'If you've been looking into nursing education for any length of time, you've probably noticed something: there are a lot of acronyms.
There are ADNs, BSNs and MSNs. There are RNs, LPNs, and APRNs. There’s the NCLEX-RN and something called the NLC. If you aren’t familiar with these terms and their definitions, it can be difficult to make much sense of your options.
Let’s review some of the most common acronyms in nursing education and licensure, what they mean, and what you need to remember as you consider your educational pathway to becoming a nurse.