student nurse

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of student nurse¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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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The roommate of a British student nurse has been charged with murder after she was stabbed to death in Texas days before she was due to graduate.

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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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