The list of nursing acronyms and abbreviations.

All nursing related acronyms and abbreviations.

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COCN:
Certified Ostomy Care Nurse(Postnominal, Nursing credential)
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COHN:
Certified Occupational Health Nurse(Postnominal, Nursing credential)
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CORLN:
Certified Otorhinolaryngology Nurse(Postnominal, Nursing credential)
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CPAN:
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse(Postnominal, Nursing credential)
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CPDN:
Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse(Postnominal, Nursing credential)
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CPN:
Certified Pediatric Nurse(Postnominal, Nursing credential)
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CPNP:
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner(Health professional initials)
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CPON:
Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse(Postnominal, Nursing credential)
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CPSN:
Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse(Postnominal, Nursing credential)
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CRN:
Certified Radiologic Nurse(Postnominal, Nursing credential)
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CRNA:
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist(Health professional initials)
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CRNFA:
Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant(Postnominal)
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CRRN:
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse(Postnominal)
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CRRN-A:
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse - Advanced(Postnominal)
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CUCNS:
Certified Urologic Clinical Nurse Specialist(Postnominal)
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CUNP:
Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner(Postnominal, Nursing credential)
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CURN:
Certified Urologic Registered Nurse(Postnominal, Nursing credential)
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CWCN:
Certified Wound Care Nurse(Postnominal, Nursing credential)
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DN:
Doctor of Nursing(Postnominal, Nursing credential, Nursing speciality)
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DNS:
Doctor of Nursing Science(Postnominal, Nursing credential)
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