Stop The Title Madness

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Why are many nurses OBSESSED with initials after their names?

OK I understand.. RN, LPN, CRNA, and POSSIBLY listing educational level if you feel it lends extra credibility i.e ADN , BSN, MSN etc.

BUT i actually saw THIS after the name of some nurse in an article.

RN BS MSN CCRN CORN CFA CNA. Come on people, can we please tone it down a bit.

And if your ego needs those letters to lend some importance to your name, PLEASE publish a guide to what they mean as a footnote in whatever article you have written.

I could sign with LPN ADN BSN BA MSN CCRN CRNA APN.... but i think CRNA is all that is required.

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I understand that, but I'm going with what is most common here....however, MOST people that have an MSN also have a BSN.

I know that there are ADN to MSN programs, however, I don't think that if you have the higher degree, you need to list every single inferior degree that you have....certifications are different as long as they reflect your highest degree of nursing.

For example, if I had an MSN I probably wouldn't put down I was a CNA either....and I also seriously doubt that many states would allow you to keep BOTH certifications (also, such as an LPN if you have your RN) , since you have to perform at your highest level of training.

Well it is as simple as puttting you LPN license on inactive mode in one state adn getting an RN license in another... Been there, done that.

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Specializes in CTICU, Interventional Cardiology, CCU.
CNRN: Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse

MPH&TM: Master of Public Health & Tropical Medicine

I plan to take the ASTMH tropical medicine certification exam in December: CTropMed

Thanks for asking

I think the MPH&TM, tropical medicine is not something you see every day and I would be proud to put that after my name. YOu have peaked my curosity just by explaining. Thanks! and good luck!!

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Specializes in Behavioral Health, Show Biz.
why are many nurses obsessed with initials after their names?

ok i understand.. rn, lpn, crna, and possibly listing educational level if you feel it lends extra credibility i.e adn , bsn, msn etc.

but i actually saw this after the name of some nurse in an article.

rn bs msn ccrn corn cfa cna. come on people, can we please tone it down a bit.

and if your ego needs those letters to lend some importance to your name, please publish a guide to what they mean as a footnote in whatever article you have written.

i could sign with lpn adn bsn ba msn ccrn crna apn.... but i think crna is all that is required.

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i agree with toning it down with the credentials

when signing a chart.

but...

the publication industry encourages writers

to list all their credentials.

sure it may be an ego trip for many

but...

the time, hard work and perserverance needed to attain

educational and professional credentials

deserves documentation somewhere. :typing

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p.s...it does make a difference

adds to the label

for the critical and inspecting eye

the level of educational, the certifciations, the other occpuational backgrounds

that a nurse can bring to the table.

it's not an obsession

when those letters

bring big bucks

into one's possession.

that's one high-paying profession

from the school of hard knocks' lesson---

put it in writing---make every experience count!.

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Specializes in Cardiac/Telemetry.

Personally, I am very proud of everyone who is able to put those letters after their names. Of course, sometimes it is just about people's egos, but at the same time, I understand how hard we all have worked for those letters. For me, I only have RN, ASN, and I am very proud of that. I don't mind people displaying those letters. I do mind it when they are there to represent someone's "intelligence" in a way. For the most part, though, I am impressed when I see people's credentials after their names. It makes me happy to know that I am a part of that in a way. :)

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Specializes in Behavioral Health, Show Biz.
Only in nursing would an ENTIRE article be published on titles..... the fact there is a PREFFERED way to list all these titles and has been quantified makes my teeth hurt.

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Wow.

Professional nursing

grants opportunities

for a variety

of specializations,

certifications,

degree credentials---AND YES!!!

The diversity is so complicated

that an article

in a nursing journal

and a few threads

and posts

on this forum

explain the complexity

in simple terms.

Yet

there are some

who belittle

and mock

our colleagues

who take great pride

in their professional

accomplishments

with their

ONLY IN NURSING and "Alphabet Soup Nurses"

comments. :down:

I SALUTE ALL WHO WANT TO EXCEL

IN NURSING

AND WHO PROUDLY

DISPLAY THEIR CREDENTIALS.

:ancong!:

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I plan to take the ASTMH tropical medicine certification exam in December: CTropMed

Thanks for asking

Since you've taken the exam, can you tell me some more about your experiences working in the field/ what your program was like; I am interested in pursuing the diploma program at LSHTM.

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Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.
CNRN: Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse

MPH&TM: Master of Public Health & Tropical Medicine

I plan to take the ASTMH tropical medicine certification exam in December: CTropMed

Thanks for asking

Tropical medicine? Cool.....where? I am heading that way myself, or at least some courses in both that and infectious diseases after I complete my FNP, and am just beginning to research programs. Congrats!

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Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.

While I am proud of my accomplishments and the initials that reflect those, I generally do not list them after my name (but would if I published). That is my choice to not do so. I am first and foremost a RN, and those two letters are enough for me. However, I applaud those who have the credentials and list them. I don't know if others disagree with the listing due to self doubt or insecurity, or if they hae encountered arrogance among those with the credentials. If it is the latter, shame on the arrogant ones. If it is the former, don't let other's initials/credentials get to you. You are as good/educated/intelligent/fill-in-the-blank as you allow yourself to be.

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Specializes in Adult/Ped Emergency and Trauma.

I'm late in the discussion as always, but I have always just had great respect for people's titles, and it gives me a quick autobiography of their journey in nursing. We are a diverse field, and it really helps me appreciate all the subspecialties that can be mastered. I like it. I have never seen it applied to ego before, but as I watch this female dominated profession grow in power and autonomy generation after generation, I also remember how far they've come to get here, and what they've put up with to just earn the chance to hold those titles, and be known for more than an educated maid into a Profession. Remember, those titles are reserved for the ones who earn them, not just egotistical maniacs, those guys use MD (joke).

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

I shall sign myself: Whispera, EIEIO

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