In 2006, Nurse starred in the Telus British Columbia AAA boys tournament for Kitsilano.

Shortly after, he inked a National Letter of Intent with nearby Texas Tech under the newly hired Billy Gillispie.

[3] Nurse led the team with 29 points in his debut with Texas Tech on November 12, 2011 in a victory over Troy.

Nurse also competed for the Canadian Junior National Team, placing seventh at the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championships in New Zealand.

In January 2016, Nurse signed with the Halifax Hurricanes of the NBL Canada, replacing Alex Johnson.