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2. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   Nursing credentials and certifications are the various credentials and certifications that a person must have to practice nursing legally. Nurses' postnominal letters (abbreviations listed after the name) reflect their credentials—that is, their achievements in nursing education , licensure , certification , and fellowship .

3. American Nurses Credentialing Center - Wikipedia

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   The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is a certification body for nursing board certification and the largest certification body for advanced practice registered nurses in the United States, [1] as of 2011 certifying over 75,000 APRNs, including nurse practitioners and clinical ...

4. List of professional designations in the United States

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   Certified by the American Board for Orthotist/Prosthetics Certification (ABC) Certified Sex Therapist: CST Certified Tissue Banking Specialist: CTBS Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse: CWOCN, CWCN, COCN, CCCN, or CWON: Must hold a bachelor's degree in Nursing and complete WOC Education Program accredited by the WOCN Society.

5. What Is a Clinical Nurse Specialist? - WebMD

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   Clinical nurse specialists have earned a Master of Science in Nursing or a higher degree. In addition, they must receive a national certification and state license. The process of becoming a CNS ...

6. Clinical nurse specialist - Wikipedia

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   A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse who can provide advice related to specific conditions or treatment pathways.According to the International Council of Nurses (ICN), an Advanced Practice Nurse is a registered nurse who has acquired the expert knowledge base, complex decision-making skills and clinical competencies for expanded practice, the characteristics of ...

7. Registered nurse - Wikipedia

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   Specialty certification is available through organizations such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. After meeting the eligibility requirements and passing the appropriate specialty certification exam, the designation of Registered Nurse – Board Certified (RN-BC) credential is granted.