flight nurse

noun

Meaning

A registered nurse who provides medical care to patients during transport by air, typically in an ambulance helicopter or airplane.

Examples

The flight nurse administered oxygen and monitored the patient's vital signs throughout the journey.
Becoming a flight nurse requires specialized training and extensive experience in emergency care.

Synonyms: air ambulance nurse, transport nurse, paramedic

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flight nurse

noun

Pronunciation: flʌɪt nɜːrs

Definition

A registered nurse who provides medical care to patients during transport by air, typically in an ambulance helicopter or airplane.

Examples

The flight nurse administered oxygen and monitored the patient's vital signs throughout the journey.
Becoming a flight nurse requires specialized training and extensive experience in emergency care.

How to Use flight nurse

flight nurse (collocation): A nurse who works on air transport. — "The flight nurse was highly skilled in emergency procedures."

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