RN
- 1.Right now
- 2.Registered nurse
- 3.Run
- 4.Russian
Registered nurse
An RN is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and has a nursing license. RNs may provide care directly to the patients and are often responsible for supervising the care provided by nursing students, licensed practical nurses, enrolled nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
You will probably see or hear RN any time you visit a hospital. And, of course, any time you receive care at a hospital, you are most likely helped by an RN at some point during your stay.
Example
Superhero RN
Related Slang
| MD | Medical doctor |
| UNADR | You need a doctor |
| CCU | Critical care unit |
| ICU | Intensive care unit |
| ITU | Intensive treatment unit |
| Rx | Prescription |
| meds | Medications |
| OTC | Over-the-counter |
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Run
Rn is a faster way of typing "run" that saves an entire letter. It is most often used to refer to running a machine or software, or physically running with your legs.
The abbreviation is primarily used online and in text messages. However, it is not very common so you may need to clarify what the sender intended to say.
Some people think it's a worthless abbreviation since it only removes one letter. And others think it's too confusing since it is more often used as an acronym for "right now" or "registered nurse."
Example
Although it is uncommon, Forrest is all about "rn"
Related Slang
| GTR | Got to run |
| GR | Gotta run |
| sw | Software |
| s/w | Software |
| dl | Download |
| d/l | Download |
| dlc | Downloadable content |
| comp | Computer |
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Russian
Rn is a simple way to refer to a person as "Russian." They may be describing the person's ethnicity or the fact that they currently live in Russia.
You will typically see rn online when messaging, on social media, or when texting. For example, your friend may text you, "I can't wait for you to meet my rn friend; he's great!"
People may also use rn to describe items, not just people, from Russia. For example, you may message your friend, "Isn't this caviar great? It's rn!"
Example
Rn meme
Related Slang
| azn | Asian |
| CRD | Caucasian Rhythm Disorder |
| Redneck | An uneducated Southerner |
| 4n | Foreign |
| 4nr | Foreigner |
| blaccent | Black accent |
| AAVE | African-American Vernacular English |
| POC | Person of color |
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People often use "RN" in messages and on social media when referring to something "right now." For example, your friend may text, "im so tired rn. imma sleep."
You will likely see RN (or rn) in texts and online messages, including chat rooms and forums. People also use it on social sites like Twitter and TikTok, whether in posts or DMs.
People often use it to communicate the immediacy of something occurring at the moment (atm) or impending. Additionally, they may use it when making plans to do something shortly, like watching a movie, eating food, or playing video games.