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systems, designing useful decision support systems, managing and deliver-
ing educational experiences, enhancing life-long learning, and supporting
nursing research. (ANA, 2008, p. 1)
Within the scope and standards document the term “individuals refer to pa-
tients, healthcare consumers and any other recipient of nursing care or informat-
ics solutions. The term patient refers to consumers in both a wellness and illness
model” (ANA, 2008, p. 1).
The authors thank Paulette Fraser, MS, RN, BC, for her work as co-leader of
the metastructures section of the ANA’s 2007 revision of the Scope and Standards
for N ...