This article focuses on the history and practice of nursing. See the article Nurses for more information on the education and regulation of nurses. For nursing in the sense of breastfeeding, see Breastfeeding.
Nursing is a profession focused on assisting individuals, families and communities in attaining, re-attaining and maintaining optimal health and functioning. Modern definitions of nursing define it as a science and an art that focuses on promoting quality of life as defined by persons and families, throughout their life experiences from birth to care at the end of life.
NMC Launches First Annual Devolved Dialogue In Scotland Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 We launched our devolved dialogue programme in Scotland this week; members of the NMC will meet with Scottish politicians, public and patient groups, regional trade union representatives, nurse directors and other partners, to discuss the core priorities for nursing and midwifery regulation in Scotland, examining how these differ from the rest of the UK and how we can address them as a four-country regulator. Nurses And Midwives To Receive Whistleblowing Guidance From Regulator, UK Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Nurses and midwives are to have guidance to help them raise and escalate concerns in a way that won't get them into trouble with their regulator. Since the summer we have been working with key professional and patient groups to develop information that will support nurses and midwives to raise and escalate concerns they may have that people could be at risk of harm. New Sleep Medicine Research Presented At CHEST 2009 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0800 CPAP Therapy Associated With Slight Weight Gain (#7833) Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), a common therapy for sleep apnea, is associated with a slight but temporary weight gain in patients. Researchers from the University of Toledo Medical College in Ohio followed 152 patients who underwent CPAP therapy for 1 month. Of the patients, 119 (78 percent) gained an average of 3 lbs. Weight gain occurred in 81 percent of men and 73 percent of women.
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The professional obligation; speaking out to improve care Stevens, J. Fifty years of endeavour, prevention and health in mental health policy Appleby, L., Butterworth, T. Mental health policy to practice; too much loose change? McGonagle, I., Jackson, C., Baguley, I.Mental health, cancer care and coronary heart disease were identified as the three priorities for the National Health Service, and National Service Frameworks were developed for each area. This prioritisation was reinforced when the NHS Plan was published and a programme of systemic change in the National Health Service was embarked upon to support this new agenda. This paper describes the major policy decisions and systemic changes and how they affected mental health care. The end of the 10-year National Service Framework programme provides an opportune time to review and reflect on the changes, successes and areas for on-going improvement in the years ahead. Clearly there have been significant developments, and perhaps the successes of the last 10 years have been lost in the clutter that often results as a consequence of major change.
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Nursing - Health science is the discipline of applied science which deals with human
and animal health. There are two parts to health science: the study,
research, and knowledge of health and the application of that knowledge to
improve health, cure diseases, and understanding how humans and animals
function. Research builds on the pure sciences of biology, chemistry, and
physics as well as social sciences (for example medical sociology).
Historical overview
The foundations for the health science fields are as old as the human race.
Humans have always been in need of solutions to address illness, injury, and
various health related issues such as childbirth. With modern technology and
the backing of the pure sciences, the scientific accuracy of these fields has
greatly improved. Nevertheless, many cultures have used and continue to use
various herbs and other culturally specific solutions to help solve health
problems that may or may not be backed by any scientific support.
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