Glossary of Site Terminology

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• Accelerated BSN

  Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree for those already holding a Bachelor's Degree in another field. Program typically takes one to two years.

• Accelerated MSN

  Master of Science in Nursing program for Registered Nurses to obtain their MSN degree in less than the typical length of the program.

• Accredited

  Accredited nursing programs have been evaluated and approved by a national accrediting body such as the NLNAC or the CCNE. Some programs instead choose to be evaluated and approved by their state governing board rather than opting for national accreditation.

• Associate's Degree

  A two-to-three year program offered at junior and community colleges, an Associate's degree trains and prepares nurses to provide direct patient care in numerous settings. Some hospital nursing schools, colleges, and universities also offer ADN programs.