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If you sign your checks and birthday cards "heather717, BSN, RN," people will think you're pretentious. I never include my BSN unless it's indicated. For instance, a physician writing a second opinion to force psychiatric medications in Oregon uses a form that has to be signed by a qualified mental health professional and state statute says an RN must have a BSN to sign it, so I stick it on there. That's about the only time I use anything after my name.
When credentials are required, I sign my name according to how the AACN instructs that they be signed.
http://www.nursecredentialing.org/DisplayCredentials-Brochure.pdf
"What is the preferred order of credentials?
The preferred order is:
Highest earned degree
Licensure
State designations or requirements National certifications
Awards and honors
Other recognitions
why is this order recommended?
The education degree comes first because it is a permanent†credential, meaning it cannot be taken away except under extreme circumstances. The next two credentials (licensure and state designations/requirements) are required for you to practice. National certification is sometimes voluntary, and awards, honors, and other recognitions are always voluntary".
heather717
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Hi!
Question: if you have your BSN, do you always sign RN, BSN after your name? Do you nec. include BSN?
Thank you!