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Meaning of NURSING

Pronunciation:  'nurseeng

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
  2. [n]  nourishing at the breast
  3. [n]  the profession of a nurse
 

NURSING is a 7 letter word that starts with N.

 

 Synonyms: breast feeding
 
 See Also: aid, attention, care, health profession, infant feeding, tending

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Nurs"ing\, a.
Supplying or taking nourishment from, or as from, the breast;
as, a nursing mother; a nursing infant.

 
Dream Dictionary
 
 Definition: Seeing someone nursing or dream that you are nursing, suggests that you are nurturing a hidden aspect of yourself.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A medical field composed of of health professionals who attend to patients and assist physicians. Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) must complete a two-year degree program; registered nurses must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree. Nurse practitioners, who are educated to do a wide range of medical diagnoses and treatments, must obtain a specialized master's degree.
 

 

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