Nun
From Conservapedia
A nun is a celibate Catholic woman who is called to serve God. Nuns usually work inside a convent and are part of an order. A nun will often wear a habit, a covering for the head. It is black and white and signifies that one serves God.
Each order has a mission, ordained by God. Some nuns work as teachers in Catholic schools or as nurses in hospitals. All nuns must take a vow of poverty, and any money they earn goes towards supporting their convent or order.
A woman who is a widow or is not a virgin may become a nun, but a divorcee may not, unless approved by the Vatican. In Catholicism, women are not allowed to become priests, but becoming a nun is considered a fulfilling and rewarding choice. Women interested in becoming nuns are encouraged to try living in a convent for a spell so they might decide whether they would really like to serve God in that capacity.
A beginner nun is called a novice and is required to take vows of chastity and poverty. Leaving the sisterhood after taking vows is frowned upon, much like divorce.
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Episcopal Nuns
The Episcopal Church also has women religious, who are known as "nuns". They take vows of poverty and chastity as their Catholic counterparts do.
Buddhist Nun
Buddhist nuns are required to shave their head.
