AAH |
Associate in Allied Health |
|
AAN |
Associate of Arts in Nursing |
|
AARCF |
American Association for Respiratory Care Fellow |
|
AAS |
Associate in Applied Science |
|
AAT |
Associate of Arts in Teaching |
|
AAT |
Associate of Applied Technology |
|
ACLS |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
|
ACNP-BC |
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified |
|
ACP |
Applied Cognitive Psychology |
|
ACRN |
AIDS Certified Registered Nurse |
|
ADN |
Associate Degree in Nursing |
|
AEMSN |
Alternate Entry Master of Science in Nursing |
|
ALNC |
Advanced Legal Nurse Consultant |
|
AMSc |
Associate in Medical Science |
|
ANP |
Adult Nurse Practitioner |
|
ANP-BC |
Adult Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified |
|
AOCN |
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse |
|
AOCN |
American Oncology Certified Nurse |
|
AOCNP |
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner |
|
AOCNS |
Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist |
|
APMC |
Advanced Project Management Certification |
|
APN |
Advanced Practice Nurse |
|
APNP |
Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber |
|
APRN |
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse |
|
ARNP |
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner |
|
ARRT |
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists |
|
ART |
Accredited Record Technologist |
|
ASCP |
American Society for Clinical Pathology |
|
ASN |
Associate of Science in Nursing |
|
ASNC |
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology |
|
ASPO |
American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics |
|
ATC |
Athletic Trainer, Certified |
|
BA |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
BC |
Bachelor of Surgery |
|
BC-PCM |
Board Certified - Palliative Care Management |
|
BCh |
Bachelor of Surgery |
|
BCLS |
Basic Cardiac Life Support |
|
BDS |
Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
|
BDSc |
Bachelor of Dental Science |
|
BHS |
Bachelor of Health Science |
|
BHSc Nsg |
Bachelor Health Science |
|
bhyg |
bachelor of hygiene |
|
BM |
Bachelor of Medicine |
|
BM |
Bachelor of Midwifery |
|
BMS |
Bachelor of Medical Science |
|
BN |
Bachelor of Nursing |
|
BPHARM |
Bachelor of Pharmacy |
|
bphn |
bachelor of public health nursing |
|
BS |
Bachelor of Science (clear in education line) |
|
BSEd |
Bachelor of Science in Education |
|
BSEH |
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health |
|
BSM |
Bachelor of Science in Medicine |
|
BSN |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
BSPH |
Bachelor of Science in Public Health |
|
BSW |
Bachelor of Social Work |
|
BVMS |
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Science |
|
C-SPI |
Certified Specialist in Poison Information |
|
CANP |
Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner |
|
CAPA |
Certified Ambulatory Post-Anesthesia Nurse |
|
CAPA |
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse |
|
CARN |
Certified Addiction Registered Nurse |
|
CATN-I |
Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing - Instituteuctor |
|
CATN-I |
Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing - Instructor |
|
CATN-P |
Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing - Provider |
|
CB |
Bachelor of Surgery |
|
CBE |
Chemical and Biological Engineering |
|
CBI |
Certificate in Breast Imaging |
|
CCC-A |
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology |
|
CCC-SLP |
Certificate of Clinical Competance in Speech language pathology |
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CCCN |
Certified Continence Care Nurse |
|
CCE |
Certified Childbirth Educator |
|
CCES |
Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist |
|
CCM |
Certified Case Manager |
|
CCNS |
Critical Care Nurse Specialist |
|
CCNS |
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist |
|
CCP |
Certified Cardiovascular Perfusionist |
|
CCP |
Certified Clinical Perfusionist |
|
CCRN |
Critical Care Registered Nurse |
|
CCSP |
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician |
|
CCST |
Chiropractic Certification in Spinal Trauma |
|
