Modern Dictionary of Nursing : Comprehensive and Illustrated Encyclopaedic Dictionary

"Nursing is a discipline focused on assisting individuals, families and communities in attaining, re-attaining and maintaining optimal health and functioning. Modern definitions of nursing define it as a science and an art that focuses on promoting quality of life as defined by persons and families, throughout their life experiences from birth to care at the end of life.

This modern dictionary is a comprehensive, logically-organized and easy to read with a solid base for nursing education. This dictionary covers definitions of key issues, including evidence-based practice, safety concerns, and end-of-life care. To make this dictionary more comprehensive and complete, care plans have been expanded to more clearly explain assessment findings leading to nursing diagnoses as well as evaluation of outcomes. This book gives A to Z of nursing and allied terms and definitions." (jacket)