Consider the Definition of Nursing Developed by the American Nurses

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Essay

Consider the definition of nursing developed by the American Nurses Association (ANA): "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" (p. 41). Discuss the meaning of any three of the following terms found in this definition: promotion of health, health, prevention of illness and injury, illness, injury, diagnosis, treatment, advocacy.

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A calculated value from the data that is used in statistical testing to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation, which can be tested through experimentation and observation.

National Hockey League

A professional ice hockey league in North America, composed of teams from the United States and Canada.

Winning Percent

The ratio of wins to total games or matches played, typically expressed as a percentage.