1.
Definition of Nursing
There were different definitions given for nursing at
different times by different individuals
Fundamental of nursing is the art and science of nursing
care
The word nursing originated from the Latin word
“Nutricus” meaning to Nourish.
Nurse is a person who nourishes, fosters and protects or
giving care for sick, injured and aged people.
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2.
Nursing is the act of utilizing the environment of clients
to assist him/her in his/her recovery. (F. Nightingale)
 Putting the patient in a best condition for nature to act up
on him.
Nursing is an art and a science that deals with prevention
of disease, care and treatment of the sick and
rehabilitation of patients. (Martha Rogers).
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3.
 Nursing is assisting the individuals sick or well in the
performance of those activities that he will perform
unaided (Virginia Henderson)
Nursing is a dynamic, therapeutic and educational process
that serves to meet the health need of the
community/society (CAN).
Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human response
to actual and potential health problems (ANA, 1980)
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