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registered nurse
noun
: a nurse who has more training and experience than a licensed practical nurse and who has passed a special exam
Full Definition of REGISTERED NURSE
: a graduate trained nurse who has been licensed by a state authority after qualifying for registration
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First Known Use of REGISTERED NURSE
1896
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registered nurse
noun
Medical Definition of REGISTERED NURSE
: 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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