Acronymorama
These letters after a nurse's name indicate licensure, not a specific degree.
What are R.N.? (Registered Nurse)
CH 110 General Chemistry (required for all nursing programs) requires this math course as a pre-or co-requisite.
What is MA 133?
IC offers an online RN to BSN program for practicing nurses who usually have the equivalent of this degree.
What is an associate's degree?
Many students interested in nursing earn this certification to work in healthcare facilities to help with activities of daily living and other accessory tasks.
What is a CNA? (Certified Nursing Assistant)
Students in the 2+2 program need to take this cornerstone humanities course.
What is Philosophy 115 (Introduction to Logic)
IC has 2+2 and 3+2 articulation agreements with St. John's for students to earn this degree in addition to a BS in Health Science from IC.
What is a BSN?
These advanced practice nurses can prescribe medication.
What are NPs? (Nurse Practitioners)
This laboratory science offered at IC is not required for most nursing programs.
What is physics?
A student can graduate from IC with science coursework and become a nurse in one year through these programs.
What are accelerated BSN programs?
Nursing students must pass this exam to become licensed nurses.
What is the NCLEX? (National Council Licensure Examination )
This teeny tiny biology elective is required for nearly all nursing programs.
What is microbiology?
These knock-out nurses require additional training beyond an MSN.
Who are nurse anesthetists?
This test is required for entry to the clinical portions of nursing programs.
What is the TEAS? (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
This pair of 300-level biology courses is required for nursing programs.
What are BI315 & BI316 Anatomy and Physiology I & II?
IC has 4+2 articulation agreements with SLU and Rush for students interested in earning this advanced nursing degree.
What is an MSN?