Appendix A: Glossary of terms
| Term | Definition | Brief definition |
|---|---|---|
| network | A structure that links people, resources and organizations together in a central hub. Formal networks have criteria for membership with prescribed boundaries, roles and responsibilities. Informal networks have a fluid membership with looser boundaries; members’ roles and levels of engagement vary and are less structured. (Katcher, 2010) | A hub linking people, resources and organizations together |
| nurse | Refers to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses (referred to as “registered practical nurses” in Ontario), registered psychiatric nurses and nurses in advanced practice roles, such as nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists. (CNO, 2018) | Includes nursing roles such as RNs, RPNs, APNs, NPs and CNS |
