infirmier

Definitions of infirmier
  1. noun
    one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
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    infirmière
    a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution
    accoucheuse, sage-femme
    a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies
    infirmière qualifiée
    a graduate nurse who has passed examinations for registration
    infirmier visiteur
    a nurse who is paid to visit the sick in their homes
    type of:
    personnel de soin, professionnel de la santé
    a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability
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