APRN, CNP, ACNP, NP, CNS: Advanced Practice Nurses and the Acronyms Defined
Nurse Abnormalities
APRIL 12, 2019
So, in an effort to decipher the acronyms and make it easier for you, I have tried to organize as many advanced practice nursing roles as possible below and their associated acronyms with an explanation. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is an umbrella term and at the top of the pyramid.
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