registered nurse

noun

: a graduate trained nurse who has been licensed by a state authority after qualifying for registration

Examples of registered nurse in a Sentence

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In early February, Adriana Smith — a 30-year-old mom and registered nurse — started experiencing intense headaches. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 14 May 2025 Additionally, Kathryn became a teacher and registered nurse in 1963, per the release. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024 Years later, now a mom and registered nurse, Downstate Hospital’s kidney specialists would diagnose and save my son, who was suffering from an autoimmune condition. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2024 In Florida, this needs to be done by a licensed anesthesiologist assistant, physician assistant or registered nurse with post-anesthesia care experience. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for registered nurse

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of registered nurse was in 1876

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“Registered nurse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/registered%20nurse. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

registered nurse

noun
: a graduate trained nurse who has been licensed to practice by a state authority

called also RN

Medical Definition

registered nurse

noun
: a graduate trained nurse who has been licensed by a state authority after passing qualifying examinations for registration

called also RN

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