Author: Glossary
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National institute of standards and technology
A federal agency that proposes and develops standards of measurement and the means to support advances in technology.
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National institute of occupational safety and health
A research branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that investigates workplace hazards and makes recommendations for the prevention of worker injuries, illnesses, and disabilities.
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National institute of neurological disorders and stroke
An agency that conducts research on nervous system disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke, that occur with greater frequency in the elderly.
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National institute of environmental health sciences
An agency that conducts research on aging, the effects of environmental agents, and the combined effects of aging and exposure to environmental agents.
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National institute of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases
A federal agency of the U.S. National Institutes of Health that supports research in diseases associated with aging. The diseases include osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, degenerative joint diseases, and skin diseases such as psoriasis.
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National incident management system
A U.S. federal agency that coordinates responses to major disasters, such as, earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, spills, terrorist attacks, and major transportation accidents.
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National gerontological nursing association
A national nursing organization founded in 1984 to improve clinical care for older adults. Members include researchers, clinicians, educators, clinical nurse specialists, and other advanced practice nurses.
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National drug code
A numerical designation assigned by the Food and Drug Administration to each drug marketed and used in the U.S.
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National conference of gerontological nurse practitioners
An advanced-practice nursing organization founded in 1981 to provide continuing education and peer support for gerontological nurse practitioners.
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National center for complementary and alternative medicine
National Institutes of Health center for research into alternative medical treatments. It was established in 1992 as the Office of Alternative Medicine.