CCTC |
Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator |
|
CCTN |
Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse |
|
CCTRN |
Certified Critical Care Transportation Nurse |
|
CD |
Clinical Dietitian |
|
CD |
Certified Doula |
|
CDA |
Certified Dental Assistant |
|
CDDN |
Certified Developmental Disabilities Nurse |
|
CDMS |
Certified Disability Management Specialist |
|
CDN |
Certified Dialysis Nurse |
|
CDONA/LTC |
Certified Director of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care |
|
CEN |
Certified Emergency Nurse |
|
CETN |
Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse |
|
CFCN |
Certified Foot Care Nurse |
|
CFN |
Certified Forensic Nurse |
|
CFNP |
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner |
|
CFRN |
Certified Flight Registered Nurse |
|
CGN |
Certified Gastroenterology Nurse |
|
CGRN |
Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse |
|
CGT |
Certified Gastroenterology Technician |
|
ChB |
Bachelor of Surgery |
|
ChD |
Doctor of Surgery |
|
CHES |
Certified Health Education Specialist |
|
CHN |
Certified Hemodialysis Nurse |
|
chpn |
certified hospice and palliative nurse |
|
CHRN |
Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse |
|
CHUC |
Certified Health Unit Coordinator |
|
CIC |
Certified in Infection Control |
|
CLA |
Certified Laboratory Assistant |
|
CLNC |
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant |
|
CLPNI |
Certified Licensed Practitioner Nursing, Intravenous |
|
CLS |
Certified Laboratory Scientist |
|
CLS |
Clinical Laboratory Specialist |
|
CLT |
Certified Laboratory Technician |
|
CLT |
Clinical Laboratory Technician |
|
CM |
Master in Surgery |
|
CM |
Chirurgiae Magister |
|
CM |
Certified Midwife |
|
CMA |
Certified Medical Assistant |
|
CMA-A |
Certified Medical Assistant - Administrative |
|
CMA-C |
Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical |
|
CMCN |
Certified Managed Care Nurse |
|
CMDSC |
Certified MDS Coordinator |
|
CMSRN |
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse |
|
CNA |
Certified Nursing Assistant |
|
CNA |
Certified in Nursing Administration |
|
CNA-A |
Certified Nursing Assistant, Advanced |
|
CNAA |
Certified in Nursing Administration, Advanced |
|
CNDLTC |
Certified Nursing Director of Long-Term Care |
|
CNE |
Certified Nurse Educator |
|
CNI |
Clinical Nursing Intern |
|
CNLCP |
Certified Nurse Life Care Planner |
|
CNM |
Certified Nurse Midwifery |
|
CNMT |
Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist |
|
CNN |
Certified Nephrology Nurse |
|
CNNP |
Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner |
|
CNO |
Chief Nursing Officer |
|
CNP |
Certified Nurse Practitioner |
|
CNP |
Community Nurse Practitioner |
|
CNRN |
Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse |
|
CNS |
Clinical Nurse Specialist |
|
CNSN |
Certified Nutrition Support Nurse |
|
CO |
Certified Orthotist |
|
COCN |
Certified Ostomy Care Nurse |
|
COHN |
Certified Occupational Health Nurse |
|
COHN-S |
Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist |
|
COHN-S/CM |
Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist/Case Manager |
|
COHN/CM |
Certified Occupational Health Nurse/Case Manager |
|
COMA |
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Assistant |
|
CORLN |
Certified Otorhinolaryngology Nurse |
|
CORN |
Certified Operating Room Nurse |
|
COTA |
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant |
|
CP |
Certified Prosthetist |
|
CPAN |
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse |
|
CPDN |
Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse |
|
CPFT |
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist |
|
CPHQ |
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality |
|
CPN |
Certified Pediatric Nurse |
|
CPNA |
Certified Pediatric Nurse Associate |
|
CPNL |
Certified Practical Nurse, Long-term care |
|
CPNP |
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practioner |
|
CPON |
Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse |
|
CPSN |
Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse |
|
CRN |
Certified Radiologic Nurse |
|
CRNA |
