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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An increase in funding for nursing education would help solve this worsening problem.
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Tracy R. Vitale and Caroline Dorsen, STAT, 16 July 2024
On immigration and crime: Some migrants who have entered the U.S. illegally through the southern border in recent years have been charged with serious crimes — this includes the suspect in the high-profile murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
—Laura Doan, CBS News, 16 July 2024
In August 2023, Savage X Fenty introduced its first line of maternity wear and items for postpartum moms, and Rihanna demonstrated one of the nursing bras by posing with baby RZA at her breast.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 July 2024
The gift also increases financial aid for students at its schools of nursing, public health and other graduate schools, according to a press release.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 9 July 2024
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Tracy R. Vitale and Caroline Dorsen, STAT, 16 July 2024
On immigration and crime: Some migrants who have entered the U.S. illegally through the southern border in recent years have been charged with serious crimes — this includes the suspect in the high-profile murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
—Laura Doan, CBS News, 16 July 2024
In August 2023, Savage X Fenty introduced its first line of maternity wear and items for postpartum moms, and Rihanna demonstrated one of the nursing bras by posing with baby RZA at her breast.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 July 2024
The gift also increases financial aid for students at its schools of nursing, public health and other graduate schools, according to a press release.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 9 July 2024
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“Nursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nursing. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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