Cool MateNursing
UK /["/ˈnɜːsɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/"]/
Definition
the job or skill of caring for people who are sick or injured
In simple words: The job of taking care of sick people.
Examples
- a career in nursing
- nursing care
- the nursing profession
Usage notes
Used in healthcare contexts. Appropriate in formal discussions about medical professions but can also be casual when speaking about care. Not used to refer to personal care unless specified.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'nurse' as 'caring' — both share the same root.
Collocations
- general
- clinical
- geriatric
- profession
- care
- services
Synonyms
- caregiving
- healthcare
- medical care
- patient care
- nurturing
Antonyms
- neglect
- ignoring
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'nurse' as a verb and noun.
- Omitting the 'n' sound when pluralizing (e.g., saying 'nursings').
- Using 'nursing' incorrectly as a verb in non-medical contexts.