Nora Carr, MSN, APRN, NP-C, CBCN is a nationally certified nurse practitioner, specializing in breast health education. She holds certifications from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as well as the Oncology Nursing Society. She has several years of experience in caring for patients with benign breast disease, patients at high risk for developing breast cancer, patients undergoing surgical treatment for breast cancer, and survivors of breast cancer. She is passionate about providing holistic, patient-centered health education to everyone. She has a BA in community studies from the University of Massachusetts as well as a BSN and MSN in nursing from Regis College.

What do all those letters mean, anyway?

MSN: Masters of Science in Nursing (My degree)

APRN: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (My license)

NP-C: Nurse Practitioner-Certified (My board certification from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners)

CBCN: Certified Breast Care Nurse (My specialty certification from the Oncology Nursing Society)