Rn

1 of 3

symbol

radon

RN

2 of 3

noun

RN

3 of 3

abbreviation

Royal Navy

Examples of Rn in a Sentence

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Noun
To get a clearer picture of exactly what emergency essentials should have a permanent home in your suitcase, Travel + Leisure spoke with Karen Fischer, RN, BSN, CCRN to uncover exactly what additions your carry-on needs for trips of any duration. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025 Explain that migraine is a disease that can affect the entire body, and talk about what an attack is like for you, Kylie Gagan, RN, director of education at the Association of Migraine Disorders, told Health. Kristen Fischer, Health, 11 June 2025 In addition, according to the 2025 NSI National Health Care Retention and RN Staffing Report, the resulting nurse turnover has reached as high as 27.1% (in 2021) and can cost hospitals up to $72,700 per nurse. Alexander Podgornyy, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 Expert Insight Katie Bull, MSN, EdD, RN, and founder of The Bullish Nurse, told Newsweek the issue goes deeper than a questionable gift. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Rn

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Rn was in 1903

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“Rn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rn. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

RN

noun
ˌär-ˈen

Medical Definition

Rn

1 of 2 symbol
radon

RN

2 of 2 noun

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