ANA & nursing

Question 1

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Answer 1

Since 1960 the ANA has defined the scope of nursing and developed Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance

Question 2

ANA def of nursing

Answer 2

s the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities; prevention of illness and injury; alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response; and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations

Question 3

ICN definition of nursing

Answer 3

International Council of Nurses (ICN, 2014) has another definition: Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health; prevention of illness; and the care of ill, disabled, and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health systems management, and education are also key nursing roles