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This definition of nursing is expressed in the form of a “core” supported by six “defining characteristics”1. It is important to recognize that nursing is the totality: while some parts of the definition are shared with other health care professions, the uniqueness of nursing lies in their combination. The definition takes account of the great diversity of nursing, which includes the care of people who are healthy as well as those who are sick, and of groups of people as well as individuals. The definition expresses the common core of nursing which remains constant.

Defining Nursing describes why and how this definition was developed, and explains its key concepts. The document was prepared by a small steering group and incorporates the results of wide consultation and participation by RCN members and others. A review of published literature both from the UK and from other countries was undertaken, and a survey was carried out of all the members of the International Council of Nurses to identify definitions of nursing that have been developed in other countries. To ensure that the statement reflects the views of British nurses, and in particular RCN members, a Values Clarification Exercise was undertaken, the findings of which were used as a framework for developing the definition. The Steering Group undertook a consultation exercise on a draft of the document, and Defining Nursing has been amended to take account of the responses received. Definitions of nursing, like nursing itself, are dynamic; nursing is constantly evolving to meet new needs and take account of new knowledge. This document is only a beginning. Later in 2003 the RCN will undertake a survey, based on the work of Queensland Nursing Council, to validate the document and the definition.

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