Student nurse
Student Nurse
A Student Nurse (pronunciation: /ˈstjuːd(ə)nt nəːs/) is an individual who is studying to become a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. They are enrolled in a nursing school and are undergoing training to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to provide care to patients.
Etymology
The term "Student Nurse" is derived from the combination of the words "student" and "nurse". "Student" comes from the Latin word "studere", which means "to study", and "nurse" comes from the Latin word "nutrire", which means "to nourish".
Related Terms
- Nursing School: An educational institution, or part thereof, which is involved in the education of future nurses.
- Registered Nurse: A nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and has passed a national licensing exam to obtain a nursing license.
- Licensed Practical Nurse: A nurse who has completed a practical nursing program and has passed the licensing exam.
- Clinical Rotation: A period of time during which a student nurse works in a specific area of a healthcare facility to gain practical experience.
- Nursing Care Plan: A written plan of actions to be undertaken in the care of a specific patient.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Student nurse
- Wikipedia's article - Student nurse
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