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nursing (nurs´ing) the profession of performing the functions of a nurse. Nursing is defined by the American Nurses Association as “the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems.” breastfeeding. community health nursing
a branch of nursing that combines primary care and public health nursing done outside of the tertiary care institution; it may involve either individual or aggregate services. See also community health nurse. public health nursing
the branch of nursing concerned with providing nursing care and health guidance to individuals, families, and other population
groups in settings such as the home, school, workplace, and other community settings such as medical and health centers.
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