What does SRN mean in nursing?

SRN stands for State Registered Nurse. It is a professional designation used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and some other countries to denote a nurse who has completed a state-approved nursing program and is registered with a national nursing regulatory body.

In the United Kingdom, the term "SRN" was traditionally used to refer to nurses who had completed the three-year State Registration training programme. However, this term is now somewhat outdated and has been replaced by the title of "Registered Nurse" (RN). The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the regulatory body for nurses and midwives in the UK and is responsible for maintaining the register of nurses.

To become an SRN in the UK, nurses must complete a three-year full-time nursing degree or a four-year part-time nursing degree. They must also pass the NMC registration examination and meet other requirements, such as having a good command of English and being of good character. Once registered, SRNs can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, community health centres, and care homes.