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adnexa

Associated or conjoined anatomical structures... Read More

adormidera

Street name, slang, or code word for heroin... Read More

ADPIE

Acronym for the nursing process of Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation... Read More

adult molested a child

Adult age 18 or older who was sexually abused as a child... Read More

adult nurse practitioner (ANP)

An ... Read More

adult sexual assault

Sexual offense - including rape, incest, fondling, exhibitionism, or pornography - of an adult age 18 or older... Read More

advance directive

A mechanism by which a competent individual expresses his or her wishes should circumstances arise in which he or she no longer is able to make rational and sound decisions regarding his or her medical treatment... Read More

Advanced Forensic Nursing Board Certification (AFN-BC)

Board certification in advanced forensic nursing by peer-reviewed portfolio assessment through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)... Read More

advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)

"A registered nurse who has completed an accredited graduate-level education program that prepares her or him for the role of certified nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse midwife, or clinical nurse specialist; has passed a national certification examination that measures the APRN role and population-focused competencies; maintains continued competence as evidenced by re-certification; and is licensed to practice as an APRN" (ANA, 2015)... Read More

adverse event

Any unexpected or undesirable experience associated with use of a medical product (e... Read More

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