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The ABCs of Nursing Degrees Knoxville TN
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.
Pellissippi State Technical Community College
(865) 694-6400
(865) 694-6400
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN
Knoxville, TN
Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc
(865) 588-7878
(865) 588-7878
4704 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN
Knoxville, TN
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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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