NURS 1130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: National Institutes Of Health
Document Summary
To secure the united states from the many threats it faces; keep the united states safe. Through citizens corps (by making the community safer and less prone to public health issues), Ready (by teaching the public how to prepare for emergencies), and stop the bleed (by teaching the public what to do when an accident occurs and an ambulance is needed) To make important discoveries that improve health and save lives; to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. Through being employed at the nih, through incorporation of approved research in the field. To promote and improve the health of individuals, families, and communities. Through conducting research (both clinical and basic) that can then be incorporated in the field. To improve health and achieve health equality through access to quality services, a skilled health workforce, and innovative programs.
