Nurse

usgb/nɜːrs/
noun

A person who takes care of the sick and injured.

The nurse bandaged my wound after I fell down.
Visual representation of "nurse" - A person who takes care of the sick and injured

Often appears as...

  • registered nurse
  • nurse practitioner
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Job Title

Nurse is also a formal job title requiring specific qualifications.

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She just graduated and is now a licensed nurse.
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Gender Neutral

The term 'nurse' applies to all genders, not just women.

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My brother is an excellent nurse at the local hospital.
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Healthcare Settings

Nurses work in various environments, not just hospitals.

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The school nurse checked the child's temperature.
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