The list of medical designation acronyms and abbreviations.

All medical designation related acronyms and abbreviations.

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MBA:
Master of Business Administration(British degree, Postgraduate degree)
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RN:
Registered Nurse(Profession, Hospital, Health professional initials)
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LPN:
Licensed Practical Nurse(Health professional initials, Postnominal)
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MS:
Master of Science(Postgraduate degree, Postgraduate)
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NP:
Nurse Practitioner(Getting pregnant, Trying to Conceive, Obstetrics)
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BA:
Bachelor of Arts(ARTS, Undergraduate degree, Undergraduate)
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BS:
Bachelor of Science(Undergraduate degree, Undergraduate)
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BSN:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing(Health professional initials, Postnominal)
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EMT:
Emergency Medical Technician(Special Operations)
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MSN:
Master of Science in Nursing(Health professional initials)
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BSW:
Bachelor of Social Work(Undergraduate degree, Undergraduate)
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CNA:
Certified Nursing Assistant(Health professional initials, Postnominal)
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CNS:
Clinical Nurse Specialist(Health professional initials, Postnominal)
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DDS:
Doctor of Dental Surgery(Higher doctorate, Doctoral degree, Doctorate)
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LVN:
Licensed Vocational Nurse(Postnominal, Nursing credential)
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MA:
Master of Arts(British degree, Postgraduate degree, Postgraduate)
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MPH:
Master of Public Health(British degree, Postgraduate, Postgraduate degree)
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MSW:
Master of Social Work(Postgraduate degree, Postgraduate)
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PA:
Physician Assistant(Medical education, Medical qualifications)
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PT:
Physical Therapist(Disability education, Health professional initials)
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