Science of Medicine and Nursing

nurseunderwater · Apr 7, 2004

Main Entry: sci-ence

Pronunciation: 'sI-&n(t)s

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin scientia, from scient-, sciens having knowledge, from present participle of scire to know; probably akin to Sanskrit chyati he cuts off, Latin scindere to split -- more at SHED

1 : the state of knowing : knowledge as distinguished from ignorance or misunderstanding

2 a : a department of systematized knowledge as an object of study b : something (as a sport or technique) that may be studied or learned like systematized knowledge

3 a : knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method b : such knowledge or such a system of knowledge concerned with the physical world and its phenomena : NATURAL SCIENCE

4 : a system or method reconciling practical ends with scientific laws

hmm....I guess so. With a little/lot intuitive reflection thrown in. :)

sharann, BSN, RN · Apr 7, 2004

I think they are BOTH a combination of science and art if done correctly and with heart and mind blended.

sharann, BSN, RN · Apr 7, 2004

Oh, zenman, I wanted to ask what all your initials stand for. The MSN, MBA I get, but whats the Dipl.ABT(ACCOM) mean? Thanks!

zenman · Apr 7, 2004

ABT is Asian Bodywork Therapist. Zen Shiatsu is the style I practice.

NCCAOM is National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in which I hold Diplomate status.