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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LAc
Licensed Acupuncturist
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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