registered nurse

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registered nurse

n. Abbr. RN

A graduate trained nurse who has passed a state registration examination and has been licensed to practice nursing.

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Noun

registered nurse - a graduate nurse who has passed examinations for registration

nurse - one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

nurse-midwife - a registered nurse who has received special training as a midwife

nurse clinician, nurse practitioner, NP - a registered nurse who has received special training and can perform many of the duties of a physician

Translations

registered nurse n (Brit) → infermiere/a diplomato/a

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