Nursing Definitions

Navigating the vast and ever-evolving field of nursing requires a clear understanding of specialized terminology. We're dedicated to providing comprehensive definitions of nursing terms, ensuring that both seasoned professionals and those new to the field have access to accurate and up-to-date information.  

Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge, clarify a concept, or stay current with the latest terminology, our resources are designed to support your ongoing education and professional development. 

• What is Nursing? 
• Contact Hours, CEUs, and CEs Explained 
• What Is VEAL CHOP Nursing? 
• What is A PACU Nurse? 
• What is NCLEX?
• What Are Compact Nursing States? 
• What is a Travel Nurse? 
• What is a Nurse Practitioner? 
• What Is a Family Nurse Practitioner? 
• What is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner? 
• What is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner?  
• What Is an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner? 
• What Is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner? 
• What Is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner? 
• What Is the NOC Shift? 
• What is an MRI? 
• What Does ICU Stand for? 
• What is a CNA? 
• What Is Nursing Informatics?
• What Is a Med-Surg Nurse? 
• What Is a Charge Nurse? 
• What Is a Flight Nurse?
• What Is a Psychiatric Nurse?
• What Is Supine Position?
• What Is the Z-Track Method? 
• Understanding the Apical Pulse: Location and Significance 
• What Is a Nurse Esthetician?
• What Is a Forensic Nurse?
• What Is Acrocyanosis? 
• What Is High Fowler’s Position? 
• What Does S/P Mean in Medical Terms 
• What Is an LPN? 
• What Is an LVN? 
• What Is a Trauma Nurse?
• What Is a Telemetry Nurse?
• What Is a SWOT Analysis?
• Understanding Sinus Rhythm: The Heart’s Natural Pacemaker 
• What Is a Registered Nurse? 
• What Is a Radiology Nurse? 
• What Is a Hospice Nurse? 
• What Is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner? 
• What Is a Camp Nurse?
• What Is a Military Nurse?
• What Is Informed Consent?
• What Is Acute Care?
• What Is HIPAA?
• What Is an Oncology Nurse?
• What Is PHI?
• What Is Post-Acute Care?
• What Is Sub-Acute Care?
• What Is an Aesthetic Nurse?
• What Does NPO Mean?
• What Is a Nurse Case Manager?
• What Is a Clinical Research Nurse?
• What Is a Nurse Writer?
• What Is Prone Position?
• What Is a Home Health Nurse?
• What Is a Public Health Nurse?
• What Is an Infusion Nurse?
• What Is an Occupational Health Nurse?
• What Is Private Duty Nursing?
• What Is SBAR?
• Anatomical Planes of the Body
• Understanding Workplace Violence in Nursing 
• What is Pronator Drift? 
• Understanding Nurse to Patient Ratios
• What are Rhonchi?
• What Is CDI in Nursing?
• What is a Nurse Educator? 
• What Is Nursing Theory?
• What Is a Critical Care Nurse?
• What Is a Nurse Navigator?
• Understanding ETOH: A Guide for Nurses
• Understanding the Trendelenburg Position
• What Is a Thoracentesis Procedure?
• Thoracentesis vs. Paracentesis: Understanding the Differences