Category: N

The giving of nutrients either by intravenous infusion (parenterally) or by drip feeding through a tube placed in the upper gastrointestinal tract (enterally).  

The reduction of risk factors for disease by consuming a healthy or personally tailored diet.  

That which nourishes; nutritious substance; food.  

The use of knowledge of an individual’s genetic makeup to devise a personally appropriate eating strategy. Also known as “personalized nutrition.”  

A growth on certain oak trees produced by insect eggs and larvae. Gallic and tannic acids are obtained from these growths.  

A theory that describes, explains, or predicts a phenomenon of interest to nurses and nursing educators.  

An individual who develops theories regarding the purpose, meaning, structure, and functions of the profession and discipline of nursing.  

A nurse responsible for an individual practice area, reporting to the nursing director or vice president. This position is also commonly seen in nursing home settings, where it may be called house supervisor.  

An individual enrolled in a school of nursing.  

The criteria established by professional nursing organizations that describe peer expectations for safe, competent, ethical performance of professional responsibilities. Documents such as the American Nurses’ Association Standards of Clinical Practice and Standards of Professional Performance describe general behaviors expected of all professional nurses. Criteria established by specialty nursing organizations, such as the Standards for the…