What is Nursing? | American Nurses Association | ANA
www.nursingworld.org › practice-policy › workforce21 st Century nursing is the glue that holds a patient’s health care journey together. Across the entire patient experience, and wherever there is someone in need of care, nurses work tirelessly to identify and protect the needs of the individual. Beyond the time-honored reputation for compassion and dedication lies a highly specialized profession, which is constantly evolving to address the needs of society.
Nursing Care | Standards of Care
www.standardsofcare.org › types › nursingNursing care is a diverse set of services offered in a wide range of medical settings. It is an important type of care for maintaining individual and public health and for helping patients feel comfortable while getting needed medical care. While nursing care is important in all settings, it has a big impact in nursing homes.
Nursing and Midwifery - World Health Organization
www.who.int › health-topics › nursingNursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. It includes the promotion of health, the prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Nurses play a critical role in health care and are often the unsung heroes in health care facilities and emergency response.