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nurse vs registered nurse

registered nurse vs nurse

nurse and registered nurse both are nouns.

nurse is a verb but registered nurse is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nurse Yes No Yes No
registered nurse Yes No No No
As nouns, registered nurse is a hyponym of nurse; that is, registered nurse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than nurse:
  • nurse: one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
  • registered nurse: a graduate nurse who has passed examinations for registration
nurse (noun) registered nurse (noun)
one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician) a graduate nurse who has passed examinations for registration
a woman who is the custodian of children
nurse (verb) registered 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 nurse and registered nurse

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