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Castaneda Glossary of Career
Castaneda Glossary of Career
Diploma in Nursing: Hospital based diploma program, takes about three years to complete.
DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice
DON: Director of nursing is one who oversees that proper care is given to all individuals at their
health care facility and usually reports to the CEO or COO of the company.
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FDA: Food and drug administration
Fight nurse: A flight nurse provides pre-hospital emergency assistance, to patients aboard
aircrafts and helicopters in life-threatening situations.
LPN: Licensed practical nurse – needs only complete an accredited nursing program and pass a
state board to practice, but must work under physicians.
RN: Registered nurse: – is one who has graduated from college and passed the national license
exam.
Service director: A director will usually oversee an entire facility and have other nurse mangers
reporting to them regarding the larger organization as a whole.
Scope of Practice: Terminology used by state licensing boards for professions that defines the
procedures, actions, and processes that are permitted for the licensed individual.
SICU: Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Travel nurse: – a nurse who works for short periods of time with different health care facilities.