A student nurse can also be referred to as a trainee nurse, a nursing intern, or a nursing assistant. Other possible synonyms for this term include nursing pupil, nursing apprentice, or nursing newcomer. In some contexts, the terms nursing student or nursing learner may also be used to describe someone who is studying to become a professional nurse. Regardless of the specific term used, all of these synonyms generally refer to individuals who are in the process of completing a nursing program or other related training in order to gain the knowledge and experience needed to work in the field of healthcare.