head-nurse

The comedy here manages to be both breezy and black, with the Korean war clearly standing in for the then-current conflict in Vietnam; Hawkeye and Trapper spend most of their time tormenting their straight-laced tent-mate, Major Frank Burns (Robert Duvall), and his prissy head-nurse girlfriend, "Hot Lips" O'Houlihan (Sally Kellerman).

M*A*S*H: No 18 Phelim O 2010

Packer — the only man who could have pulled the Sergeant through it — kept hospital aboard the old raft, and Mrs. Belltott, as brisk as ever again (but the spirit of that little woman, when things tried it, was not equal to appearances), was head-nurse under his directions.

The Perils of Certain English Prisoners 2007

Packer — the only man who could have pulled the Sergeant through it — kept hospital aboard the old raft, and Mrs. Belltott, as brisk as ever again (but the spirit of that little woman, when things tried it, was not equal to appearances), was head-nurse under his directions.

The Perils of Certain English Prisoners 2007

I have since become aware that nothing can be more decorous than old Mrs. Upton, the excellent head-nurse at Hardover Lodge; and no gentleman more discreet in his conduct than General Talboys.

Tales of all countries 2004

She came to the door after what seemed like a forever of ringing, took a quick look at Lily and, just as quickly, took charge, with a head-nurse kind of efficiency that pleased and reassured Malone.

Knocked for a Loop Rice, Craig, 1908-1957 1957

The head-nurse from Ward No. 1 having come down with his subordinates would call out, "No. 1, full diet," or as the case might be.

Memories A Record of Personal Experience and Adventure During Four Years of War Fannie A. Beers

She had been formerly a nun in the same cloister as her niece, where she had filled the post of head-nurse.

Life of Luther Julius Koestlin

"I am head-nurse in a large family of children," said the other slave.

Friends and Helpers Sarah J. Eddy

The head-nurse kept a small book, into which he copied each day's diet-list.

Memories A Record of Personal Experience and Adventure During Four Years of War Fannie A. Beers

If not, it was left with the head-nurse, and when I made my own rounds it would be my guide in consulting the tastes of the patients themselves as to the kind of food they preferred and its preparation.

Memories A Record of Personal Experience and Adventure During Four Years of War Fannie A. Beers