nurse (Meaning)
nurse (n)
one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
a woman who is the custodian of children
nurse (v)
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people
treat carefully
give suck to
nurse (n.)
One who nourishes; a person who supplies food, tends, or brings up; as: (a) A woman who has the care of young children; especially, one who suckles an infant not her own. (b) A person, especially a woman, who has the care of the sick or infirm.
One who, or that which, brings up, rears, causes to grow, trains, fosters, or the like.
A lieutenant or first officer, who is the real commander when the captain is unfit for his place.
A peculiar larva of certain trematodes which produces cercariae by asexual reproduction. See Cercaria, and Redia.
Either one of the nurse sharks.
nurse (v. t.)
To nourish; to cherish; to foster
To nourish at the breast; to suckle; to feed and tend, as an infant.
To take care of or tend, as a sick person or an invalid; to attend upon.
To bring up; to raise, by care, from a weak or invalid condition; to foster; to cherish; -- applied to plants, animals, and to any object that needs, or thrives by, attention.
To manage with care and economy, with a view to increase; as, to nurse our national resources.
To caress; to fondle, as a nurse does.
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nurse Sentence Examples
- The dedicated nurse provided compassionate care to her patients, alleviating their pain and improving their well-being.
- The hospital's recruitment team is actively seeking experienced nurses to join their renowned team.
- The nurse practitioner conducted a thorough examination and prescribed medication to address the patient's symptoms.
- The hospice nurse offered emotional support and comfort to the family of a terminally ill patient.
- The school nurse administered vaccinations and monitored the health of students throughout the day.
- The travel nurse embarked on a global adventure, providing care in underserved communities.
- The nurse anesthetist assisted the surgeon during complex medical procedures, ensuring the patient's safety.
- The flight nurse accompanied critically ill patients during air transport, providing expert medical care.
- The psychiatric nurse helped patients manage mental health disorders and navigate recovery.
- The community nurse visited elderly residents at home, providing healthcare services and companionship.
FAQs About the word nurse
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The dedicated nurse provided compassionate care to her patients, alleviating their pain and improving their well-being.
The hospital's recruitment team is actively seeking experienced nurses to join their renowned team.
The nurse practitioner conducted a thorough examination and prescribed medication to address the patient's symptoms.
The hospice nurse offered emotional support and comfort to the family of a terminally ill patient.
