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   nurse

   /nəːs/

   noun

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

   verb

   • 1. give medical and other attention to (a sick person): "he was gradually nursed back to health" Similar care fortake care oflook aftertendattend tominister to
   • ▪ work as a nurse: "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 drink), sipping it occasionally: "I nursed a double brandy"
   • ▪ harbour (a belief or feeling), especially for a long time: "he still nursed a secret desire to try and make amends" Similar harbourfosterentertainbrood overbearhavehold (on to)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.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nurseNurse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of NURSE is a person who cares for the sick or infirm; specifically : a licensed health-care professional who practices independently or is supervised by a physician, surgeon, or dentist and who is skilled in promoting and maintaining health.

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

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   NURSE definition: 1. (the title given to) a person whose job is to care for people who are ill or injured, especially…. Learn more.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › articlesWhat Is a Nurse? Types of Nurses & Roles - Cleveland Clinic

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   Apr 30, 2024 · A nurse is a trained and licensed healthcare professional who provides compassionate, patient-centered care. Nurses work together with other members of a medical team to take care of you when you’re healthy and when you’re sick — whether it’s a temporary infection or an illness that spans years.

5. 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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNURSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to care for a person or an animal while they are sick: 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. to spend a lot of time taking care of something as it grows or develops:

7. www.icn.ch › resources › nursing-definitionsNursing definitions | ICN - International Council of Nurses

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   Nursing definitions. Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people.

8. 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.