Home/Glossary/Registered Nurse (RN)Glossary · ClinicalRegistered Nurse (RN)A nurse licensed to provide comprehensive nursing care. RN staffing hours are a top predictor of nursing home outcomes.Related TermsFrailtyDeliriumCertified Nurse Assistant (CNA)Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)Nurse Practitioner (NP)Physician Assistant (PA)GeriatricianPalliative Care← Back to glossary index