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

Raised in a household that put a premium on education, De León had looked at life through the eyes of a student — which proved particularly helpful as a registered nurse specializing in anesthesia.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

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

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

Lyons, a registered nurse, notes that her father works at a different nuclear plant, and her young son even has a Lego model of it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

Walking next to Collins was his slightly younger sister, Ethel, a plump but pretty registered nurse who was almost always by his side.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady