Nurses, Nursing Education, and Nursing Workforce:
Definitions *

Endorsed by ICONS December 2005

A. Regulatory terminology

B. Education-related terminology

C. Nursing services/care delivery terminology

D. Health care delivery system terminology

E. Managed care models of health care provision terminology

F. Employment terminology

G. Nurse supply terminology

Appendix A: Employment settings

* Definitions do not reflect the official policy or position of any one agency or organization participating in ICONS.