nursing - n. the job of taking care of people who are sick, injured, or old

certify – v. to say officially that something or someone has met certain standards or requirements

brush - v. to clean or smooth (something) with a brush

bedpan - n. a shallow pan used as a toilet by a person who is too ill to get out of bed

license - n. an official document or card that gives you permission to do, use, or have something

geriatric - adj. of or relating to the process of growing old and the medical care of old people

assisted-living - n. a system that provides a place to live and medical care for people (such as elderly or disabled people) who need help with daily activities

fragile - adj. easily broken or damaged

interact - v. to talk or do things with other people

pulse - n. the regular movement of blood through your body that is caused by the beating of your heart and that can be felt by touching certain parts of your body