Premium Login
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Learn about the definition for this nursing term.
Intense psychological distress, marked by horrifying memories, recurring fears, and feelings of helplessness that develop after a psychologically traumatic event, such as combat, rape, criminal assault, life-threatening accidents, or natural disasters.
Pass the NCLEX Exam, Guaranteed
Your entire career may be on the line. Don't risk wasting time and money on a repeat exam if you fail. With Nurse Premium, you'll be over-prepared, so the official exam will seem easy.