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A group of Internet-based applications and technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks. Social media includes but is not limited to social networking, online forums, chat rooms, texting/instant messaging, blogs, wikis, file sharing (video and…
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The fair distribution of society’s benefits and responsibilities and their consequences. It focuses on the relative position of one social grouping in relation to others in society as well as in root causes of disparities and what can be done to eliminate them. Social justice is concerned with achieving health…
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The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, including the health system. These circumstances are shaped by the distribution of money, power and resources at global, national and local levels, which are themselves influenced by policy choices.
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An acronym for a goal that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-limited.
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Refers to the number, educational preparation of nurses or level of nurses, and their experience working in a clinical setting.
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The physical location where the entry-level nursing education program is delivered.
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Form of professional misconduct and means: sexual intercourse or other forms of physical sexual relations between the nurse and the client; or touching, of a sexual nature, of the client by the nurse; or behaviour or remarks of a sexual nature by the nurse towards the client.
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In general, there are two ways a profession can be regulated: one is by the profession itself which is self‐regulation and the other is directly by government. Self‐ regulation recognizes that the nursing profession is best qualified to determine the standards for nursing education and practice which are required to…
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The ability to evaluate one’s own thoughts, plans and actions in relation to ethical responsibilities and ethical guidelines.
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Relates to tasks and skills that an individual must undertake to live well and include gaining confidence to deal with medical management as well as role and emotional management by the individual.
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An educational program with established admission criteria granting second-level entry to individuals who satisfy pre-determined university prerequisites. Students adhere to a structured but condensed program designed to support them in meeting the educational requirements that satisfy NANB’s ETP competencies for RNs. The curriculum is set by the educational provider. The…
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The scope of employment for a nurse is set by individual organizations and can be described in a job description or policy and procedure manual.
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