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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A graduate trained nurse who has passed a state registration examination and has been licensed to practice nursing.
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A professional nurse who has completed a course of study at an approved and accredited school of nursing and who has passed the National Council of Licensure Examination. RNs are licensed to practice by individual states.
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| RN (abbreviation) | |
| Nurse practitioner (in medicine) |
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