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.
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I am an active participant in several other message boards/forums, too. I wouldn't flame you for explaining that the culture over there may not be what it seems. We're always telling new people to do what you've done for the last 10 years on SDN. So I will clarify that when I referred to "those people" I'm talking about those who come over here for the sole purpose of stirring the pot and laughing at the drama they sometimes are successful in creating.
Regarding "people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones". I don't think of this as "allnurses vs SDN" so I have no trouble distancing myself from some of the doctor-bashing I've seen here on occasion
I'll admit I have a difficult time visualizing someone who thinks it's fun to make nurses mad at them on the internet turning into the kind of doctor I would choose to see. That might be because I've had the opportunity to observe many MS-4s and new residents in the workplace. They grow out of most of the objectionable behavior, but someone who thinks cruelty is fun -- not sure that's one of them.
Awww I like the letters ....mostly because I like to see specialties. It's tough to earn anything not to mention expensive. Plus maintaining the certs are a pain as well.....I say brag away and take all the credit. :) it doesn't bother me
I'm do think all our nursey specialness makes us look dopey but thats just my opinion. The gray hair I pay a fortune to disguise every 6 weeks likely illustrates how hard I worked for all my credentials so I think NP covers it and my reputation is where I prefer to be recognized not on my lab coat or ID badge.
However if I had to pick just one my favorite is BC because I'd be allowed to practice as a NP if I wasn't board certified????? Ummm NO.
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Thanks for the clarification.