Nursing is a professional practice discipline which offers a valuable service to the public by working with individuals, families, groups, and communities, to develop and implement strategies to meet health care needs. Caring is a central and dominant feature of Nursing. Nursing: considers the physical, psychological, social, environmental, and spiritual domains of clients; requires cultural sensitivity; and, collaborates with clients, other health care providers, and the community. Nursing is based on knowledge and skills developed in its own and related disciplines. Nursing knowledge is developed through research and other methods. Nursing advocates for a health care system that: emphasizes health promotion, and illness prevention, is based on practical, affordable, manageable, and culturally acceptable care and technology, and is available for all clients in a universal, equitable manner.

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