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registered nurse
registered nurse A registered nurse is a nurse who completed an accredited nursing program, passed a state licensing exam, and is licensed by a state authority to practice.
A registered nurse is a nurse who completed an accredited nursing program, passed a state licensing exam, and is licensed by a state authority to practice. Educational preparation may come through hospital diploma, associate degree, baccalaureate, or combined programs.