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Registered nurse
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a licensed healthcare professional who provides a variety of medical care to patients
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
complex compound
Countable
Plural form
registered nurses
Who is a "registered nurse"?
A registered nurse (RN) is a healthcare professional who has completed a nursing education program and has gained a license to practice nursing. Registered nurses provide a wide range of healthcare services, including evaluating and monitoring patients, giving medications, providing treatments, educating patients and their families about health conditions and self-care, and working with other members of the healthcare team to organize care. Additionally, they may specialize in areas such as pediatrics, oncology, or critical care.
Examples
When you're sick, a registered nurse helps with your medical needs.
