NURSING FUNDAMENTALS: HISTORY,
PRACTICE, AND MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGY STUDY GUIDE
Florence Nightingale - ANS The founder of modern nursing, healthy environment is essential
for healing.
Importance of Nursing Association - ANS We continue to learn and stay on top of things for
our own education and skills.
American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANS A professional organization for nurses.
National League for Nursing (NLN) - ANS An organization that focuses on nursing education.
Diploma Nursing Program - ANS 3 years focused on clinical skills in a hospital.
Associates Degree in Nursing - ANS 2 years on clinical skills in community.
Baccalaureate (BS) in Nursing - ANS 4 years of art and science.
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PRACTICE, AND MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGY STUDY GUIDE
Florence Nightingale - ANS The founder of modern nursing, healthy environment is essential
for healing.
Importance of Nursing Association - ANS We continue to learn and stay on top of things for
our own education and skills.
American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANS A professional organization for nurses.
National League for Nursing (NLN) - ANS An organization that focuses on nursing education.
Diploma Nursing Program - ANS 3 years focused on clinical skills in a hospital.
Associates Degree in Nursing - ANS 2 years on clinical skills in community.
Baccalaureate (BS) in Nursing - ANS 4 years of art and science.
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