registered nurse
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of registered nurse
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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It was understood on Thursday that Kennedy, a registered nurse and children's safeguarding specialist, wanted to focus on the caring responsibilities of his family.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Though Lapicki works with plenty of certified registered nurse anesthetists—who are able to administer anesthesia—he or another anesthesiologist are always physically on hand, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
He was married to registered nurse Kenna Rae Hopkins from 2015 to 2017, according to the Sun.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
My wife was a registered nurse, and I, as a commercial fisherman, worked for years while we lived and saved on only slightly more than what crew-share employees earned.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
“I’m a registered nurse and I can take care of him better right here.”
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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