The ABCs of Nursing Degrees Columbia SC
When it comes to nursing education, there are a lot of acronyms flying around. Not sure what they all mean? Here are some common abbreviations used in the field of nursing. Read on.
Harley's Beauty & Barber Career Institute
(803) 254-0050
(803) 254-0050
1510 Ontario Street
Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology & Nails
(803) 772-6042
(803) 772-6042
449 Saint Andrews Rd
Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC
Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage - Columbia
(803) 798-8800
(803) 798-8800
1420 Colonial Life Blvd, Suite 80
Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC
The ABCs of Nursing Degrees
The ABCs of Nursing Degrees
- ADN: Associate Degree in Nursing
- ACNP: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- ANP: Adult Nurse Practitioner
- APN: Advanced Practice Nurse
- BSN: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- CNP: Clinical Nurse Practitioner
- CNS: Clinical Nursing Specialist
- DNSc: Doctor of Nursing Science
- LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse
- MSN: Master of Science in Nursing
- ND: Doctor of Nursing
- NCLEX-RN: National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
- Ph.D. in Nursing: Doctor of Philosophy degree in nursing
- RN to BSN: A program in which registered nurses study to obtain their BSN
- RN: Registered Nurse
- RNA: Registered Nurse Anesthetist
What does all this tell you? If you plan to become a nurse, you have a lot of options! The key is to hone in on your particular interest, see what's available, and find the program that’s right for you.
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