Medical Credentials Glossary

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ACCE ASPO

(American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics) Certified Childbirth Educator

BC

Bachelor of Surgery

BCh

Bachelor of Surgery

BM

Bachelor of Medicine

BS

Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Surgery

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CB

Bachelor of Surgery

ChB

Bachelor of Surgery

ChD

Doctor of Surgery

COTA

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

CSW

Certified Social Worker

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DCh

Doctor of Surgery

DM

Doctor of Medicine

DME

Doctor of Medical Education

DMSc

Doctor of Medical Science

DPH

Doctor of Public Health

DPM

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

DrPH

Doctor of Public Health

DS

Doctor of Science

DSc

Doctor of Science

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ET

Enterostomal Therapist (Now Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse)

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FAAN

Fellow, American Academy of Nursing

FAAPM

Fellow, American Academy of Pain Management

FCCM

Fellow, American College of Critical Care Medicine

FNC

Family Nurse Clinician

FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

FPNP

Family Planning Nurse Practitioner

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GNP

Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

GPN

General Pediatric Nurse

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HHA

Home Health Aide

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LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse 

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MN

Masters' Degree in Nursing

MSN

Masters' Degree in Nursing

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NICN

Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

NP

Nurse Practitioner

NP-C

Nurse Practitioner, Certified

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OCN

Oncology Certified Nurse

OGNP

Obstetric/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner

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PA

Physician’s Assistant

PHN

Public Health Nurse

PNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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RN

Registered Nurse

RN,C

Registered Nurse, Certified

RN,CS

Registered Nurse, Certified (Clinical) Specialist

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WHNP

Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner

WOCN

Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse

Note: While this list is meant to define many of credentials related to NAFC’s mission, there are many credentials not listed in this glossary. Specifically, if a healthcare professional received training or education outside of the United States, he or she will most likely not be listed above.

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Updated: Oct.20.2008