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Glossary of Credentials

Please refer to this list of academic titles, credentials and certifications.

Meritorious distinctions

FAAN- Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing

FAAOHN-Fellow of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses

FAEN - Fellow of the Academy of Emergency Nursing

FRCN-Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing

FRCNA-Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing Australia

Academic titles

BA-Bachelor of Arts

BS-Bachelor of Science

BSN-Bachelor of Science in Nursing

BScN-Bachelor of Science in Nursing

DNS-Doctor of Nursing Science

DNSc-Doctor of Nursing Science

DSN-Doctor of Science in Nursing

DBA-Doctor of Business Administration

DPA-Doctor of Public Administration

DPhil-Doctor of Philosophy

DSW-Doctor of Social Work

DrPH-Doctor of Public Health

EdD-Doctor of Education

JD-Juris Doctor

MA-Master of Arts

MBA-Master of Business Administration

MEd-Master of Education

MN-Master of Nursing

MS-Master of Science

MSN-Master of Nursing Science

MScN-Master of Science in Nursing

ND-Doctor of Nursing

PhD-Doctor of Philosophy

ScD-Doctor of Science

Certifications

ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

ARNP-Advanced Nurse Practitioner

C-Certified

CCRN-Critical Care Nurse

CDN-Dialysis Nurse

CEN-Emergency Nurse

CNA-Nursing Administration

CNAA-Nursing Administration, Advanced

CNM-Nurse Midwife

CNN-Nephrology Nurse

CNOR-Perioperative Nurse

COHN-Occupational Health Nurse

CPN-Certified Pediatric Nurse

CPNP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

CRNA-Nurse Anesthetist

CRRN-Rehabilitation Nurse

CS-Clinical Specialist

FNP-Family Nurse Practitioner

NNP-Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

OCN-Oncology Nurse

RN-Registered Nurse

RNC-Certifications include the following:

Adult Nurse Practitioner, Community Health Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner, General Nursing Practice, Gerontological Nurse, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, High-Risk Perinatal Nurse, Maternal-Child Health Nurse Practitioner, Medical-Surgical Nurse, Pediatric Nurse, School Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse, and School Nurse.

 
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