A registered nurse is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and met the

requirements outlined by a country, state, province or similar government-authorized

licensing body to obtain a nursing license. An RN's scope of practice is determined by
legislation, and is regulated by a professional body or council

Nurses have many duties, including caring for patients, communicating with doctors,
administering medicine and checking vital signs. Making up for the biggest healthcare job in
the U.S., nurses play a vital role in medical facilities and enjoy a large number of job
opportunities.

A nurse is a person who is trained to give care to people who are sick or injured. Nurses
work with [doctors] and other health care workers to make patients well and to keep them fit
and healthy. Nurses also help with end-of-life needs and assist other family members with
grieving.