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All terms in NCIT

Label	Id	Description
NCCN Distress Thermometer and Problem List for Patients Version 2.2016	NCIT_C132492	[A screening tool developed by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Distress Management Panel used to identify patient distress coming from any source and patient problems in five categories.]
Licensed Practical Nurse	NCIT_C20822	[Licensed Practical Nurse - a professional healthcare provider who has graduated from an accredited licensed practical nursing program, has passed the state exam for licensure, and been licensed to practice by a state authority.]
Distress over Physical Problem with Substance Abuse	NCIT_C132493	[A question about an individual's distress related to their physical problems with substance abuse.]
Strategic Supplement Program	NCIT_C20823	[Research funding program designed to take advantage of high priority research opportunities that can be completed in short time frames. (2003 Bypass Budget)]
Research Support	NCIT_C17090	[This includes all types of grants, cooperative agreements, and research contracts that support research directly and for which individuals and/or projects have been peer-reviewed.]
Neck Lymph Node Boundary Sublevel IA	NCIT_C132495	[The following anatomical structures define the neck lymph node boundary for sublevel IA: Superior: symphysis of the mandible; inferior: body of the hyoid; anterior (medial): anterior belly of the contralateral digastric muscle; posterior (lateral): anterior belly of the ipsilateral digastric muscle. (AJCC 8th ed.)]
Neck Lymph Node Boundary Sublevel IB	NCIT_C132496	[The following anatomical structures define the neck lymph node boundary for sublevel IB: Superior: body of the mandible; inferior: posterior belly of the digastric muscle; anterior (medial): anterior belly of the digastric muscle; posterior (lateral): stylohyoid muscle. (AJCC 8th ed.)]
Neck Lymph Node Boundary Sublevel IIA	NCIT_C132497	[The following anatomical structures define the neck lymph node boundary for sublevel IIA: Superior: skull base; inferior: horizontal plane defined by the inferior border of the hyoid bone; anterior (medial): stylohyoid muscle; posterior (lateral): vertical plane defined by the spinal accessory nerve. (AJCC 8th ed.)]
Neck Lymph Node Boundary Sublevel IIB	NCIT_C132498	[The following anatomical structures define the neck lymph node boundary for sublevel IIB: Superior: skull base; inferior: horizontal plane defined by the inferior body of the hyoid bone; anterior (medial): vertical plane defined by the spinal accessory nerve; posterior (lateral): lateral border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. (AJCC 8th ed.)]
Two or More New Bone Lesions Indicator	NCIT_C132490	[An indication as to whether there are two or more bone tumors that have not been previously seen or characterized.]
PHB Gene	NCIT_C20839	[This gene plays a role in the negative regulation of both apoptosis and cell proliferation.]
Diabetes Management Nurse Specialist	NCIT_C20835	[The Advanced Diabetes Management Practitioner has an advanced degree and is able to (1) perform complete and/or focused assessments, (2) recognize and prioritize complex data in order to identify needs of patients with diabetes across the life span, and (3) provide therapeutic problem-solving, counseling, and regimen adjustments. The scope of advanced diabetes practice includes management skills such as medication adjustment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise planning, counseling for behavior management and psychosocial issues. Attaining optimal metabolic control may include treatment and monitoring of acute and chronic complications. The depth of knowledge and competence in advanced clinical practice and diabetes skills affords an increased complexity of decision making, which expands the traditional discipline specific practice. Research, publications, mentoring, and continuing professional development are expected skill sets. (ANCC)]
Clinical Nurse Specialist	NCIT_C20832	[Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - a licensed registered nurse who has graduate preparation (a master's or a doctorate) in nursing as a CNS. The CNS is a clinical expert in theory-based and/or research-based nursing practice within a specialty area. (NACNS)]
Enterostomal Therapy Nurse Specialist	NCIT_C20836	[Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Nurses manage conditions such as stomas, draining wounds, fistulas, vascular ulcers, pressure ulcers, neuropathic wounds, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and functional disorders of the bowel and bladder. (WOCN)]
Gerontological Nurse Specialist	NCIT_C20837	[Clinical specialists in gerontological nursing are experts in providing, directing, and influencing the care of older adults and their families and significant others in a variety of settings. Clinical specialists demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of aging, as well as of the interventions necessary for health promotion and management of health status alterations. Clinical specialists provide comprehensive gerontological nursing services independently or collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Through theory and research; clinical specialists advance the health care of older adults and the specialty of gerontological nursing. Clinical specialists are engaged in practice, case management, education, consultation, research, and administration. (ANCC)]
Home Health Nurse Specialist	NCIT_C20838	[Home health nursing refers to the practice of nursing applied to a client with a health deficit in the client's place of residence or appropriate community site. The graduate-prepared clinical specialist in home health nursing can and may be asked to perform all the functions of a generalist. In addition, the clinical specialist possesses substantial clinical experience with clients who are individuals, families, and groups. The clinical specialist has expertise in the process of case management, consultation, collaboration, and education of clients, staff, and other health professionals. In addition, the clinical specialist has proficiency in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs, resources, services, and research for health care delivery to complex clients. (ANCC)]
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	NCIT_C20831	[Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - a registered nurse who provides anesthetics to patients in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, dentists, podiatrists, and other qualified healthcare professionals. CRNAs practice with a high level of autonomy in most surgical practice settings. (AANA)]
Cardiovascular Nurse	NCIT_C20833	[Cardiac/Vascular nurses provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals diagnosed with cardiac/vascular disease as well as those identified at risk for cardiac/vascular events. These services are provided in a variety of settings including acute and ambulatory care facilities, community-based facilities, and work-site and school-based programs. Cardiac/vascular nursing practice promotes achievement and maintenance of optimal cardiac/vascular wellness. The cardiac/vascular nurse is responsible for the development, coordination, and evaluation of a plan of care that uses a multi-disciplinary/case management approach. While concentrating on cardiac/vascular health, the practice considers all influences on health status and the related social and behavioral problems. The theoretical basis for this nursing practice incorporates physiological and psychosocial concepts of health as they affect cardiac/vascular wellness. (ANCC)]
Community Health Nurse Specialist	NCIT_C20834	[A registered nurse prepared at the master's degree level or higher who specializes in exploring and meeting the needs of select populations in community contexts. (UMD, SON)]
Certified Nurse Midwife	NCIT_C20830	[A licensed health care practitioner educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery. CNMs provide primary health care to women of childbearing age including: prenatal care, labor and delivery care, care after birth, gynecological exams, newborn care, assistance with family planning decisions, preconception care, menopausal management and counseling in health maintenance and disease prevention.]