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   Nurse

   /nərs/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital. Similar caregiverattendantcarerinformal:Florence Nightingalenurseycandy-striper
   • ▪ a person employed or trained to take charge of young children: "her mother's old nurse" Similar nannygovernessau pairnursemaidcrèche workerbabysitternursery nursechildminderchildcarerayahamahmetapelotinformal:nurseydated:bonne
   • ▪ a wet nurse.
   • ▪ a tree or crop planted as a shelter to others.
   • ▪ a worker bee, ant, or other social insect, caring for a young brood.

   verb

   • 1. give medical and other attention to (a sick person): "she nursed the girl through a dangerous illness" Similar care fortake care oflook aftertendattend tominister to
   • ▪ care for the sick and infirm, especially as a profession: "she nursed at the hospital for thirty years"
   • ▪ try to cure or alleviate (an injury, injured part, or illness) by treating it carefully and protectively: "he has been nursing a cold" Similar treatmedicatetendattend tocurehealdressbandagesootheinformal:doctor
   • ▪ hold closely and carefully or caressingly: "he nursed his small case on his lap"
   • ▪ hold (a cup or glass) in one's hands, drinking from it occasionally: "I nursed a double brandy"
   • ▪ harbor (a belief or feeling), especially for a long time: "I still nurse anger and resentment" Similar harborfosterentertainbrood overbearhavehold (onto)cherishcling tomaintainretain
   • ▪ take special care of, especially to promote development or well-being: "our political unity needs to be protected and nursed" Similar encouragenurturepromoteboostfurtheradvancecontribute toassisthelpcultivatestimulateprotectsafeguardkeep aliveOpposite neglect; hinder
   • 2. feed (a baby) at the breast: "the women nursed their babies" Similar breastfeedsucklewet-nursefeed
   • ▪ be fed at the breast: "the baby snuffled as he nursed"
   • ▪ be brought up in (a specified condition): dated "he was nursed in the lap of plenty"
   • 3. try to play strokes which keep (the balls) close together.

   Word Origin late Middle English: contraction of earlier nourice, from Old French, from late Latin nutricia, feminine of Latin nutricius ‘(person) that nourishes’, from nutrix, nutric- ‘nurse’, from nutrire ‘nourish’. The verb was originally a contraction of nourish, altered under the influence of the noun.

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2. www.nursingworld.org › practice-policy › workforceWhat is Nursing? Your Questions Answered | ANA

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   DEFINITION OF NURSING. Nursing integrates the art and science of caring and focuses on the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and human functioning; prevention of illness and injury; facilitation of healing; and alleviation of suffering through compassionate presence.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › nurseNURSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick or infirm. Compare nurse-midwife, nurse-practitioner, physician's assistant, practical nurse, registered nurse. a woman who has the general care of a child or children; dry nurse. a woman employed to suckle an infant; wet nurse.

4. nurse.org › education › what-is-nursingWhat is Nursing? Top FAQs Answered - Nurse.org

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   Nov 7, 2023 · Nursing is a profession focused on promoting and restoring health, preventing illness, and providing care to individuals, families, and communities. It encompasses many responsibilities, including, Patient assessment. Medication administration. Wound care. Patient education. Emotional support.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNURSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   nurse verb [T] (TAKE CARE OF) C2. to care for a person or an animal while they are ill: He gave up his job so that he could nurse his mother at home. They found an injured cat and carefully nursed it back to health (= until it was well again). Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

6. www.britannica.com › science › nursingNursing | History, Education, & Practices | Britannica

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   Apr 19, 2024 · nursing, profession that assumes responsibility for the continuous care of the sick, the injured, the disabled, and the dying. Nursing is also responsible for encouraging the health of individuals, families, and communities in medical and community settings.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nursingNursing Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › nurseNURSE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   NURSE definition: 1. someone whose job is to care for sick and injured people 2. to care for a person or animal that…. Learn more.