msn is a website. this question makes absolutely no sense. is this a joke? NO not a joke. Some doctors have the degreed letters APN MSN behind their names... Curious to know what the letters mean....
MSN: Master of Science in Nursing
MSN = Masters in the Science of Nursing. It means they are a nurse, not a doctor.
There is very little difference between an MS and an MSN in nursing. Both of them are Master of Science in Nursing. An MS is geared more towards academics while the MSN is geared more toward practice.
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Board Certified
Typically, it is MSN.
The company MSN Degree provides information about the Master of Science in Nursing degree. The company also lists the top 400 nursing schools that offer the program.
On an employee nametag, it means Master of Science in Nursing.
It could mean a number of things. Could be a master of science degree in nursing (MSN). no it stand for micsoft social networking
In this case you would put the highest degree earned, the MSN. Including the BSN would not serve any purpose seeing that you would have had to achieve that to pursue the MSN.
Answer 1: The two nursing degrees about which you ask are written as follows...* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)* Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)...simple as that.
For medical nursing, the credentials needed vary depending upon the area of specialty and practice. The degrees list from from CCRN (Nursing Certification), RN (Nursing licensure) to MSN (highest earned academic degree).
A master of science in nursing (MSN) is an advanced-level postgraduate degree for registered nurses and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers.
It’s no secret that nurses are in demand all over the country. If you are strong in the sciences and enjoy working with people, perhaps a degree in nursing is for you. There are a variety of nursing degrees to choose from. Here are some of the possibilities awaiting you in the field of nursing.Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN)This is a 2-year degree that is obtained from a community college or vocational school. An AA in Nursing is the minimum degree required to become a registered nurse (RN).Bachelor’s Degree (Bachelor of Science) in Nursing (BSN)This is a 4-year degree from a college or university. During a BSN, students gain hands-on experience working with patients during internships. A BSN is more competitive than a ADN as you enter the workforce.Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN)For most MSN programs, you must hold a BSN (or have completed the required prerequisites) before pursuing this degree. There are also a variety of combined BSN and MSN programs that take a shorter amount of time than completing a BSN and then applying for a separate MSN program. Obtaining an MSN allows you to specialize in a certain field and gain more detailed knowledge.Nurse Practitioner Degree (NP)A NP degree is a specific type of master’s degree that allows nurses to perform a wider variety of medical exams and procedures. Nurse practitioners are in high demand.Doctorate of Nursing (DNP or DNS)A doctorate in nursing is the highest nursing degree one can hold. There are two A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree focuses on the clinical aspects of nursing, and a Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) focuses on researching and teaching.