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Specializes in L&D.

I have a question. I just passed the NCLEX and am updating my resume accordingly (not that I plan to apply to any jobs any time soon, but I prefer to keep my resume updated at all times). What is the correct order for titles/degrees/certifications? I have a bachelors degree, I'm now an RN, and in the near future I want to start working toward a couple of professional certifications. How do I list them?

Is it Sterren Lastname, RN, BSN or Sterren Lastname, BSN, RN?

And where do I put my certifications as I earn them?

Thanks for helping a newbie out.

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Specializes in Peds, PICU, Home health, Dialysis.

You aren't going to apply for nursing jobs?

It should be Jane Doe, RN, BSN

And on your resume, put your RN license under "Certifications"

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Specializes in L&D.

No, I live in a state where I could work as a gn so I've already secured a job and started working. :D Thank you for your explanation, it's such a simple thing but I jus tdidn't know which order was correct. Thanks!

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The traditional, universal "rule of thumb" is that you list credentials in the order of decreasing "permanence" -- so, you list degrees first, because once you have a degree you can never lose it. Licenses come next, because you could actually lose a license (but let's hope it never comes to that!!! :chuckle) Then, certifications, etc.

The traditional format is Jane Doe, BSN, RN, CCRN (or whatever).

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Specializes in Peds, PICU, Home health, Dialysis.
The traditional, universal "rule of thumb" is that you list credentials in the order of decreasing "permanence" -- so, you list degrees first, because once you have a degree you can never lose it. Licenses come next, because you could actually lose a license (but let's hope it never comes to that!!! :chuckle) Then, certifications, etc.

The traditional format is Jane Doe, BSN, RN, CCRN (or whatever).

I have always been told that the proper way to do it is to put the certifications/degrees in the order you received them, starting with the most recent. But only include those that apply.

For ex: Jane Doe, APN-C, MSN

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

Elkpark is techncally correct (as usual) according to societal traditions in the world of academia. However, a lot of people in nursing put the RN immediately after their name.

llg, PhD, RN

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