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Here is a list of definitions for each nursing license included in the data, providing a clear understanding of the distinctions between the three licenses.

• RN - A registered nurse (RN) is a nurse who works with doctors and other healthcare professionals to provide patient-centered care. RNs often specialize in caring for specific populations or working in certain settings.
• APRN - A advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is a highly skilled and educated healthcare professional who provides advances levels of care to patients beyond that of a registered nurse.
• NP - A nurse practitioner (NP) is a nurse with graduate-level degree of education. Additional training, skills and experience in advanced practice nursing gives NPSs the authority to do more than registered nurses. They can perform many of the same services that doctors provide.

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