rehabilitation services for inpatients on a daily basis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| societies, nursing | Societies whose membership is limited to nurses. (12 Dec 1998) |