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BSN vs BS Title

Hi everyone!

I am new to the site and a Nursing student. I just had a quick question. My school offers a Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing, rather than a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I have read some previous postings and noticed that they are basically the same thing, it just depends on how the Univeristy/College is structured. However, when I graduate and eventually move along in my career what initials will I use,

my name, R.N., BSN

OR

my name, R.N., BS

OR

my name, R.N., BS(N)

I have seen all three of these, and as you can imagine as a Nursing student, all of these initials can become quite confusing.

The Univeristy that I attend also offers a Master's program that I am interested in and offers a Master of Science with a major in Nursing, rather than a MSN. So, again, what initials does one use?

Any help would be appreciated!!

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Well I use MSc. for a Masters of Science.

R.N.BSN is what we use. The RN is the most important thing to have! :nurse:

I've never seen where the B.S. title is used, just BSN.

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It depends on the degree that your school offers, ask them what you should be writing. It goes by what the actual degree is.

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