registered nurse (RN)

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).

Registration

Entry in an official registry or record that lists names of persons in an occupation who have satisfied specific requirements or attained a certain level of education and paid a registration fee.

Registration statement

The requisite filing by a company with the SEC of information in connection with the registration of securities prior to a company publicly offering those securities for sale. The registration statement includes a copy of the draft prospectus that will be used by the company in offering securities for sale. In approving a registration, the SEC focuses on the adequacy of the disclosures, and does not rule upon the fairness or quality of the securities as an investment.