How is Professional Nursing defined in a legal contract?
- Professional Nursing means the execution of an act that requires substantial specialized judgment and skill, the proper execution of which is based on knowledge and application of principles of biological, physical, and social science as acquired by a completed course in an approved nursing school. The term does not include acts of medical diagnosis or the prescription of therapeutic or corrective measures. Seen in 21 SEC filings
- Professional Nursing means nursing functions performed by an individual licensed as a registered nurse or advanced registered nurse practitioner. Seen in 5 SEC filings
- Professional Nursing means it is practiced by Registered Nurses. The practice of professional nursing is a dynamic process of assessment of an individual's health status, identification of health care needs, determination of health care goals with the individual and/or family participation, and the development of a plan of nursing care to achieve these goals. Nursing actions are directed toward the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and evaluation of the individual's response to nursing actions and care. Seen in 4 SEC filings
- Professional Nursing means services provided by a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse working within his or her scope of practice. Seen in 2 SEC filings
Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.
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Genie Definition 1
- Professional Nursing means the practice by Registered Nurses requiring specialized judgment and skill based on scientific principles acquired from an authorized nursing school.
Relevant Contract Type
Relevant Circumstances
- Hiring registered nurses within a healthcare facility
- Contracting with a Registered Nurse for specialized services
- Partnership between a healthcare organization and an independent nursing professional or contractor
Relevant Sectors
Genie Definition 2
- Professional Nursing means performing licensed nursing functions aimed at health assessment, goal setting, and development of a healthcare plan to achieve these goals.
Relevant Contract Type
Relevant Circumstances
- Engaging a nurse consultancy to assess and optimize health management systems
- Engaging nurses to provide healthcare planning and management services as an independent provider
Relevant Sectors
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Professional Nursing means the practice by Registered Nurses requiring specialized judgment and skill based on scientific principles acquired from an authorized nursing school.
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