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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These aren't just traditional nursing degrees—they're preparing students to lead healthcare teams that include both human colleagues and AI systems.
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Tonya Green, who has served as North Little Rock School District's nursing supervisor since 2022, was selected as School Nursing Administrator of the Year by the Arkansas School Nurses Association at its 2025 conference held on June 10 and June 11.
—Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
Mackenzie Brown, 25, is using GoFundMe to raise funds to help pay her tuition costs for a nursing program.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Medicaid also funds the majority of long-term care for seniors in skilled nursing facilities.
—Pia Valvassori, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Tonya Green, who has served as North Little Rock School District's nursing supervisor since 2022, was selected as School Nursing Administrator of the Year by the Arkansas School Nurses Association at its 2025 conference held on June 10 and June 11.
—Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
Mackenzie Brown, 25, is using GoFundMe to raise funds to help pay her tuition costs for a nursing program.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Medicaid also funds the majority of long-term care for seniors in skilled nursing facilities.
—Pia Valvassori, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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“Nursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nursing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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