RN

What Does RN Mean?

RN means "Right Now," "Registered Nurse," and "Royal Navy." Here is more information about each of these definitions of RN, with examples of use and a brief explanatory video.

Right Now

The abbreviation RN is most commonly used in text messaging and online chats to mean "Right Now" (as in "immediately" and "at this moment"). For example:

• Tony: I'm in a terrible state RN.
• Jordan: What happened?!
• Tony: Nothing. I'm in Florida!

RN features in may other abbreviations used in text messaging with the meaning "Right Now," including:

• CTRN ("Can't Talk Right Now").
• NRN ("Not Right Now").
• WAYDRN ("What Are You Doing Right Now?").

Registered Nurse

RN is also widely recognized as an abbreviation of the title "Registered Nurse." In this context, an RN is a healthcare professional who has graduated from a nursing program and who holds a nursing license.

RNs are regulated by a professional body and are employed in a wide variety of settings. They are often responsible for supervising care delivered by other healthcare workers.

• Sam: Last week, I spent three days in bed being looked after by a nurse.
• Ali: Covid?
• Sam: No. My new boyfriend is an RN!

Royal Navy

In the UK, RN is widely recognized as an abbreviation of "Royal Navy," which is the official name of the UK's naval force.

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Video Summarizing RN

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Example of RN Used in a Text