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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Rebecca Bakker, a registered nursing professor who lives near Grand Rapids, Michigan, had already decided against voting for Trump but has not felt compelled yet towards Harris or any third-party candidates.
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Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
Carolyn Rosenblatt practiced nursing for 10 years and in her legal career, was a litigator for 27 years.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Is balancing a side hustle with your nursing career difficult?
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
What’s the difference between nursing shoes and regular sneakers?
—Samson McDougall, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Nursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nursing. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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