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Definition of Visiting nurse
1. Noun. A nurse who is paid to visit the sick in their homes.
Generic synonyms: Nurse
Medical Definition of Visiting nurse
1. A nurse who is responsible for a group of clients in the home setting. Visits clients on a routine basis to assist client and family with care as needed and to teach family the care needed so that the client may remain in his/her home. Synonym: visiting nurse. (05 Mar 2000)