[Spidey's mom]

I'm pretty sure we could do as we pleased where I work but I'm content to have "RN" after my first name.

I'm a nurse.

But the truth is, I'm a mom first. Nursing doesn't define me at all.

I guess I don't see the need to put a degree and a bunch of other credentials after my "RN".

I can also see why hospitals might want to keep the playing field even regarding name tags . . .. . just see already how people get their hackles up when you start the ADN vs. BSN stuff.

Good point about why don't you see more "ADN" on a nametag.

steph

[KellieNurse06]

I have a nurse in my home who does home care..she is a BSN & I only know after asking her......she said she doesn't see the point of advertising it because she is an RN first & foremost...........I used to waitress and actually had a lady sign her credit card receipt with RN MSN...................I kindly told her that wasn't legal on her credit card slip as it doesn't have RN MSN after her name on the card..................knocked her right off her pedestal
People like that seem to have power trip issues from what I have seen...........I applaude anyone who obtains higher education but to need to have acknowledgement by every person you come across is ridiculous......lol..I think the more humble ones are the ones who don't see the need to throw it out there in your face as if to say "look at me...look at me!!!!!!!" It seems to appear as an insecurity to me or they are over achievers also..... jmpo

[jmgrn65]

Originally Posted by KellieNurse06

I have a nurse in my home who does home care..she is a BSN & I only know after asking her......she said she doesn't see the point of advertising it because she is an RN first & foremost...........I used to waitress and actually had a lady sign her credit card receipt with RN MSN...................I kindly told her that wasn't legal on her credit card slip as it doesn't have RN MSN after her name on the card..................knocked her right off her pedestal
People like that seem to have power trip issues from what I have seen...........I applaude anyone who obtains higher education but to need to have acknowledgement by every person you come across is ridiculous......lol..I think the more humble ones are the ones who don't see the need to throw it out there in your face as if to say "look at me...look at me!!!!!!!" It seems to appear as an insecurity to me or they are over achievers also..... jmpo

I have signed checks my name RN, just because you sign your name a hundred times a day it becomes habit so sometimes it isn't meant to be a power trip.

[lindarn]

Originally Posted by jmgrn65

I have signed checks my name RN, just because you sign your name a hundred times a day it becomes habit so sometimes it isn't meant to be a power trip.

How about the concept of having our degrees and certifications on our namebadges, and that allows the public to ask, and be educated, concerning the educational and professional qualifications of the nurse at his or her bedside?

Maybe the public would be more interested and aware of just how qualified the individual at their bedside is. And we are not all interchangeable "widgets".
Perhaps they would then be educated and interested enough, to question the hospitals' decision to provide them with only lower educated, unlicensed assitive personnel, instead of licensed, EDUCATED professionals. And then we could educate them on how this makes a difference in the quality of their care. JMHO.

Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN
Spokane, Washington

[moongirl]

Originally Posted by lindarn

How about the concept of having our degrees and certifications on our namebadges, and that allows the public to ask, and be educated, concerning the educational and professional qualifications of the nurse at his or her bedside?

Maybe the public would be more interested and aware of just how qualified the individual at their bedside is. And we are not all interchangeable "widgets".
Perhaps they would then be educated and interested enough, to question the hospitals' decision to provide them with only lower educated, unlicensed assitive personnel, instead of licensed, EDUCATED professionals. And then we could educate them on how this makes a difference in the quality of their care. JMHO.

Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN
Spokane, Washington

this sounds like you are saying that the higher the title- the more qualified. Which turns this into a RN vs BSN war, which the moderator asked you not to do.
A BSN is no more qualifed to care for anyone than a ADN RN is.
The difference I think is not the BSN, it is what you are TRAINED for. Qualified to care for in my opinion, means that you as a Cardiac, or OB, or whatever, KNOW YOUR JOB as a REGISTERED NURSE who is trained in that area. Honestly, if I am on a vent in CCU, I could give a rip if you are a BSN, MSN, but you dang well better be able to understand the equipment, medications and parameters to keep me alive, and help me recover

[moongirl]

Originally Posted by stevielynn

But the truth is, I'm a mom first. Nursing doesn't define me at all.
steph

[SharonH, RN]

Originally Posted by KellieNurse06

People like that seem to have power trip issues from what I have seen...........

Tsk, tsk. I long to see the day when nurses can be proud of their educational acheivements without being accused of being "on a power trip" or "snobby". If someone wants to wear their credentials, whatever they may be I say go for it. In fact the sooner we value our education and our achievements, the sooner others will do so. It's no wonder many people think nurses are undereducated handmaidens.


My facility allows it.


SharonH, MSN RN

[Marie_LPN, RN]

Ours allows it if you want it. In our dept. we have specialty coordinatiors (general, vascular, gyn, ENT, dental, neuro, uro, ortho, cardiac) and they can have that put on their badge as well.

Example: Mine is

Marie (and hyphenated last names)
LPN
Perioperative Department/Ambulatory Surgery
Orthopedics Coordinator

(So many words, it looks like a brochure)

Once i graduate, the LPN will be replaced with "RN, ASN"

[adria37]

The reason Magnet hospitals want it on the name tag is because it helps end the thinking that a "nurse is a nurse is a nurse" because as nurses we are different and we have different educational levels. It is no different than having CNA, LPN, RN on the badge in my opinion. I am proud of my education and I proudly wear my name tag with my terminal degree on it.

[KellieNurse06]

Originally Posted by SharonH, RN

Tsk, tsk. I long to see the day when nurses can be proud of their educational acheivements without being accused of being "on a power trip" or "snobby". If someone wants to wear their credentials, whatever they may be I say go for it. In fact the sooner we value our education and our achievements, the sooner others will do so. It's no wonder many people think nurses are undereducated handmaidens.


My facility allows it.


SharonH, MSN RN

Ummmm I don't recall saying anyone didn't value the education of themselves or others...so I beg to differ with you on this................so no need to "tsk, tsk" me, I don't like being treated condescendingly thank you.........I have better and more important things to worry about than petty stuff like this.......and I never mentioned snobby either. People who are confident in their education/life etc etc don't go out of their way to advertise........sorry to burst the bubble......whoever wants their entire full credentials on their badge, coat, etc ..whatever that's great..knock yourselves out......not impressed really! reminds me of the people who need to have the big house, expensive cars and work themselves into the ground to pay for the "image" and never really enjoy their life because all they do is work to pay for all these things...............sorry but I know quite a few people in very respectable positions, some who are family who would agree with me on this one.........