flight nurse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The predecessor to flight attendants, who were registered nurses.
  2. A medical nurse specialized in working aboard air ambulances, medevac aircraft.

Word forms

flight nurse flight nurses

Related words

flight flight attendant flight engineer flight medic flight paramedic flight steward flight stewardess flight surgeon licensed practical nurse nurse nurse-practitioner nursing assistant practical nurse registered nurse wet nurse
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