registered nurse

noun

1. a graduate nurse who has passed a state board examination and been registered and licensed to practice nursing. : R.N.

Word History and Origins

Origin of registered nurse¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Another rallygoer, Carrie Wise, a registered nurse from Nassau County, said that she was feeling hopeful for Trump’s victory and that “I feel like Trump will protect us.”

From Salon

A registered nurse, she was left with nothing after she got evicted and crashed her car.

From BBC

The other prison employees, most of whom worked as correctional officers and registered nurses, were charged with abuse of an inmate.

From New York Times

He previously worked there from 2019 to 2021 and left because his wife, a registered nurse, had been transferred to a Naval hospital in another area.

From Seattle Times

She’s smart and educated — a registered nurse who works for a medical insurance provider — and balances her career with a busy family life.

From New York Times

Related Words

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