nursing

noun

nurs·​ing ˈnər-siŋ How to pronounce nursing (audio)
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. 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 See All Example Sentences for nursing

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of nursing was circa 1533

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“Nursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nursing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

nursing

noun
nurs·​ing
1
: the profession of a nurse
schools of nursing
2
: the duties of a nurse
proper nursing is difficult work

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