No, nurse does not cover more than RN... this is a misconception I specifically see on Reddit all the time, which leads to many degrading us and devaluing the education and work RN’s go through to become a nurse. I’ve been frequenting Reddit for a couple months now and I’ve seen at least 3 posts (mostly in starter packs) portraying nurses as either stupid, trashy, or both. We are often grouped together with CNA’s. Do you know what it took for me to become a CNA before I was a nurse? 14 days of class and a measly state exam I didn’t even crack a book open for. It took me a bachelor’s degree, many sleepless nights, and brutal preparation to pass the national exam to become an RN.