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Education, Nursing

Definition: Use for general articles concerning nursing education.
Notes: GEN: prefer specific; DF: EDUC NURS

Education, Nursing Categories.
Education, Nursing, Associate - A two-year program in nursing education in a community or junior college leading to an A.D. (Associate Degree). Graduates of this program are eligible for state examination for licensure as RN (Registered Nurse).
Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate - A four-year program in nursing education in a college or university leading to a B.S.N. (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). Graduates are eligible for state examination for licensure as RN (Registered Nurse).
Education, Nursing, Diploma Programs - Programs usually offered in hospital schools of nursing leading to a registered nurse diploma (RN). Graduates are eligible for state examination for licensure as RN (Registered Nurse).

Education, Nursing Definitions and Terms

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