| nursing theory | Concepts, definitions, and propositions applied to the study of various phenomena which pertain to nursing and nursing research. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| nursing, practical | The practice of nursing by licensed, non-registered persons qualified to provide routine care to the sick. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nursing, private duty | The practice of nursing by a registered or licensed nurse to care for a specific patient in a health facility or in the home. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nursing, supervisory | Administration of nursing services for one or more clinical units. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nursing, team | Coordination of nursing services by various nursing care personnel under the leadership of a professional nurse. The team may consist of a professional nurse, nurses' aides, and the practical nurse. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nurture | 1. To feed; to nourish. 2. To educate; to bring or train up. "He was nurtured where he had been born." (Sir H. Wotton) Synonym: To nourish, nurse, cherish, bring up, educate, tend. To Nurture, Nourish, Cherish. Nourish denotes to supply with food, or cause to grow; as, to nourish a plant, to nourish rebellion. To nurture is to train up with a fostering care, like that of a mother; as, to nurture into strength; to nurture in sound principles. To cherish is to hold and treat as dear; as, to cherish hopes or affections. Origin: Nurtured; Nurturing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |