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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Houston Police allege Gloria practiced nursing without a license at least three separate times in October 2024, according to a criminal complaint.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 2 May 2025
As healthcare continues to evolve, nursing education must advance with it.
—Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Emmanuel’s nursing license was at the center of controversy after Samayah’s death.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 2 May 2025
As healthcare continues to evolve, nursing education must advance with it.
—Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Emmanuel’s nursing license was at the center of controversy after Samayah’s death.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
These properties bring together skilled nursing and assisted living on one campus.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Nursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nursing. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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