noun
nurses' station
Refers to the central work area for nurses in a hospital ward. Wasei-eigo; the English equivalent is 'nurses' station' or 'nursing station'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from nurse center
See also: ナースステーション
ナースセンターに患者のカルテが置いてある。
The patient's chart is at the nurses' station.
noun
nurse training and placement organization
A less common meaning referring to an organization that trains and places nurses. Not a standard English term; specific to certain Japanese contexts.
そのナースセンターは新人看護師の研修を行っている。
That nurse training and placement organization provides training for new nurses.