Registered Nurses: What is an RN

A registered nurse (RN) is generally defined as someone who has completed a recognized nursing training program and has passed the National Council Licensure Examination (the NCLEX-RN). All 50 states in the US recognize the NCLEX-RN as the indicator of the minimum registered nurse requirements for a new nursing graduate. Each state may have their own set of rules and regulations for nursing requirements and practice in addition to the NCLEX-RN.

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