dhc 9, 10, 11 vocab

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Registered nurse with master's degree training who can serve as a primary care provider; includes nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, nurse practitioner, and clinical nurse specialists

Allopathic Physician

A physician offering medical care using pharmacologically active agents or surgical interventions to treat or suppress symptoms of diseases or injuries

American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)

Agency that administers qualifying exams to practice in medical specialties - for example surgery

American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM)

Agency that certifies podiatrists in the field of medicine

American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABFAS)

Agency that certifies podiatrists in the field of surgery

American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

Accrediting agency for graduates of osteopathic physicians; also administers certifying exams for specialty physicians

American Podiatric Medical Licensing Exam (APMLE)

Exam required for graduates of podiatric medicine to podiatric medicine

Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA)

Exam required of graduates of osteopathic medicine to obtain a license to practice medicine

Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME)

Accrediting agency for schools of podiatric medicine

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

A degree conferred by an osteopathic medical school. Osteopathic physicians have the same privileges and similar techniques as allopathic physicians (MDs) but tend to emphasize a more hands-on approach, particularly with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

Profession similar to MDs and Dos but trained in the medical and surgical care of the foot, ankle, and lower leg

Group Practice

Physicians who often work as part of a team, coordinating care for a population of patients, providing backup coverage, and allowing for more time off

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM)

Medical care to control pain and other symptoms in those with life-limiting or serious illness

Hospitalist

Physician (or other primary care provide) who manages patients during the time of hospitalization, including admitting the patient, coordinating care during hospitalization, and following up after discharge

Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)

National accrediting agency for medical education programs in the United States and Canada

Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

Exam required of students applying for schools of medicine, osteopathy, and veterinary medicine

Medical Doctor (MD)

A physician who has obtained a Doctor of Medicine degree at an accredited allopathic medical school

Medical Home

The primary source of ongoing preventive care or disease management for an individual or family

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)

Use of hands to manipulate muscles and joints to diagnose and treat common symptoms such as headache, backache, or muscle strain

Osteopathic Physician

Physician with a Doctor of Osteopathy who places special emphasis on the body's musculoskeletal system, preventive medicine and holistic patient care

Palliative Care

Treatment of symptoms associated with a life-limiting or serious illness, including pain and inability to swallow

Physician Assistant (PA)

A medical professional who may practice preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic medicine under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Responsibilities may include taking a medical history, conducting a physical exam, and ordering and interpreting lab test and x-rays required for making a diagnosis

Primary Care Provider (practitioner) (PCP)

Healthcare practitioners who provide healthcare services for common injuries or illnesses; includes physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants

Solo Practitioner

Physician who works in an independent setting instead of a group practice

U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)

Exam required of medical school graduates to become licensed to practice medicine

Emergency Medicine

A medical specialty in which physicians care for patients with acute illnesses or injuries that require immediate medical attention

Family Practice

A medical practice that provides Healthcare regardless of age or sex while placing emphasis on the family unit

Geriatrics

Branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and aging people

Gynecology

A field of specialization that focuses on women's health

Internal Medicine

The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and (non-surgical) treatment of diseases of the internal organs (especially in adults)

Middle-level health workers

Health professional with skills beyond those of a registered nurse and short of those of a licensed physician

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Pediatrics

medical care of infants, children, and young adults

Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)

Examination that graduates of physician assistant training programs must pass to be certified and licensed in their profession

Primary care

Healthcare that focuses on prevention, early detection, and treatment that takes General responsibility for individual patients

Psychiatry

The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders

Surgery

The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of injury, deformity, and disease by making physical altercations to tissue; surgical treatments range from minor procedures such as inserting stitches into external wounds to Aid the healing process to major, invasive procedures used to alter, repair, remove, or transplant internal organs

Telemedicine

The use of electronic communications and information technologies to provide or support clinical care at a distance

Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)

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ADN-to-BSN

Educational program that allows nurses with an associate's degree in nursing ( ADN) to complete a bachelor's degree in nursing ( BSN)

ADN-to-MSN

educational program that allows nurses within an associate's degree in nursing ( ADN) to enter and complete a master's degree in nursing ( MSN)

Advanced Practice Registered (APRN)

Registered nurse with master's degree training who can serve as a primary care provider; includes nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, nurse practitioner, and clinical nurse specialists

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)

Agency within the academy that offers specialty certification for nurse practitioners

American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)

Organization that provides certification for midwives and nurse midwives

American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Organization that offers specialty certification for nurses; for example, informatics and cardiac Rehabilitation

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

A four-year degree obtained in order to become a registered nurse

Certified Midwives (CM)

Practitioners who provide the same services as cnms but who lack the trading and certification of registered nurse

Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM)

APRN who provides Primary Care to women, including gynecological exams, Family Planning advice, prenatal care, assistance in labor and delivery, and neonatal care

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)

Provides anesthetic to patients in every practice setting, and for every type of surgery or procedure

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Nurse who provides direct patient care and expert consultations in one of many nursing specialties; master's degree training required

Consensus Model for APRN Regulation

Model to ensure consistency for the education, licensure, and certification of advanced practice registered nurses

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)

Accrediting Agency for the institutions and programs of nurse anesthesia at the postmaster certificate, Masters, or doctoral degree levels in the United States

Interprofessional education (IPE)

Model for teaching students in the Health Professions about the roles and responsibilities of health professionals by functioning as a collaborative team during clinical training

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

Care for people who are sick,, injured convalescent, or disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses

Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)

Care for people who are sick,, injured convalescent, or disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses

LPN-to-BSN

Training programs that allow license to practice nurses ( LPN) to obtain a bachelor's degree in nursing ( BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

In advanced Nursing degree that allows a nurse to obtain APRN status

National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthesists (NBCRNA)

Organization that offers a national certification exam for a nurse anesthetists seeking to obtain or keep their certification and licensure

National Council licensure examination

Either of two licensing exams required to become a registered nurse or a licensed practical or vocational nurse

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN)

licensing exam required to become a registered nurse

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)

licensing exam required to become a licensed practical or vocational nurse

National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Nonprofit organization that provides support for nursing regulatory bodies in all states, the District of Columbia and for US territories

National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN)

Agency that offers specialty certification in IV therapy and gerontology

National League for Nursing (NLN)

Professional organization of nursing faculty

Nurse anesthetist

Nurse who specializes in anesthesia and pain relief

Nurse-midwives

Nurses who specializes in women's health and obstructive particularly labor and delivery

Nurse Practitioners (NPs)

Advanced practice registered nurses with the Master's or a doctoral degree who have a dramatically expanded scope of practice beyond the registered nurse

Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (NPCB)

Agency that certifies nurses as Pediatric Specialists

Pediatric oncology

medical care of children with cancer

Registered Nurses (RNs)

nursing professionals who deliver therapy and treatment to patients as prescribed, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide emotional support to both patients and family members

RN-to-BSN

A degree program that enables registered nurses who do not have a bachelor's degree to obtain a BSN more quickly than would be the case for those without an RN

RN-to-MSN

Allow someone with a bachelor's degree obtain RN status upon completing a Masters of Science in nursing