Title
School of Nursing: Standard On Acronyms
Unit Standard
Introduction
Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to establish a list of acronyms and terms used within the School of Nursing. While acronyms are a useful way to communicate essential information quickly, their usage may impede communications for many who are unfamiliar with the terms they represent. This document is meant to assist with communications and provide standardization for School of Nursing users.
Scope of Applicability
This standard is for School of Nursing faculty, staff, and students.
Standard
Acronyms and Terms: School of Nursing
Acronyms and Terms Table
| Acronym |
Term |
| AACN |
American Association of Colleges of Nursing |
| AAPC |
Academic Affairs Policy Council |
| ABSN |
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
| AGPCNP |
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN & DNP) |
| AHEC |
Area Health Education Centers |
| APA |
Advanced Practice Area |
| APR |
Appointment, Promotions and Review Committee |
| APT |
Appointment, Promotions and Tenure Committee |
| BAC |
Baccalaureate Admissions Committee |
| BBL |
Biobehavorial Laboratory |
| BEC |
Baccalaureate Executive Committee |
| BSN to DNP |
Postbaccalaureate to DNP |
| BSN to PhD |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing to PhD |
| BSN |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
| CAS |
Centralized Application Service |
| CCNE |
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (Accreditation Organization) |
| CRS |
Course Rotation Schedule |
| CLL |
Center for Life Long Learning |
| DNP |
Doctor of Nursing Practice |
| DNPAC |
DNP Admissions Committee |
| DNPEC |
DNP Executive Committee |
| EISLE |
Education Innovation Simulation Learning Environment |
| EMVS |
Ethnic Minority Visiting Scholar |
| FEC |
Faculty Executive Committee |
| FNP |
Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN and DNP) |
| GCNE |
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education |
| HCS |
Health Care Systems Specialist (MSN and DNP) |
| HSL |
Health Sciences Library |
| IRB |
Institutional Review Board |
| IIT |
Information and Instructional Technology |
| MAC |
Master's Admissions Committee |
| MEC |
Master's Executive Committee |
| MSN-DNP |
Postmaster's to DNP degree |
| NFLP |
Nursing Faculty Loan Program |
| NRC |
Nursing Research Committee (UNC-Hospitals) |
| NurSys |
School of Nursing's web-based application |
| OAA |
Office of Academic Affairs |
| OAS |
Office of Administrative Services |
| OIE |
Office of Inclusive Excellence |
| OSA |
Office of Student Affairs |
| PhD |
Doctor of Philosophy |
| PhDAC |
PhD Admissions Committee |
| PhDEC |
PhD Executive Committee |
| PNP-PC |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (MSN and DNP) |
| PostGrad |
Post-Graduate Certificate Program (non-degree) |
| PMHNP |
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Advanced Practice Nurse
(MSN and DNP) |
| RN |
Registered Nurse |
| RN-MSN |
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing |
| RSC |
Research Support and Consultation |
| SACS |
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| SON |
School of Nursing |
| TAMS |
Teaching Assignment Management System |
| TIMS |
Time Information Management System |
| Typhon |
Clinical tracking tool |
| UNCH |
UNC Hospitals |
Contact Information
Primary Contact
Lisa Miller, Associate Dean for Administration
Important Dates
- Effective Date and title of Approver: 5/26/2018
- Last review: 11/08/2022
Approved by:
Lisa Miller, Associate Dean for Administration