Certified registered nurse anesthetist |
|
CRNFA |
Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant |
|
CRNH |
Certified Registered Hospice Nurse |
|
CRNI |
Certified Registered Nurse Infusion |
|
CRNI |
Certified Registered Nurse Intravenous |
|
CRNL |
Certified Registered Nurse, Long-term care |
|
CRNO |
Certified Registered Nurse in Ophthalmology |
|
CRNP |
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner |
|
CRRN |
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse |
|
crrn-a |
certified rehabilitation registered nurse – advanced |
|
CRT |
Certified Respiratory Therapist |
|
CRTT |
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician |
|
CS |
Clinical Specialist |
|
CSN |
Certified School Nurse |
|
CST |
Certified Surgical Technologist |
|
CTN |
Certified Transcultural Nurse |
|
CTRN |
Certified Transport Registered Nurse |
|
CUA |
Certified Urologic Associate |
|
CUCNS |
Certified Urologic Clinical Nurse Specialist |
|
CUNP |
Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner |
|
CURN |
Certified Urology Registered Nurse |
|
CVN |
Certified Vascular Nurse |
|
CWCN |
Certified Wound Care Nurse |
|
CWOCN |
Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse |
|
DA |
Dental Assistant |
|
DC |
Doctor of Chiropractic |
|
DCH |
Doctor of Surgery |
|
DCH |
Diploma in Child Health |
|
DCP |
Diploma in Clinical Pathology |
|
DDR |
Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology |
|
DDS |
Doctor of Dental Surgery |
|
DDSC |
Doctor of Dental Science |
|
DM |
Doctor of Medicine |
|
DMD |
Doctor of Dental Medicine |
|
DME |
Doctor of Medical Education |
|
DMSc |
Doctor of Medical Science |
|
Dmt |
Doctor of Medical Technology |
|
DMV |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
|
DN |
Doctor of Nursing |
|
DNC |
Dermatology Nurse Certified |
|
DNE |
Doctor of Nursing Education |
|
DNP |
Doctor of Nursing Practice |
|
DNS |
Doctor of Nursing Science |
|
DNSc |
Doctor of Nursing Science |
|
DO |
Doctor of Osteopathy |
|
DON |
Director Of Nursing |
|
DOs |
Doctor of Ocular Science |
|
DP |
Doctor of Pharmacy |
|
DPH |
Doctor of Public Health |
|
DPHIL |
Doctor of Philosophy |
|
DPHN |
Doctor of Public Health Nursing |
|
DrNP |
Doctor of Nursing Practice |
|
DRPH |
Doctor of Public Health |
|
DS |
Doctor of Science |
|
DSC |
Doctor of Science |
|
DSW |
Doctor of Social Work |
|
DVM |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
|
DVMS |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery |
|
DVR |
Doctor of Veterinary Radiology |
|
DVS |
Doctor of Veterinary Science |
|
EDD |
Doctor of Education |
|
EMT-B |
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic |
|
EMT-D |
Emergency Medical Technician-Defibrillation |
|
EMT-P |
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic |
|
EN |
Enrolled Nurse |
|
ENP |
Emergency Nurse Practitioner |
|
ENPC |
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course |
|
ET |
Enterostomal Therapist |
|
FAAAI |
Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology |
|
faafp |
fellow of the american academy of family physicians |
|
FAAN |
Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology |
|
FAAN |
Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing |
|
FAAO |
Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology |
|
FAAO |
Fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy |
|
FAAOS |
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons |
|
FAAP |
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics |
|
FAAPM |
Fellow, American Academy of Pain Management |
|
facaai |
fellow of the american college of allergy, asthma & immunology |
|
facc |
fellow of the american college of cardiology |
|
FACCP |
Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians |
|
facd |
fellow of the american college of dentists |
|
FACE |
Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology |
|
FACEP |
Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians |
|
facg |
fellow of the american college of gastroenterology |
|
FACOG |
Fellow Of The American College Of Obstetrics And Gynecology |
|
FACOOG |
Fellow American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists |
