The ABCs of Nursing Degrees Santa Fe NM

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.
Southwestern College - Santa Fe
(505) 471-5756
3960 San Felipe
Santa Fe, NM
Southwest Acupuncture College - Santa Fe
(505) 438-8884
1622 Galisteo Street
Santa Fe, NM
Institute of American Indian & Alaska Native Culture
(505) 424-2331
83 Avan Nu Po Road
Santa Fe, NM
Southwestern College
877-471-5756
PO Box 4788
Santa Fe, NM
St. John’s College
505.984.6000
1160 Camino Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM
College of Santa Fe
(505) 473-6011
1600 St. Michael's Drive
Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe Community College
(505) 428-1000
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM
St. John's College (NM)
(505) 984-6000
1160 Camino Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM
Institute of American Indian Arts
505.424.2300
83 Avan Nu Po Road
Santa Fe, NM
University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus
(505) 662-5919
4000 University Dr
Los Alamos, NM
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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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