student nurse

American  

noun

1. a person who is training to be a nurse at a nursing school or hospital.

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Etymology

Origin of student nurse

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

She said the training, which will be available from this academic year, will give student nurses "the awareness of domestic abuse", in particular the signs that "aren't always visible to the eye".

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The parents of a student nurse who took her own life are calling for a change in the law to ensure mental health patients are supported with decisions about their care.

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At the same time it said a controversial proposal to close the nursing department could be replaced by a new plan which would mean the university would carry on training student nurses.

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The other two car buyers involved were Andrew Wrench, described as "a postman with a penchant for fast cars", and student nurse Amy Hopcraft.

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Lucy Letby failed her final year student nurse placement because she was "cold" and lacking empathy with patients and families, a public inquiry has heard.

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