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BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: a four-year college degree that prepares a person to become a registered nurse.

bee-es-EN (said as letters) abbreviation

What it means

One of the main routes to the NCLEX-RN, alongside the associate degree in nursing. It adds study in leadership, research, community health and the sciences. Many hospitals prefer or require it, and RNs with an associate degree can complete it through RN-to-BSN programs.

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Also writtenbachelor of science in nursing

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registered nurse

A nurse who has passed the NCLEX-RN and holds a state license to practice as an RN.

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