1
: the profession of a nurse
schools of nursing
2
: the duties of a nurse
proper nursing is difficult work
Examples of nursing in a Sentence
She has been employed in nursing for several years now.
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All kinds of providers that accept Medicaid patients will feel the effects, including nursing facilities and hospice care, according to Health and Welfare.
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
If Anthony is out, the Red Sox suddenly have an opening at a corner outfield spot with Wilyer Abreu still on the IL nursing a calf strain.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Testimony indicated that Polk had been providing in-home care for Margolick for several years after the older woman had COVID-19 and became bedridden and Zarnowitz hired nursing care for his wife.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Over 90% of employees surveyed also supported employer efforts to create more inclusive work environments by providing, for example, nursing rooms, childcare facilities, or accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
If Anthony is out, the Red Sox suddenly have an opening at a corner outfield spot with Wilyer Abreu still on the IL nursing a calf strain.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Testimony indicated that Polk had been providing in-home care for Margolick for several years after the older woman had COVID-19 and became bedridden and Zarnowitz hired nursing care for his wife.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Over 90% of employees surveyed also supported employer efforts to create more inclusive work environments by providing, for example, nursing rooms, childcare facilities, or accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Nursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nursing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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