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Across 2. A set of concepts & definitions that describe a systematic view of a phenomena. 3. Accumulation & maintenance of appropriate information. 8. Includes your belief system or worldview of nursing. 9. Competence & proficiency in demonstration of knowledge & skill. 10. Nine points with interpretative statements discussing professional behaviors with clients. 11. Applies to all theories & includes concepts of human beings, environment, health & nursing. 13. The way you best perceive, think, use & retain knowledge. 14. Uses a belief system to explain phenomena, guide practice & conduct research. 15. Ability to retrieve knowledge & apply it appropriately. 16. Systematic theory & knowledge base, authority, community sanction, ethical code & professional culture.

Down 1. Ethics, education, evidence-based practice/research, quality of practice, communication, leadership, collaboration, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization & environmental health. 4. Perception & assimilation of information 5. Provides patient-centered care, interdisciplinary team work, use of evidence-based practice, application of quality improvement measures & successful use of informatics. 6. Personal judgment & self-governing within scope of practice. 7. Tools or means of support. 12. Organized behavior patterns & expectations.