How do you sign?

I just sign my name Joe Blogs RN

K.Smith, RN. I sign my name too much to make it worth while to add a bunch of other titles!

J.Doe RN

First inital, last name, LPN.

or First name, last name LPN.

First name, Last name RN.

Yep, first initial, last name, RN.

My first institution gave nurses the option of either "BSN" or "RN" (but not both) on their ID badges. "BSN" may not be big-headed, but it sort of seemed to me that the nurses who chose it over "RN" tended to be. I'm more proud of the work I do than the degree I've earned and that's why I'm Klarck Khent RN.

as the rest of the posters said I use my first inital, last name, RN. I have a BSN but I have never signed BSN after the RN.

If the facility recognizes ASN, BSN, MSN, by all means sign that way. By recognition I mean if BSN, MSN, etc are on the badges and if extra $ is given for the degree. I only know of two hospitals in my area show recognition for degrees by putting them on the badges and out those two only one gives extra $ per hour. Not much extra mind you.

Far as the MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs (I mention them because of the prescriptive authority/signing) I can barely tell through the chicken scratch that passes for their signature what their 1st intial & last name is let alone whether or not they are an MD, DO, etc.

do you mean signing your name, RN outside of your job?? i never sign my name with RN behind it anywhere outside of work. I think it makes you seem like you are showing off or something. I cant imagine signing a check or signing for my credit card and writing RN behind my name. I dont think theres any need for it...sure im proud of myself for becoming a nurse but that doesnt mean I should let everyone know "hey look at me, im an RN."

I have BSN behind my RN on my hospital badge. I earned it. As far as signing my initials and signature for a MAR or discharge instructions, for instance, I just add RN behind it, which is what most do... some put BSN.... but I'm over myself, others just need to get a grip. =)