I have an MS in nursing (acute care np). I was told at one point that it doesn't matter if you use the MS or MSN credential after your name, and really one may use the MSN to meerly deliniate a Master degree, whereas an MS could indicate that you have a master in another realm. I was told recently that if you have an MS you must use only the MS after your name--and never use the MSN to assist with the nursing deliniation. Anyone ever hear this? (the same situation applied to the BS/BSN also). What are the 'legal' remification of using the MSN if you have a MS...? :nuke:
what are the legalities for using BS when you have a BSN, or BSN when you have BS? Does it make a difference to use BS or BSN in your credentials? i.e. I have a BS with major in Nursing; therefore, can I use BSN, or must I use BS? Thanks Lee