Synonyms for

Nursing

Verb / ˈnɜ:sɪŋ / Another word for nursing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Nursing means the job or practice of taking care of sick or injured people, usually in a hospital or other medical facility.

Synonyms & similar words

suckle hold wetnurse harbour breastfeeding suck nurse lactate harbor breastfeed givesuck entertain bottlefeed caregiving attending tending healing treating caring nurturing assisting aiding helping supporting comforting soothing consoling ministering doctoring medicating physicking hospitalization

Synonyms by register

Formal

caring tending attending ministering

Informal

looking after taking care of babysitting

Literary

succoring cherishing

Antonyms

neglecting abandoning ignoring starving depriving harming

Common collocations

  • nursing care
  • nursing staff
  • nursing home
  • nursing student
  • nursing profession
  • nursing practice
  • nursing shortage

Word family

noun nurse
verb nurse
adjective nursing

Usage note

While 'nursing' can refer to the act of feeding an infant, it is more commonly used in the context of medical care and tending to the sick or injured.

Example sentences

  1. She is studying nursing in college.
  2. My mom works in nursing and helps people feel better.
  3. Nursing is a very important job because it helps people who are sick or hurt.
  4. Nursing also includes giving medicine, changing bandages, and helping patients with their daily needs.
  5. Nurses work in hospitals, clinics, and even in people's homes.

Quotes

  • Nursing is not just an art, it has a heart. ~Anonymous
  • Nursing is not a job, it's a calling. ~Anonymous
  • Nursing is a work of heart. ~Anonymous

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