Credentials

Davey Do · May 30, 2017

This:

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Medic2RN-CCRN-CMC · May 30, 2017

Do you have a link for this?

chare · May 30, 2017

How To Display Your Nursing Credentials | Nurse.org

Scottishtape · May 30, 2017

I don't think either LPN or Paramedic is "superior" than one another. They are two vastly different roles.

In my bridge program we had paramedics and LPNs. Where the LPNs were strong, the paramedics struggled, but where the paramedics were strong, we struggled.

It was the perfect mix though. We all learned from each other's strengths and made it through because of that, I believe.

The whole, "X is superior than Y" argument is from those who are insecure, I find.

Davey Do · May 30, 2017

Do you have a link for this?

Or simply click on your Username at the top of the page, go to "Dashboard", then to "Settings", then to "About Me".

Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · May 30, 2017

I don't think either LPN or Paramedic is "superior" than one another. They are two vastly different roles.

I think that by saying "superior", OP was referring to the order in which his credentials would be listed, i.e. would LPN be ahead of EMT, or EMT placed in front of LPN. And not necessarily assuming that LPN is better overall than an EMT, or the reverse.

A BS, an AAS, a LPN and a EMT...

If you go by the link chare posted, it would be this:

Medic2LPN, BS, LPN, EMT-B

(I just chose an EMT at random)

Or if you want the AAS in it as well:

Medic2LPN, BS, AAS, LPN, EMT-B

Though the fact that you have LPN in your username makes it look a bit confusing, as though you are listing the licensure twice. So let's try it like this:

Medic 2. Smith, BS, LPN, EMT-B

Medic2RN-CCRN-CMC · May 30, 2017

Thanks for your reply. Sorry I was misleading in my question. I was curious as I am an educator for EMS courses and do lots of training. I wanted to add the LPN title to the list such as BS, NRP (Paramedic) would the LPN go before paramedic and the paramedic would be listed as last?

elkpark · May 30, 2017

I would suggest that you use "medic2LPN, LPN" when you're working as an LPN, and "medic2LPN, (whatever your official paramedic credential is)" when you're working as a paramedic. Unless your BS degree is in something directly related to your paramedic credential, it doesn't really matter. In healthcare settings, people don't usually include non-healthcare degrees in their credentials. I definitely would not include the AAS. Keep it simple.

Scottishtape · May 30, 2017

I think that by saying "superior", OP was referring to the order in which his credentials would be listed, i.e. would LPN be ahead of EMT, or EMT placed in front of LPN. And not necessarily assuming that LPN is better overall than an EMT, or the reverse.
A BS, an AAS, a LPN and a EMT...
If you go by the link chare posted, it would be this:
Medic2LPN, BS, LPN, EMT-B
(I just chose an EMT at random)
Or if you want the AAS in it as well:
Medic2LPN, BS, AAS, LPN, EMT-B
Though the fact that you have LPN in your username makes it look a bit confusing, as though you are listing the licensure twice. So let's try it like this:
Medic 2. Smith, BS, LPN, EMT-B

Ah. I understand. :)

That Guy, BSN, RN, EMT-B · May 30, 2017

Are you in the hospital or the rig? Depending one where you are, display that one first.

Julius Seizure · May 31, 2017

I don't think it matters which is superior. I believe it should go in this order:

Highest degree obtained (B.S. - if you have a relevant higher non-nursing degree, you put this first, then the nursing degree)

Licensure (LPN)

State Designations (APRN, for example, if it applied)

National certifications (Nationally registered paramedic)

Awards/honors