Registered Nurse (Noun)
Meaning
A graduate nurse who has passed examinations for registration.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- After graduating from nursing school, Sarah applied to become a registered nurse in her state.
- To work as a registered nurse, she needed to obtain a license by passing the NCLEX exam.
- Her ultimate goal was to become a registered nurse in pediatrics, so she sought out opportunities to gain experience.
- Upon completion of the required coursework and training, he was eligible to take the test to become a registered nurse.
- Working under the supervision of a seasoned registered nurse, the new graduate was able to gain valuable experience in patient care.