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registered nurse

American  

noun

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


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Origin of registered nurse

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Kristen Rafanan, a registered nurse in Boston, said travel is a priority, but she has cut back.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

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

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

“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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