A variety of abbreviations exist to designate the applicable certifications, specialties and education of nurse practitioners. General Abbreviation The general abbreviation for nurse practitioners is NP. A general nurse practitioner has completed at least a bachelor degree and has a license to work as a registered nurse (RN) in her home state. Additionally, she has at least two years experience practicing as an RN and has completed a masterâs degree and additional training.
Long-term sunlight exposure is known to be associated with the development of skin cancer, skin aging, immune suppression, and eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Short-term over-exposure is the cause of sunburn, snow blindness, and solar retinopathy.
Symptoms of sunburn are usually temporary. But the damage to skin cells is often permanent, which can have serious long-term effects, including skin cancer. By the time the skin starts to become painful and red, the damage has been done. Pain is worst between 6 to 48 hours after sun exposure.