Individual who has graduated from a course of study at a state-approved school of nursing, passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), and been licensed by appropriate state authority. RNs are the most highly educated of nurses with the widest scope of responsibility including, at least potentially, all aspects of nursing care. RNs work in a variety of settings (e.g., hospital facilities, medical offices and clinics, public health departments, schools).