registered nurse
Licensed medical caregiver
A registered nurse is a nurse who has completed formal training and passed licensing examinations, qualifying them to practice under state or national regulation.
The designation distinguishes them from nursing assistants or aides who have less training.
Often abbreviated RN: The RN checked my vitals before the doctor arrived.
Medical attention for sick
- vital signsMeasurable life indicators
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- chartingRecording data visually
- wound careTreatment of bodily injuries
medication administration · triage · intravenous therapy · catheterization · sterile technique · blood draw · injections · patient monitoring
Medical treatment facility
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- scrubsMedical staff uniform
- stethoscopeMedical listening instrument
- nursing stationMedical staff workspace on ward
shift work · night shift · badge · ward · bedside · overtime · burnout · teamwork
Emergency revival technique
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
- code blueHospital cardiac arrest signal
- rapid responseFast action to emergencies
- first responderInitial crisis scene personnel
crash cart · resuscitation · emergency room · trauma care · life-saving · stabilization · emergency protocols · crisis intervention
Sharing another's emotions
- bedside mannerPhysician's interpersonal approach
- patient advocacySupporting medical care rights
- emotional supportCompassionate help during distress
- active listeningFocused, responsive attention to speech
comfort care · reassurance · family support · end-of-life care · holistic care · dignity · trust-building · grief support
Program training future caregivers
- licensureOfficial permission to practice
- clinical rotationsSupervised medical trainee placements
- MSNMicrosoft's online service
- continuing educationOngoing professional coursework after graduation
certification · preceptorship · pharmacology · pathophysiology · anatomy · care plans · nursing board · accreditation
patient care
Medical attention for sick
- vital signsMeasurable life indicators
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- chartingRecording data visually
medication administration · wound care · triage · intravenous therapy · catheterization · sterile technique · blood draw · injections · patient monitoring · care planning
hospital
Medical treatment facility
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- scrubsMedical staff uniform
- stethoscopeMedical listening instrument
nursing station · shift work · night shift · badge · ward · bedside · overtime · burnout · teamwork
CPR
Emergency revival technique
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
- code blueHospital cardiac arrest signal
- rapid responseFast action to emergencies
first responder · crash cart · resuscitation · emergency room · trauma care · life-saving · stabilization · emergency protocols · crisis intervention
empathy
Sharing another's emotions
- bedside mannerPhysician's interpersonal approach
- patient advocacySupporting medical care rights
- emotional supportCompassionate help during distress
active listening · comfort care · reassurance · family support · end-of-life care · holistic care · dignity · trust-building · grief support · cultural sensitivity
nursing school
Program training future caregivers
- licensureOfficial permission to practice
- clinical rotationsSupervised medical trainee placements
- MSNMicrosoft's online service
continuing education · certification · preceptorship · pharmacology · pathophysiology · anatomy · care plans · nursing board · accreditation · specialization
labor and delivery
Process of giving birth
- case managerProfessional coordinating client services
- hospital staffdoctor, department head, surgeon, attending physician, physician
- medical jobsdoctor, physician, surgeon, dentist, pharmacist
- health professionsnursing, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry
- healthcare workersdoctor, surgeon, dentist, paramedic, pharmacist
- licensed professionsdoctor, lawyer, pilot, teacher, dentist
- military nursingnursing corps, combat medic, corpsman, field hospital, military hospital
registered nursephysician
Licensed medical doctor
doctor · attending physician · medical director · chief of medicine · patient
registered nursecertified nursing assistant
Licensed basic care provider
orderly · nursing student · candy striper · volunteer · family caregiver
nurse, register, registered, registration, registry, registrar, unregistered, registrant, deregister