Nurse Practitioner: Glossary of Terms

Disease: condition that impairs the body and/or functions of the body.

Health: state of well-being.

Injury: damage to the body.

Inpatient: patient that stays at least one night at the hospital.

Medicine: science of health.

Nurse: Professional who cares and treats patients.

Outpatient: patient that does not stay over night at the hospital.