Registered Nurse (RN)

Background

Registered Nurses provide direct patient care in hospitals, clinics, and community settings. They monitor patients' health, administer medications, perform medical procedures, and help patients recover from illness or injury. RNs work as part of a healthcare team, communicating with doctors and other professionals to ensure patients receive the best possible care.

Similar Roles

Licensed Practical Nurse

Midwife

Paramedic

Lessons to help you on this path

Matched lessons for this role are being reviewed and will appear here soon.

Next Step Roles

Nurse Manager→Clinical Nurse Specialist→Nurse Practitioner→Director of Nursing

Publications

Nursing TimesJournal of Advanced Nursing

Books

The NightingaleCall the MidwifeNursing Today

Movies

CasualtyHolby City

Key Figures

Florence NightingaleEdith CavellVirginia HendersonJean Watson

Classification

SIC Code8050, 8051The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference610.73, 362.17For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

RNRegistered Nurse PractitionerHospital NurseClinical Nurse

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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