Jane Doe, RN, AAS, BSN, MSN, CCRN BFD

[Oceanpacific]

Okay this is a pet peeve of mine. What the heck is going on with all the freakin' initials after the "RN"? I'm trying to find the setting to take away the BSN after my name on this site.

Now for the rant. A simple Jane Doe RN is sufficient for 99.9% of uses. I think it is over the top to write the following:

Jane Doe, RN, BSN, MSN, MEd, CCRN

The only legal license a nurse has is the RN part, or, for advanced practice nurses, the CRNA, CNM, APRN part. It's really cool to invest in your education and it is an accomplishment and kudos to you. Certainly, put it on your resume/CV, but it gets embarrassing when it's on the patient record or on a business card or on the nameplate of your workstation, office...whatever.

If you've just gotta' get it out there, then use just your highest degree. Jane Doe, RN, MSN is not so creepy. If you have a masters degree then I am assuming you had to have a bachelors degree or equivalent.

Jane Doe, MD looks good just plain. Jane Doe, MD, MPH, FAACP is kind of braggy.

Rant is now over. Sincerely, Oceanpacific, RN

[TakeTwoAspirin, MSN, RN, APRN]

I completely agree.

TakeTwoAspirin, MSN, CRNP, BSN, BS, BA, AAS, AA, CST, ACLS, Gold star from MOM

[Eru Ilúvatar]

I believe it stems from a inferiority complex in trying to ascertain that they are knowledgable and to be respected. Also a little competition for power with other nurses.

In my opinion is moronic to state that you have a ASN, a BSN, a MSN , and PhD or DNP ; all in the same freaking place. For common sense's sake people, the higher degree supersedes the previous ones.

Its ok to put your higher degree and your highest license, for example ARNP instead of RN, but stop using the whole alphabet soup after your name.

[mmc51264, BSN, MSN, RN]

Agreed MAT, BS, BSN, AAS, AS, RN, ONC. hehe. I love the alphabet soup game. Getting ready to add more!!!!

[Swellz]

Can I just be Swellz, BFD?

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

My title contains my highest degree plus my highest level of nursing licensure (TheCommuter, BSN, RN).

Although I have LVN licensure and earned an ASN degree before completing an RN-to-BSN program, it would be somewhat tacky and very unnecessary to sign my name TheCommuter, LVN, ASN, BSN, RN. Your highest degree and highest level of licensing are all that is needed.

[nynursey_]

I'm always perplexed by the NP's in our hospital that are utilizing this as their moniker:

Jane Doe, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP-BC

Why include the RN? Clearly you are/were a registered nurse, but at this juncture, you're an advanced practice nurse, so your RN role no longer applies. You have surpassed this in getting an advanced degree.

Maybe I'm wrong? I don't know. Unexplainable pet peeve.

[Whispera, MSN, RN]

I knew a Director of Nursing whose name tag said They, EIEIO. They was a reference to "they did it," taking ultimate responsibility for everything. She also had a picture of Tom Cruise pasted over hers, on her tag. She said hardly anyone ever mentioned the strangeness of the tag. Maybe they were speechless? I think it was very funny...

[klone, MSN, RN]

My pet peeve is when people put all their nursing degrees in their signature. You are supposed to put the HIGHEST degree earned in that field. And it goes BEFORE the RN, not after.

[AnnaN5]

I agree you should just list your highest degree and then your license. The license (RN) gets listed last because that is the only thing you can lose - at least that is the way I was always taught. Ex. BSN, RN not RN, BSN

[klone, MSN, RN]

Actually, certifications get listed last

[Here.I.Stand, BSN, RN]

The worst of it is in nursing journals, sadly. At least that's been my observation.