How to Draw a Nurse (Easy Step by Step)
A nurse is a fun character to draw because she is built from simple shapes you already know: ovals, circles, rectangles, and a few curvy lines. The big round head, the ponytail, and the clipboard make her look friendly and kind. Once you finish, you will have a helper ready to take care of all your stuffed animals.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a nurse step by step
How to Draw a Nurse · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The big round head
Draw a big, round shape for the head, like a rounded egg. Start near the bottom on one side, curve up and over the top, and come back down on the other side, leaving the bottom open.
Step 3: Hair and ponytail
Draw a wavy line across the head with a little peak near the middle for the bangs. Then add a curvy ponytail on the right side that swings out and curls down at the end.
Step 4: The neck and body
Under the head, draw a short flat line for the neck. Then draw a body shaped like a rounded box, with straight sides going down and a flat bottom.
Step 5: Arms and hands
On the left side, draw a bendy arm that hangs down from the shoulder and ends in a small round hand. On the right side, draw a short curved line beside the body for the other arm.
Step 6: Little round shoes
Under the body, draw two wide ovals side by side for the shoes. Leave a small gap between them.
Step 7: The clipboard
Next to the right side of the body, draw a tall rectangle for the clipboard. Add a tiny heart on the front, and a small curve at the bottom for the hand holding it.
Step 8: Stethoscope tubes
On the chest, draw two short lines hanging straight down, side by side, starting just under the neck.
Step 9: Face and finishing touches
Add two dots for eyes and a happy curved smile. Then add a small V-shaped collar, a little square badge with a dot in the middle, the stethoscope loop at the bottom, and two short lines for legs above the shoes.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your nurse? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a scientist or how to draw an artist next.
Tips for drawing a nurse
- Sketch the head as a light round shape first, then draw the hair line across it. The little peak in the middle of the bangs makes the hair look neat, so go slowly there.
- Draw the body as a rounded box with straight sides, then add the arms along each side so they look like they are hanging down.
- Draw the shoes as two wide ovals of the same size. If one looks too small, add a little more to it until the pair matches.
Free nurse coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this nurse coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your nurse drawing
Try a light blue or pink uniform, with a bright red heart on the clipboard. For a creative twist, give her a rainbow stethoscope or draw a teddy bear patient sitting next to her.
Nurse fun fact for kids
A stethoscope lets a nurse or doctor listen to your heartbeat and your breathing. It was invented in 1816 by a French doctor named René Laennec, and the first one was just a rolled-up tube of paper.
Questions about drawing a nurse
What shapes do I need to draw a nurse?
You need a big round shape for the head, a rounded box for the body, small curved shapes for the hands, and two ovals for the shoes. A rectangle makes the clipboard, and a tiny heart adds the final touch.
How do I make my nurse look cuter?
Make the head extra big and keep the eyes small and wide apart. A curvy smile and a ponytail that swings out to the side add a lot of cuteness.
How do I draw the stethoscope?
Start under the neck and draw two short lines hanging down the chest. At the end, add a small loop at the bottom to finish it.
