registered nurse
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of registered nurse
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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I started my career as a registered nurse and worked hard to become a nurse practitioner and educator, which wouldn’t have been possible without federal student loans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
She works as a registered nurse, and recently divorced.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 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
He worked as a research scientist before returning to school to become a registered nurse.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 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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