C coolthang Member 7+ Year Member 15+ Year Member 20+ Year Member Joined Aug 12, 2001 Messages 61 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location England Website www.warlog.com Feb 3, 2002 #1 Advertisement - 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! 😛
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D DOnut Senior Member 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member 20+ Year Member Joined Dec 18, 2001 Messages 493 Reaction score 1 Points 4,551 Location New Orleans, LA Attending Physician 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.