1. A. APRN: Advanced practice registered nurse (i.e. CNP, CNS, CRNA);
2. B. CE: Continuing education;
3. C. CHT: Certified hemodialysis technician;
4. D. CMA: Certified medication aide;
5. E. CNP: Certified nurse practitioner;
6. F. CNS: Clinical nurse specialist;
7. G. COA: Council on accreditation of nurse anesthesia educational program;
8. H. CRNA: Certified registered nurse anesthetist;
9. I. DNP: Doctor of nursing practice;
10. J. GCNS: Graduate clinical nurse specialist;
11. K. GN: Graduate nurse;
12. L. GNP: Graduate nurse practitioner;
13. M. GPN: Graduate practical nurse;
14. N. GRNA: Graduate registered nurse anesthetist;
15. O. LPN: Licensed practical nurse;
16. P. MN: Master’s in nursing;
17. Q. MSN: Master of science in nursing;
18. R. NBCRNA: National board on certification & recertification of nurse anesthetists;
19. S. NCLEX-RN/PN: National council licensing examination - RN/PN;
20. T. NCSBN: National council of state boards of nursing;
21. U. NLNAC: National league for nursing accrediting commission;
22. V. NMSA: New Mexico statutes annotated;
23. W. NPA: Nursing Practice Act;
24. X. RN: Registered nurse;
25. Y. ULA: Uniform Licensing Act.

[16.12.1.8 NMAC - N, 12/13/2022, A, 5/21/2024]