From Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Professions
A nurse who has graduated from an accredited school of nursing and has been registered and licensed to practice by a state authority.
From The Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health
A registered nurse who holds a master’s degree in nursing and who has acquired advanced knowledge and clinical skills in a specific area of nursing practice.
From Encyclopedia of Women's Health
A registered nurse who has advanced education in nursing (a master’s of science in nursing) and clinical experience in a specialized area of nursing practice. They collaborate with other health care providers to deliver primary care to patients.
From Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
A registered nurse qualified by advanced study in an accredited program in the specialty of nurse anesthesia to manage patient care during the administration of anesthesia in selected surgical situations.
From The Columbia Encyclopedia
Health-care professional who provides patient services ranging from taking medical histories and doing physical examinations to performing minor surgical procedures
