nursing
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈnɝsɪŋ// UK //nˈɜːsɪŋ// nurs·ing
n. the job or activity of looking after people who are sick, injured, or old. It involves giving medical care and making sure patients are comfortable.
n. the profession or practice of providing medical care and support to patients, typically within a hospital or clinical setting. Often used to describe the specific academic and practical training required for this role.
She decided to study nursing after working as a volunteer.
The hospital is currently facing a shortage of staff in the pediatric nursing department.
Advances in medical technology have significantly expanded the scope of modern nursing, requiring practitioners to master complex diagnostic equipment alongside traditional patient care duties.