|
facp |
fellow of the american college of physicians |
|
FACPM |
Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine |
|
FACR |
Fellow of the American College of Radiology |
|
facs |
fellow of the american college of surgeons |
|
FACSM |
Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine |
|
FAEN |
Fellow, Academy of Emergency Nursing |
|
FAGD |
Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry |
|
FAMA |
Fellow of the American Medical Association |
|
FAOTA |
Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association |
|
fapa |
fellow of the american psychiatric association |
|
FAPHA |
Fellow of the American Public Health Association |
|
fcap |
fellow of the college of american pathologists |
|
FCCM |
Fellow of Critical Care Medicine |
|
fcps |
fellow of the college of physicians and surgeons |
|
FDS |
Fellow in Dental Surgery |
|
FFA |
Fellow Of The Faculty Of Anaesthetists |
|
FFARCS |
Fellow of the Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons |
|
FICA |
Fellow of the International Chiropractic Association |
|
FICC |
Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors |
|
FICS |
Fellow of the International College of Surgeons |
|
IPN |
Immunisation Program Nurse |
|
LAC |
Licensed Acupuncturist |
|
LAT |
Laboratory Animal Technician |
|
LAT |
Licensed Athletic Trainer |
|
LATC |
Licensed Athletic Trainer, Certified |
|
LC |
Lighting Certified |
|
LCCE |
Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator |
|
LCPC |
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor |
|
LCSW |
Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
|
LDN |
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist |
|
LDO |
Licensed Dispensing Optician |
|
LICSW |
Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
|
LM |
Licensed Midwife |
|
LMSW |
Licensed Master of Social Work |
|
LNC |
Legal Nurse Consultant |
|
LNCC |
Legal Nurse Consultant Certified |
|
LPC |
Licensed professional counselor |
|
LRCP |
Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians of London |
|
LRCS |
Licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons |
|
LRN |
Low Risk Neonatal |
|
LSN |
Licensed School Nurse |
|
LVN |
Licensed Vocational Nurse |
|
LVN |
Licensed Visiting Nurse |
|
MA |
Master of Arts |
|
MB |
Bachelor of Medicine |
|
MBA |
Master of Business Administration |
|
MBBS |
Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae (Latin: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) |
|
MC |
Master of Surgery |
|
MCH |
Master of Surgery |
|
MD |
Doctor of Medicine |
|
MDS |
Master of Dental Surgery |
|
ME |
Menopause Educator |
|
ME |
Medical Examiner |
|
MED |
Master of Education |
|
MEmerg Nsg |
Masters Degree in Emergency Nursing Australia |
|
MFT |
Marriage and Family Therapist |
|
MHE |
Master of Health Education |
|
MHN |
Mental Health Nurse |
|
MHS |
Master of Health Science |
|
MICN |
Mobile Intensive Care Nurse |
|
MLS |
Master of Library Science |
|
MLT |
Medical Library Technician |
|
MN |
Master of Nursing |
|
MN |
Maternal Newborn |
|
MPA |
Master of Public Administration |
|
MPAS |
Master of Physician Assistant Studies |
|
MPH |
Master of Pharmacy |
|
MPH |
Master of Public Health |
|
MPT |
Master of Physical Therapy |
|
Mrad |
Master of Radiology |
|
MRCP |
member of the Royal College of Physicians |
|
MRCS |
member of the Royal College of Surgeons |
|
mrl |
medical records librarian |
|
MS |
Master of Surgery |
|
MSc |
Master of Surgery |
|
MSD |
Master of Science in Dentistry |
|
MSEE |
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering |
|
MSEH |
Master of Science in Environmental Health |
|
MSLS |
Master of Science in Library Science |
|
MSN |
Master Of Science In Nursing |
|
MSSW |
Master of Science in Social Work |
|
MSurg |
Master of Surgery |
|
MSW |
Master of Social Work |
|
MT |
Medical Technologist |
|
MTA |
Medical Technologist Assistant |
|
MV |
Medicas Veterinarius |
|
NCSN |
National Certified School Nurse |
|
NCT |
Nuclear Cardiology Technologist |
|
ND |
Doctor of Naturopathy |
|
NE-BC |
Nurse Executive-Board Certified |
|
NEA-BC |
Nurse Executive Advanced-Board Certified |
|
NIC |
