BSN, LVN Title

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jul 14, 2015

I graduated from a BSN program from a foreign country. I currently have an LVN license. I haven't sat for my NCLEX-RN yet. I'm job hunting right now, and I was wondering what I should put for my title. Do I put "LVN" after my name or "BSN, LVN"?

You may get overlooked as employers may fear you will abandon once licensed as an RN. No one can take your degree away (unless fraudulently obtained which is rare) and you did graduate.

I would include in your educational credentials. Include lvn license under licenses/certifications.

IVRUS, BSN, RN · Jul 14, 2015

IF you HAVE NOT sat and successfully passed the NCLEX, then you are NOT a RN yet. SInce you are a LVN, that would be the only thing legally that you could put after your name.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jul 14, 2015

IF you HAVE NOT sat and successfully passed the NCLEX, then you are NOT a RN yet. SInce you are a LVN, that would be the only thing legally that you could put after your name.

S/he's not asking about an unearned title but a degree that they earned. It's not illegal to put LVN, BSN, it's just confusing

Trauma Columnist · Jul 14, 2015

Moved to Career Advice

BuckyBadgerRN, ASN, RN · Jul 14, 2015

She's not looking to put RN on her resume. She has a BSN DEGREE (or will) and an LPN LICENSE. She's not asking about doing anything illegal...

IF you HAVE NOT sat and successfully passed the NCLEX, then you are NOT a RN yet. SInce you are a LVN, that would be the only thing legally that you could put after your name.

HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD · Jul 16, 2015

As a foreign grad, you may not actually have the equivalent of an US BSN degree. So, if you want to list it as a credential for US employers, you should indicate that information... perhaps "BSN (other country), LVN". On the other hand, PP is correct about the way a potential employer may not take you seriously because they categorize you as overqualified & likely to leave at the earliest opportunity.

Best of luck on your job search.

IVRUS, BSN, RN · Jul 17, 2015

She's not looking to put RN on her resume. She has a BSN DEGREE (or will) and an LPN LICENSE. She's not asking about doing anything illegal...

Yes, I see that... TY for clarifying.

nrseduk8ter · Jul 29, 2015

S/he's not asking about an unearned title but a degree that they earned. It's not illegal to put LVN, BSN, it's just confusing

It may appear deceitful to put BSN if NCLEX has not been passed. Potential employers will more than likely seek to validate the RN licensure if BSN is used and when none is found... Technically, they have obtained the degree but legally remain an LVN. This is kind of tricky and a road to tread very carefully, in my opinion.

csarah, have you scheduled your NCLEX exam? If so, I suggest be upfront and let them know that you are either scheduling the test or give a date when you will be testing. Best wishes!

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jul 29, 2015

It may appear deceitful to put BSN if NCLEX has not been passed. Potential employers will more than likely seek to validate the RN licensure if BSN is used and when none is found... Technically, they have obtained the degree but legally remain an LVN. This is kind of tricky and a road to tread very carefully, in my opinion.
csarah, have you scheduled your NCLEX exam? If so, I suggest be upfront and let them know that you are either scheduling the test or give a date when you will be testing. Best wishes!

OP is an IEN challenging the NCLEX-PN. S/he may not be eligible to sit the NCLEX-RN especially if attempting to be licensed in CA. They did not complete practical nursing school only a BSN overseas, if in CA she may not be eligible for licensing as an RN without further mandated remedial education. She just took and passed the NCLEX-PN. She must be in CA as TX (the only other state with LVNs does not permits those who have not graduated from practical/vocational nursing school to challenge LVN credential)

nrseduk8ter · Jul 29, 2015

Thanks for the explanation. ;-)