C coolthang Member 7+ Year Member 15+ Year Member 20+ Year Member Joined Aug 12, 2001 Messages 61 Reaction score 0 Feb 3, 2002 #1 Members don't see this ad. I know this is a stupid question but whats the difference between and RN and a NP and what does RN stand for? Thank You! 😛
Members don't see this ad. I know this is a stupid question but whats the difference between and RN and a NP and what does RN stand for? Thank You! 😛
D DOnut Senior Member 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member 20+ Year Member Joined Dec 18, 2001 Messages 493 Reaction score 1 Feb 3, 2002 #2 An RN stands for registered nurse. An RN either has a two year associates degree, or a four year bachelors degree. A NP is a nurse practitioner. This person holds a masters degree in nursing, and typically specializes in an area.
An RN stands for registered nurse. An RN either has a two year associates degree, or a four year bachelors degree. A NP is a nurse practitioner. This person holds a masters degree in nursing, and typically specializes in an area.