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flight nurse

Noun

Meaning

(historical, aviation, occupations) The predecessor to flight attendants, who were registered nurses.

(aviation, medicine, occupations) A medical nurse specialized in working aboard air ambulances, medevac aircraft.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Flight nurse Greg Taylor and respiratory technicians Whitney Ruff and Chris Curtis work shifts up to 20 hours long in extreme circumstances. Source: Internet

Helicopter 552 delivered the patient to the Ash Mountain helibase where care was transferred to a Life Flight nurse. Source: Internet

NMMC flight nurse Javier Tiscareno was recruited by Spruiell a couple of years ago and said his mentor was always there to provide encouragement and knowledge. Source: Internet

She served as chief nurse and flight nurse for the U.S. Air Force Reserve from 1993 to 2009. Source: Internet

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