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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hospitals and doctors’ offices have been bulking up, but the fastest growth has been at outpatient centers, home healthcare firms, nursing facilities and, especially, social assistance, which includes vocational rehabilitation and child day-care services.
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Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
She was played by nursing student Masashi Endo, from Mission College.
—Nhat V. Meyer, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024
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Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
She was played by nursing student Masashi Endo, from Mission College.
—Nhat V. Meyer, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for nursing
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“Nursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nursing. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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