Zondervan is touting the new work as âunique,â in part because it is based on a more popular translation of the Bible. The NIV is the second most-read version of the Bible in the United States, after the King James.
Right: The hospital staff is composed of a set of physicians and nurses. Wrong: The hospital staff are composed of a set of physicians and nurses. In the latter example, weâre speaking of âhospital staffâ as a single entity â a âbodyâ (or group) of people that includes physicians and nurses. Single entities require verbs in singular tenses. The phrasing âhospital staff areâ is incorrect because âareâ is the present plural form of the verb âto beâ. BUT
A registered professional nurse (RN) is a licensed health care professional who helps patients to achieve optimal health and prevent disease or injury. RNs provide compassionate care that is respectful of each patient's values and wishes.Ns provide health teaching to patients, families, other care providers and the public. They participate in health research and in making health care policies. RNs may work independently, in collaboration with other health care personnel or under clinical supervision (i.e., from a physician or nurse practitioner).