Nursing Abbreviations Reference

Search nursing abbreviations by abbreviation, full form or meaning, and filter by category. Open a card for a plain-language explanation and bedside context.

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How to use the abbreviation cards

  1. Type an abbreviation, full form or meaning in the search box. You can also choose a category chip to narrow the cards without knowing the exact letters.
  2. Open a card to see its plain-language explanation, a setting where it may appear and, when available, an example stem. Use the previous and next controls to compare nearby cards.
  3. When a card is open, the left and right arrow keys also move through your current filtered results. Clear the search or change the category to start a different comparison.

An abbreviation can mean different things in different settings. Confirm the intended meaning from the surrounding record and your organization's approved terminology before using it in practice.