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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Williams was born in Alberta, Canada and came to the United States in his 20s to pursue a nursing career, becoming a dual citizen.
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Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025
However, between April 16 and June 24, nursing staff never gave him pain medication nor an anticonvulsant medication used for nerve pain, despite the resident being in constant pain, the report said.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
One-hand clips on the nursing bra give access when the other arm is holding a baby and adjustable pads help with changing coverage needs across the day.
—Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
The culinary students serve lunch to the community multiple days a week, and events like nursing pinning ceremonies and Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations turn the cafeteria into a hub of campus life.
—Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
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Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025
However, between April 16 and June 24, nursing staff never gave him pain medication nor an anticonvulsant medication used for nerve pain, despite the resident being in constant pain, the report said.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
One-hand clips on the nursing bra give access when the other arm is holding a baby and adjustable pads help with changing coverage needs across the day.
—Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
The culinary students serve lunch to the community multiple days a week, and events like nursing pinning ceremonies and Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations turn the cafeteria into a hub of campus life.
—Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Nursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nursing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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