E-mailing Recruiters

[mindaay]

I've been contacting nurse recruiters by e-mail a lot lately inquiring about new grad positions. I have the typical signature line with my name and contact information but I'm wondering if it's appropriate to put RN BSN by my name.. or is that tacky??

I've worked hard for those letters so I feel like I should! I'm just thinking that it might give me an edge by being registered and having a BSN.

[Music in My Heart]

I don't think it'll make any difference one way or the other.

[LuvScrubs2, BSN, RN]

I am a new grad BSN-RN & I include it after my name.... It doesn't hurt in my opinion.:)

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

I agree, adding RN, BSN (or BSN, RN) wouldn't hurt.

[twentytenRN]

I'm not sure that it will give you an "edge" but with it being a professional communication I would be inclined to include at least "RN" after my name in the closing of the email. Up to you if you want to include the "BSN" part.

[linRdsNay]

I was told by my instructors that you should always put the BSN (or MSN or whatever you have) before the RN. This is because although you could lose your license (the RN), no one can ever take your education away from you (the BSN). Therefore, put BSN, RN after your name and not the other way around.

I have no idea if that's BS or true, but it sounds good to me, haha :)

[twentytenRN]

I was told by my instructors that you should always put the BSN (or MSN or whatever you have) before the RN. This is because although you could lose your license (the RN), no one can ever take your education away from you (the BSN). Therefore, put BSN, RN after your name and not the other way around.

I have no idea if that's BS or true, but it sounds good to me, haha :)

From what I have been told, if you're listing it for academia, yes, the degree goes before the RN, because you're right, they can revoke your license, but not your degree (well, they could, but let's hope not!). I believe professionally though, listing the RN first and then the degree is appropriate.

[dorzlei]

hi! please advise me. how do u compose an inquiry email for possible positions?what's a good format? is it like a formal letter? tnx

[caliotter3]

Personally I prefer speaking to people in person as there is more likely to be a response. Emails, like internet job applications, can easily be ignored or brushed off. I think the RN title is sufficient, particularly for a new graduate with no experience.