How to Correctly Write Out Nursing Credentials Such As RN & MSN
There are 2.6 million registered nurses, also known as RNs, in the United States, constituting "the largest health care occupation," according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Besides RNs, there are a variety of nursing professionals whose titles also carry acronyms. Learning the abbreviations and what they stand for will help you navigate the medical field and know the area of expertise and authority of your colleagues.
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Write "registered nurse" if you see the initials "RN" after a man or woman's name. Registered nurses teach patients and family members "how to manage their illnesses or injuries," according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. They also explain post-treatment care that will be administered at home and give advice on diet and exercise regimens.
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Write "licensed practical nurse" when you see the initials "LPN" and "licensed vocational nurse" when you see "LVN." The main duties of an LPN or an LVN are to "provide basic bedside care," according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This includes measuring a patient's vital signs and giving injections.
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Write "Master of Science in Nursing" when you see "MSN." A Master of Science in Nursing program prepares "nurse experts in advanced practice and/or management for leadership in professional nursing practice and patient-centered health care delivery," according to Johns Hopkins University, which has a leading nursing program in the United States. The program focuses on interdisciplinary learning to meet health care challenges.
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