New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 12 - NURSING AND HEALTH CARE RELATED PROVIDERS
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 16.12.1.8 - GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATONS

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.12.1.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. APRN: Advanced practice registered nurse (i.e. CNP, CNS, CRNA);

B. CE: Continuing education;

C. CHT: Certified hemodialysis technician;

D. CMA: Certified medication aide;

E. CNP: Certified nurse practitioner;

F. CNS: Clinical nurse specialist;

G. COA: Council on accreditation of nurse anesthesia educational program;

H. CRNA: Certified registered nurse anesthetist;

I. DNP: Doctor of nursing practice;

J. GCNS: Graduate clinical nurse specialist;

K. GN: Graduate nurse;

L. GNP: Graduate nurse practitioner;

M. GPN: Graduate practical nurse;

N. GRNA: Graduate registered nurse anesthetist;

O. LPN: Licensed practical nurse;

P. MN: Master's in nursing;

Q. MSN: Master of science in nursing;

R. NBCRNA: National board on certification & recertification of nurse anesthetists;

S. NCLEX-RN/PN: National council licensing examination - RN/PN;

T. NCSBN: National council of state boards of nursing;

U. NLNAC: National league for nursing accrediting commission;

V. NMSA: New Mexico statutes annotated;

W. NPA: Nursing Practice Act;

X. RN: Registered nurse;

Y. ULA: Uniform Licensing Act.

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