diff --git a/doc/fixes35.0 b/doc/fixes35.0
index 33aa9918f..24ef68434 100644
--- a/doc/fixes35.0
+++ b/doc/fixes35.0
@@ -160,6 +160,7 @@ make changes in hallucination be reflected by changes in mimickery feedback
 add Unaware pseudo-property to suppress various messages while unconscious
 missile which kills engulfer will now be placed prior to hero's return to map
 bugles affect all monsters to some extent
+nurses are affected if player is polymorphed as a cockatrice
 
 
 Platform- and/or Interface-Specific Fixes
diff --git a/src/mhitu.c b/src/mhitu.c
index 798fab331..c54a98efc 100644
--- a/src/mhitu.c
+++ b/src/mhitu.c
@@ -1335,8 +1335,9 @@ dopois:
 		hurtarmor(AD_DCAY);
 		break;
 	    case AD_HEAL:
-		/* a cancelled nurse is just an ordinary monster */
-		if (mtmp->mcan) {
+		/* a cancelled nurse is just an ordinary monster,
+		 * nurses don't heal those that cause petrification */
+		if (mtmp->mcan || (Upolyd && touch_petrifies(youmonst.data))) {
 		    hitmsg(mtmp, mattk);
 		    break;
 		}