registered nurse

Example Sentences

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My wife was a registered nurse, and I, as a commercial fisherman, worked for years while we lived and saved on only slightly more than what crew-share employees earned.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

He worked as a research scientist before returning to school to become a registered nurse.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Pretti was a licensed, law-abiding gun owner, registered nurse, and worked at a veteran’s hospital.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

She had earned her vocational nursing license from the school, the Professional Medical Careers Institute, and wanted to continue her studies to become a registered nurse.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

She would finally be the registered nurse she had been striving toward for years.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times