Phrase guide

registered nurse

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A professional nurse who is a licensed graduate of a university or college of nursing who has successfully passed an examination such as NCLEX-RN.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: RN

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: nurse, person

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noun

Meaning 2

a graduate nurse who has passed examinations for registration

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: RN

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: nurse

Narrower terms: nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, NP, nurse clinician

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: geregistreerde verpleegster — nurse who is a licensed graduate
  • Chinese Mandarin: 註冊護士 /注册护士 — nurse who is a licensed graduate
  • Dutch: geregistreerd verpleegkundige — nurse who is a licensed graduate
  • Finnish: sairaanhoitaja — nurse who is a licensed graduate