CNO
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Chief of Naval Operations |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Military, Medical |
CNO has two meanings. It stands for Chief of Naval Operations (military unit and organization) or Chief nursing officer (hospital).
Meanings of CNO at a glance
| # | CNO stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief of Naval Operations | Military › Military Unit and Organization |
| 2 | Chief nursing officer | Medical › Hospital |
1. Chief of Naval Operations
Military · Military Unit and Organization Abbreviations
Highest-ranking officer of the US Navy, a four-star admiral who serves as the principal naval adviser to the president and secretary of the Navy and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Example: The CNO's new strategy prioritizes shipbuilding and maintenance backlogs.
The office was established in 1915, and Adm. William S. Benson was the first CNO. The CNO's official residence is the Admiral's House at the Naval Observatory, which has been the vice president's residence since 1974. Pronounced as letters.
2. Chief nursing officer
Medical · Hospital Abbreviations
Senior executive responsible for nursing practice, staffing, quality and patient care across a hospital or health system, usually reporting to the CEO. Titles include chief nurse executive and vice president of patient care services.
Example: CNO approved new float pool staffing plan for winter surge.
Federal Medicare rules require hospitals to have a nursing service directed by a registered nurse. The Magnet Recognition Program requires the CNO to hold at least a master's degree. CNOs often sit on hospital boards and lead nursing shared governance councils.
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- CGSC – Command and General Staff College
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More hospital abbreviations
- CLABSI – Central line-associated bloodstream infection
- CM – Case management
- CMO – Chief medical officer
- CN – Charge nurse
- CTICU – Cardiothoracic intensive care unit
- CVICU – Cardiovascular intensive care unit
- DNV – DNV Healthcare
- DON – Director of nursing
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.