Saturday’s 1-1 friendly draw at Brackley Town was Nurse’s first action since suffering a second anterior cruciate ligament injury last July.
The 25-year-old defender, who signed a new two-year contract with Town earlier this year, played the first half in Northamptonshire on his return to action.
Hurst said: “He will be pleased. I am sure there would have been some nerves around when you look at the history of when he had the injury, which was this pre-season game realistically last year.
“Psychologically, that can’t be easy, so I am sure he is delighted to have got that first 45 minutes in terms of playing again.
“I think he is fine. He seemed to get through without having any more issues. The plan was always to take off the three lads at half-time who came off, so there is nothing sinister in that. That was just the workload we wanted to give them.”
Academy striker Jeval Thompson-McKenzie came off the bench to open the scoring early in the second half and then went close to doubling the lead before an own goal from Will Hardeman levelled the scores.
Former Wolves academy keeper Joe Young, currently on trial at Town, then made a smart stop with his legs to prevent Liam Cross winning the match for the National League North hosts.
