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charge nurse

British  

noun

  1. Female equivalent: sister.  a nurse in charge of a ward in a hospital

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Before that, Katherine LaNasa also won the award for best supporting drama actress for her portrayal of a charge nurse, Dana, in the show.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

Wyle’s co-star Katherine LaNasa, who plays charge nurse Dana Evans, picked up the supporting actress prize for drama and the “The Pitt” won the coveted drama series category.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

Later that evening, a charge nurse threatened to call security on Lisa Wolff if she didn’t leave her husband’s side, the couple said in their suit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

She asked the charge nurse, “How do I get him transferred?”

From Science Magazine • Nov. 21, 2023

The chilly new charge nurse eyes me from the central nurses’ station, wondering if my raised voice is a problem.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman