Nurse, Registered (RN)

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REGISTERED NURSE (RN) -  There are approximately 3.1 million active registered nurses in the United States.  In the US, a registered nurse is a clinician who has completed at least an associate degree in nursing or a hospital-based diploma program.  The RN has successfully completed the NCLEX-RN examination for initial licensure.  Associate degrees in nursing frequently take three years to complete because of the increased volume of undergraduate coursework related to the profession of nursing.  Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees include more thorough coursework in leadership and community health.

Specialty certification is available through organizations such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. After meeting the eligibility requirements and passing the appropriate specialty certification exam, the designation of Registered Nurse – Board Certified (RN-BC) credential is granted.

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OK, Grove, Headstone Symbols and Meanings, RN
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