Neonatal Intensive Care nurse |
|
NMT |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist |
|
NMT |
Nurse Massage Therapist |
|
NNP |
Neonatal Nurse Practition |
|
NP |
Nurse Practitioner |
|
NPC |
Nurse Practitioner, Certified |
|
NPP |
Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric |
|
NREMT-P |
Nationally Registered Paramedic |
|
OCN |
Oncology Certified Nurse |
|
OCS |
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist |
|
OD |
Doctor of Optometry |
|
OGNP |
Obestetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner |
|
OHNCS |
Occupational Health Nursing Clinical Specialist |
|
ONC |
Orthopedic Nurse Certified |
|
OT-C |
Occupational Therapist - Canada |
|
OTA |
Occupational Therapist Assistant |
|
OTC |
Orthopedic Technician, Certified |
|
OTL |
Occupational Therapist Licensed |
|
OTR |
Registered Occupational Therapist |
|
OTR/L |
Licensed Occupational Therapist |
|
PA |
Physician Assistant |
|
PA-C |
Physician's Assistant Certified |
|
PALS |
Pediatric Advanced Life Support |
|
PCCN |
Progressive Care Certified Nurse |
|
PCNS |
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist |
|
PD |
Doctor of Pharmacy |
|
PHARMD |
Doctor of Pharmacy |
|
PharmG |
Graduate in Pharmacy |
|
PhD |
Doctor of Philosophy |
|
PHN |
Public Health Nurse |
|
PHRN |
Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse |
|
PMHCNS |
Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist |
|
PMHNP |
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
|
PNP |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner |
|
PTA |
Physical Therapy Assistant |
|
RD |
Registered Dietician |
|
RD |
Registered Dietitian |
|
RDA |
Registered Dental Assistant |
|
RDCS |
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer |
|
RDH |
Registered Dental Hygienist |
|
RDMS |
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer |
|
REEGT |
Radiologic Electroencephalography Technologist |
|
REPT |
Registered Evoked Potentials Technologist |
|
RHIA |
Registered Health Information Administrator |
|
RHIT |
Registered Health Information Technician |
|
RIPRN |
Rural and Isolated Practice Registered Nurses |
|
RMA |
Registered Medical Assistant |
|
RN |
Registered Nurse |
|
RN,C |
Registered Nurse, Certified: American Academy Certified Nurse |
|
RN-BC |
Registered Nurse, Board Certified |
|
RNA |
Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
|
RNC |
Registered Nurse Certified |
|
RNCS |
Registered Nurse Certified Specialist |
|
RNCS |
Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist |
|
RNFA |
Registered Nurse First Assistant |
|
RNP |
Registered Nurse Practitioner |
|
ROUB |
Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist |
|
RPH |
Registered Pharmacist |
|
RPN |
Registered Practical Nurse |
|
RPT |
Registered Physical Therapist |
|
rRA |
registered record administrator |
|
RRT |
Registered Respiratory Therapist |
|
RT |
Radiologic Technologist |
|
RT |
Registered Technologist |
|
RTR |
Registered Recreational Therapist |
|
RVT |
Registered Vascular Technologist |
|
SANE-A |
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent |
|
SANE-P |
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Pediatric |
|
SBB |
Specialist in Blood Banking |
|
SC |
Specialist in Chemistry |
|
SCD |
Doctor of Science |
|
SCT |
Specialist in Cytotechnology |
|
SEN |
State Enrolled Nurse |
|
SH |
Specialist in Hematology |
|
shn |
Sexual and reproductive Health Nurse |
|
SLS |
Specialist in Laboratory Safety |
|
sm |
Specialist in Microbiology |
|
sm |
Master of Surgery |
|
SN |
Student Nurse |
|
spn |
Student Professional Nurse |
|
ST |
Surgical Technician |
|
SV |
Specialist in Virology |
|
svn |
Student Veterinary Nurse |
|
TNCC-I |
Trauma Nursing Core Course Instructor |
|
TNCC-I |
Trauma Nursing Core Course Instituteuctor |
|
TNCC-P |
Trauma Nursing Core Course Provider |
|
tnp |
Telephone Nursing Practitioner |
|
TNS |
Trauma Nurse Specialist |
|
VMD |
Veterinary Medical Doctor |
|
VT |
Veterinary Technician |
|
WCC |
Wound Care Certified |
|
WHNP |
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner |
|
wocn |
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses |
|