Main Entry: ¹nurse

Pronunciation: \ˈnərs\

Function: noun

1 : a woman who suckles an infant not her own : wet nurse
2 : a person who cares for the sick or infirm ; specifically : a licensed health-care professional who practices independently or is supervised by a physician, surgeon, or dentist and who is skilled in promoting and maintaining health—see licensed practical nurse, licensed vocational nurse, registered nurse