bsn
/bsn/from spelling rules
bsn is the Spanish abbreviation for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
How do you pronounce it?
/bsn/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word for nurse, enfermero, comes from enfermo, meaning 'sick', literally translating to 'someone who tends to the sick'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the professional title licenciado is used for those with a bsn, which carries a higher social prestige and suggests a university degree rather than just a vocational certificate.
- A person with a bsn in Spain might be called an enfermero graduado, whereas in some Latin American countries, the term licenciado en enfermería is preferred to denote the same level of education.
Examples in context
- María obtuvo una Licenciatura en Enfermería de una prestigiosa universidad en los Estados Unidos.Maria obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a prestigious university in the United States.
Example conversation
Two friends discussing their career goals.
- JavierLucía, ¿vas a seguir estudiando?Lucía, are you going to keep studying?
- LucíaSí, quiero sacar el bsn pronto.Yes, I want to get the BSN soon.
- JavierEso te ayudará a conseguir mejores empleos.That will help you get better jobs.
- LucíaExacto, por eso me inscribí en el curso.Exactly, that is why I enrolled in the course.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
