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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The school once had campuses in Plantation and West Palm Beach, with the South Florida institution operating with a stamp of approval by Florida’s nursing board.
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
The benefits of pursuing advanced nursing education among male applicants is evident by the growing number of men in leadership positions across health systems and academic settings.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
The school once had campuses in Plantation and West Palm Beach, with the South Florida institution operating with a stamp of approval by Florida’s nursing board.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
As NewsNation reported, Clever’s survey found that elevated salary expectations were common across all majors, but students studying education and nursing showed a wider disconnect than others.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
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“Nursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nursing. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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