Am I being snotty?

cokristinug · Jan 20, 2010

I'm having this same dilemma...

Jolie, BSN · Jan 20, 2010

If having your degree on your badge is important to you, then go ahead and put it there.

I think you will soon come to realize that there are much bigger issues in nursing practice than the initials after one's name.

My greater concern would be having my full first and last name on the front of my badge. In some areas, that is a safety risk.

Congratulations on your successful entry into your new career.

Trauma Columnist · Jan 20, 2010

Congrats on your new job.

That said, I was an ADN grad for many years before going back to school. I didn't change my nametag until I got my MSN but I was only a BSN for one year before I completed the MSN.

jcgrund · Jan 20, 2010

I don't think it makes you snotty. The fact that you care if you seem snotty indicates you are probably not snotty. Go for it, and celebrate your hard work.

J.D., LPN

**All Heart RN** · Jan 20, 2010

I don't think it makes you snotty at all!

I think all education should be recognized...it's a sign of achievement! Ofcourse there are bigger fish to fry but I think this small fish is important, too:)

caliotter3 · Jan 20, 2010

Whereas I do not believe that anything but the RN is important, I agree that full first name and last name can be a safety issue and would object to being forced to comply with that. If you want to put anything else on your badge, that is your choice. I just think that people should be given the choice to leave the last name off if they choose. Congratulations on both your achievements, your degree and getting a job.

nygirl1986 · Jan 20, 2010

Nope, it's not snotty at all!! I was thinking the same thing....a girl who started at the same time as me has it on her badge...I just havn't been motivated enough to go down to HR and ask them to change mine yet haha

Jules A, MSN · Jan 20, 2010

I wouldn't do it but if its important to you, go for it.

MJB2010 · Jan 20, 2010

You are not being snotty! You worked hard for your degree. I would say, get the gegree added, and take off your last name!!! Safety first!

CandyGyrl · Jan 26, 2010

I've been an RN since oh Nov 13, 2009 and I've quickly discovered RN is RN whether you are ADN or BSN. I've had fellow BSN's come to me and ask for help or advice because in all reality, we ARE on the same level period. We don't even have that option at our hospital. I personally have a ADN, I'm going back for my BSN so that I may apply for CRNA but irregardless of that I am an RN no matter what. I've not had any of my patients question me yet as to whether I am ADN or BSN. It is obviously important for you to proudly reflect the words BSN on your badge and if it makes you feel better then by all means proceed-- snotty or not.

NightOwl0624 · Jan 26, 2010

It doesn't work that way at my hospital, either. RN is RN.

I doubt if most of the general public would know what it meant anyway. Most patients don't care who you are as long as you're getting the pain meds and cleaning their poop. Even when I was a "grad nurse" and wore the big NURSE INTERN badge, no one ever questioned me, and I am still (patiently) explaining to my family and friends the difference between the ADN, BSN (I have an ADN) and both = RN.

Do you think your fellow "adn" nurses may think that you think you are better than them? If so, it wouldn't be worth it to me, really.