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nursing



ADJECTIVE
gaining nourishment by suckling
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In 1975, she chaired an American Nursing Association psychiatric nursing group, and she was the Tennessee Nurses Association district “Nurse of the Year” in 1976.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Nursing homes, by the industry’s own admission, are understaffed and face increasing challenges.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

He was encouraged to complete his return to practice qualification by the then Director of Nursing Joan O'Hagan in 2004.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

"This happened to the journal HIV Nursing," Richardson said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

Nursing and caring for others appealed to her.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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