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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Many people experiencing homelessness are eligible for long-term care Medicaid benefits that will help pay for hospice in a nursing facility.
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Pilar Ingle, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
Sabra Health Care focuses on skilled nursing/transitional care facilities, senior housing, behavioral health facilities and specialty hospitals.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
The governor’s office and proponents from Illinois’ community colleges say the proposal would allow more Illinoisans to access degrees in fields that could use more workers, such as nursing and cybersecurity.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Work in the sector includes nursing, social assistance, jobs in private colleges and universities, as well as ambulatory services.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Pilar Ingle, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
Sabra Health Care focuses on skilled nursing/transitional care facilities, senior housing, behavioral health facilities and specialty hospitals.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
The governor’s office and proponents from Illinois’ community colleges say the proposal would allow more Illinoisans to access degrees in fields that could use more workers, such as nursing and cybersecurity.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Work in the sector includes nursing, social assistance, jobs in private colleges and universities, as well as ambulatory services.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nursing
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“Nursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nursing. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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