Registered Nurse

(1) A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.'s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, version 25.1 · Classification: Registered Nurse · Specialization: none · Section: Individual

Providers
2,348
States
37
Cities
400

Registered Nurses in PR · showing 21–40 of 821

Registered Nurses by state

Top cities

Springfield, MASan Juan, PRPonce, PRBayamon, PRPatillas, PRHolyoke, MAWorcester, MASeattle, WANorthampton, MACaguas, PRIsabela, PRCarolina, PRAugusta, MEPittsfield, MAWestfield, MAPortland, OR
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Registered Nurse163WA0400XAdministrator Registered Nurse163WA2000XAdult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse163WP0809XAmbulatory Care Registered Nurse163WP2201XAmbulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse163WW0101XCardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse163WC3500XCase Management Registered Nurse163WC0400XChild & Adolescent Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse163WP0807X

About taxonomy 163W00000X

What does taxonomy code 163W00000X mean?

163W00000X is the NUCC taxonomy code for Registered Nurse. The prefix 16 denotes the Nursing Service Providers grouping, 3W the Registered Nurse classification, and 00000 indicates no further specialization.

How many Registered Nurse providers have an NPI?

NPIFinder currently indexes 2,348 providers who list 163W00000X on their NPI record, 1,811 of them as their primary taxonomy. Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, Maine have the most.

Is a taxonomy code the same as board certification?

No. Taxonomy codes are self-reported when a provider applies for an NPI and are not verified by a licensing or certifying board. Check the state license number on the provider profile for licensing status.

How do I find a Registered Nurse near me?

Use the state filter on this page, pick one of the top cities, or search the registry with your city or ZIP code in the location box above.