N.M. Admin. Code § 16.12.1.8

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Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 16.12.1.8 - GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATONS

A. APRN: Advanced practice registered nurse (i.e. CNP, CNS, CRNA);

B. CE: Continuing education;

C. CHT: Certified hemodialysis technician;

D. CMA: Certified medication aide;

E. CNP: Certified nurse practitioner;

F. CNS: Clinical nurse specialist;

G. COA: Council on accreditation of nurse anesthesia educational program;

H. CRNA: Certified registered nurse anesthetist;

I. DNP: Doctor of nursing practice;

J. GCNS: Graduate clinical nurse specialist;

K. GN: Graduate nurse;

L. GNP: Graduate nurse practitioner;

M. GPN: Graduate practical nurse;

N. GRNA: Graduate registered nurse anesthetist;

O. LPN: Licensed practical nurse;

P. MN: Master's in nursing;

Q. MSN: Master of science in nursing;

R. NBCRNA: National board on certification & recertification of nurse anesthetists;

S. NCLEX-RN/PN: National council licensing examination - RN/PN;

T. NCSBN: National council of state boards of nursing;

U. NLNAC: National league for nursing accrediting commission;

V. NMSA: New Mexico statutes annotated;

W. NPA: Nursing Practice Act;

X. RN: Registered nurse;

Y. ULA: Uniform Licensing Act.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.12.1.8

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 17, September 15, 2016, eff. 10/1/2016, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 22, November 30, 2021, eff. 12/30/2021, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 23, December 13, 2022, eff. 12/13/2022, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 10, May 21, 2024, eff. 5/21/2024