nurse
nurse
nɜrs
nērs
British pronunciation
/nɜːs/

Definition & Meaning of "nurse"in English

Nurse
01

someone who has been trained to care for injured or sick people, particularly in a hospital

nurse definition and meaning

Who is a "nurse"?

A nurse is a healthcare professional who provides various levels of patient care under the supervision of doctors and other medical professionals. Nurses help with patient evaluations, giving medications, monitoring vital signs, providing treatments, and educating patients and their families about health conditions and self-care. Nurses work together with other members of the healthcare team to make sure patients receive thorough care. They can specialize in various areas, such as pediatric nursing, critical care nursing, psychiatric nursing, or community health nursing, among others.

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I appreciate the hard work and dedication of nurses in keeping us healthy and safe.
I thanked the nurse for her compassionate care during my stay in the hospital.
02

a woman who is the custodian of children

nurse definition and meaning
to nurse
01

to provide care and support to individuals who are sick or handicapped, aiding in their recovery or well-being

Transitive: to nurse sb
to nurse definition and meaning
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After the surgery, she decided to nurse her friend back to health by providing constant care and support.
The dedicated nurse spent hours nursing the elderly patient, ensuring they were comfortable and attended to their medical needs.
02

to take care of an injury or illness by treating it gently and with attention

Transitive: to nurse an injury or illness
to nurse definition and meaning
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She carefully nursed her sprained ankle by keeping it elevated and iced.
He nursed his cold by drinking warm tea and resting.
03

to carefully hold and nurture a thought, feeling, or theory within oneself over time without expressing them openly

Transitive: to nurse a thought or feeling
to nurse definition and meaning
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She nursed a secret hope that things would get better.
Despite the disappointment, she continued to nurse her dreams.
04

to sip or drink a beverage slowly or gently

Transitive: to nurse a drink
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She nursed her coffee, enjoying the warmth as she read the book.
He sat on the porch and nursed his tea, savoring each sip.
05

to be fed milk directly from the mother's breast

Intransitive
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The baby nursed for about twenty minutes before falling asleep.
She loved the bonding time while her infant nursed.
5.1

to breastfeed a baby

Transitive: to nurse a baby
to nurse definition and meaning
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She nursed her baby every few hours throughout the day.
The mother chose to nurse her newborn for the first six months.
06

to provide careful attention and care to someone or something to help it grow or improve

Transitive: to nurse sth
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He nursed the project through its difficult stages, ensuring its success.
The teacher nursed the students' confidence by offering constant encouragement.
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