How do you sign your credentials?

How to sign things.

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.

Hi!

Question: if you have your BSN, do you always sign RN, BSN after your name? Do you nec. include BSN?

Thank you!

I assume you talk about work -

Although I have my credentials on my ID I do not sign using my BSN. I do , however, use my credentials RN, CHPN when I write nursing notes.

I sign CLUVRN, BSN, RN. I worked hard for my credentials so why not use them on paperwork?

LadyFree28, RN, although I have a BSN, I go right to the licensure.

My business card, my email signature, my LinkedIn profile and my resume say BSN but when I sign my name on notes or other documents I just sign "RN".

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".

The few times I wrote BSN on my nsg notes, it looked funny & pretentious even to me.

And then I once overheard another nurse comment about the BSN, RN signoff as ridiculing that nurse (WASN'T ME) as 'fancy, schmancy' or 'hotsty, totsy'. Some not pleasant connotation.

It didn't set well with me.

A few times when I've developed lesson plans or policies & procedures, I do use the BSN.