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NURSING PRACTICE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-02-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Medical Staff
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nursing Network
1, record 1, English, International%20Nurse%20Practitioner%2FAdvanced%20Practice%20Nursing%20Network
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- INPAPNN 2, record 1, English, INPAPNN
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- International NP/APN Network 3, record 1, English, International%20NP%2FAPN%20Network
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The key goal of the network is to become an international resource for nurses practicing in nursing practitioner (NP) or advanced nursing practice (ANP) roles, and interested others (for example, policymakers, educators, regulators, health planners) by: 1. Making relevant and timely information about practice, education, role development, research, policy and regulatory developments, and appropriate events widely available; 2. Providing a forum for sharing and exchange of knowledge expertise and experience; 3. Supporting nurses and countries who are in the process of introducing or developing NP or ANP roles and practice and 4. Accessing international resources that are pertinent to this field. 2, record 1, English, - International%20Nurse%20Practitioner%2FAdvanced%20Practice%20Nursing%20Network
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Personnel médical
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Réseau international des infirmières spécialistes/infirmières expertes
1, record 1, French, R%C3%A9seau%20international%20des%20infirmi%C3%A8res%20sp%C3%A9cialistes%2Finfirmi%C3%A8res%20expertes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- advanced nursing practice
1, record 2, English, advanced%20nursing%20practice
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ANP 1, record 2, English, ANP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Advanced Nursing Practice (ANP) is an umbrella term that describes nursing practice at the edges of the expanding boundaries of nursing's scope of practice. It maximizes the use of nursing knowledge and skill in meeting the health needs of clients (individuals, families, groups, populations or entire communities) and contributes to the development and advancement of the profession. 2, record 2, English, - advanced%20nursing%20practice
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pratique infirmière avancée
1, record 2, French, pratique%20infirmi%C3%A8re%20avanc%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PIA 1, record 2, French, PIA
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pratique infirmière avancée (PIA) est une offre de soins infirmiers. Elle se déroule dans le champ d'exercice complet de la pratique infirmière, [...]. C'est l'application d'un savoir infirmier avancé qui détermine si la pratique infirmière est avancée, et non l'ajout de fonctions d'autres professions. 1, record 2, French, - pratique%20infirmi%C3%A8re%20avanc%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-02-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Evaluation of Nursing Practice Models in Primary Care Settings 1, record 3, English, Evaluation%20of%20Nursing%20Practice%20Models%20in%20Primary%20Care%20Settings
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Évaluation de modèles de soins infirmiers dans des milieux de soins de santé primaires
1, record 3, French, %C3%89valuation%20de%20mod%C3%A8les%20de%20soins%20infirmiers%20dans%20des%20milieux%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20primaires
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre officiel du projet national NA321 présenté au Secrétariat du Fonds pour l'adaptation des services de santé de Santé Canada. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%89valuation%20de%20mod%C3%A8les%20de%20soins%20infirmiers%20dans%20des%20milieux%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20primaires
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-02-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nursing practice
1, record 4, English, nursing%20practice
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The entire range of work of the nurse wherever she is employed ... 1, record 4, English, - nursing%20practice
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HOHEA: Hogarth, J. Glossary of health care terminology. Copenhagen, WHO Regional Office for Europe, 1978. (Public Health in Europe, No. 4). 2, record 4, English, - nursing%20practice
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pratique des soins infirmiers
1, record 4, French, pratique%20des%20soins%20infirmiers
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce cours permettra à l'étudiant de s'initier à différentes compétences et responsabilités liées à l'exercice de la profession infirmière. 2, record 4, French, - pratique%20des%20soins%20infirmiers
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-02-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Licensed Nursing Assistants Act
1, record 5, English, Licensed%20Nursing%20Assistants%20Act
correct, Prince Edward Island
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- An Act to Provide for the Training, Licensing and Practice of Nursing Auxiliary Personnel 1, record 5, English, An%20Act%20to%20Provide%20for%20the%20Training%2C%20Licensing%20and%20Practice%20of%20Nursing%20Auxiliary%20Personnel
correct, Prince Edward Island
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Licensed Nursing Assistants Act
1, record 5, French, Licensed%20Nursing%20Assistants%20Act
correct, Prince Edward Island
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- An Act to Provide for the Training, Licensing and Practice of Nursing Auxiliary Personnel 1, record 5, French, An%20Act%20to%20Provide%20for%20the%20Training%2C%20Licensing%20and%20Practice%20of%20Nursing%20Auxiliary%20Personnel
correct, Prince Edward Island
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les lois de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard ne sont pas traduites. 2, record 5, French, - Licensed%20Nursing%20Assistants%20Act
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-09-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Community Health/Public Health Nursing in Canada : Preparation and Practice 1, record 6, English, Community%20Health%2FPublic%20Health%20Nursing%20in%20Canada%20%3A%20Preparation%20and%20Practice
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Fonctions et compétences des infirmières et infirmiers de santé communautaire - de santé publique 1, record 6, French, Fonctions%20et%20comp%C3%A9tences%20des%20infirmi%C3%A8res%20et%20infirmiers%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20communautaire%20%2D%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20publique
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-03-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- family practice nursing 1, record 7, English, family%20practice%20nursing
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- soins infirmiers familiaux 1, record 7, French, soins%20infirmiers%20familiaux
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-12-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Paramedical Staff
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- standards of nursing practice
1, record 8, English, standards%20of%20nursing%20practice
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- nursing practice standards 2, record 8, English, nursing%20practice%20%20standards
proposal
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standards of nursing practice may differ from province to province; therefore, nurses are advised to check with their provincial nursing association before undertaking these emergency treatment measures. 1, record 8, English, - standards%20of%20nursing%20practice
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Personnel para-médical
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- normes régissant les soins infirmiers
1, record 8, French, normes%20r%C3%A9gissant%20les%20soins%20infirmiers
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comme il se peut que les normes régissant les soins infirmiers diffèrent d'une province à l'autre, les infirmiers et infirmières devraient consulter l'association de réglementation professionnelle de leur province avant d'amorcer un traitement d'urgence de ce genre. 1, record 8, French, - normes%20r%C3%A9gissant%20les%20soins%20infirmiers
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-06-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Medical Staff
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- nursing practice
1, record 9, English, nursing%20practice
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Personnel médical
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- exercice de la profession d'infirmière ou d'infirmier
1, record 9, French, exercice%20de%20la%20profession%20d%27infirmi%C3%A8re%20ou%20d%27infirmier
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Key term(s)
- exercice de la profession d'infirmière
- exercice de la profession d'infirmier
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-05-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Health Institutions
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Standards of Geriatric Nursing Practice 1, record 10, English, Standards%20of%20Geriatric%20Nursing%20Practice
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Établissements de santé
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Les critères de pratique infirmière en gériatrie et en psychogériatrie 1, record 10, French, Les%20crit%C3%A8res%20de%20pratique%20infirmi%C3%A8re%20en%20g%C3%A9riatrie%20et%20en%20psychog%C3%A9riatrie
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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