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RN vs nurse

nurse vs RN

RN and nurse both are nouns.

RN is not a verb while nurse is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
RN Yes No No No
nurse Yes No Yes No
As nouns, nurse is a hypernym of RN; that is, nurse is a word with a broader meaning than RN:
  • RN: a graduate nurse who has passed examinations for registration
  • nurse: one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
RN (noun) nurse (noun)
a graduate nurse who has passed examinations for registration one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
a woman who is the custodian of children
RN (verb) nurse (verb)
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
give suck to
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people
treat carefully
Difference between RN and nurse

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