Registered nurse

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Registered Nurse

A Registered Nurse (pronunciation: /ˈrɛdʒɪstərd nɜːrs/) is a healthcare professional who has graduated from a nursing program and has passed a national licensing exam to obtain a nursing license.

Etymology

The term "Registered Nurse" originates from the English language. "Registered" comes from the Latin word "registrum", meaning list or record, and "Nurse" comes from the Old French word "nourice", meaning one who cares for, feeds, or nurtures.

Role and Responsibilities

A Registered Nurse's primary responsibility is to provide care to patients in a variety of healthcare settings. This includes hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, schools, and home health care settings. They perform a wide range of tasks including patient assessments, administering medications, providing treatments, and educating patients and their families about their health conditions.

Registered Nurses also play a critical role in patient advocacy, ensuring that the patient's needs are met and their rights are respected. They often work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals such as physicians, pharmacists, and physical therapists.

Education and Licensing

To become a Registered Nurse, an individual must first complete a nursing program. This can be a diploma program, an associate degree in nursing (ADN), or a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). After completing the program, they must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to obtain their nursing license.

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