Use of "BSN"

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Specializes in NICU.

A classmate had brought up that we graduated with a BS with a major in Nursing and not a BS in Nursing. Is the use of "BSN" after your name used for both degrees?

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

I don't understand what the distinction is.

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Specializes in ICU Stepdown.

It's the same thing.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

BSN = Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

I dont understand the question. Typically any Bach is going to have a specialty attached, especially science degrees.

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Specializes in NICU.

Here is an old thread that explains the difference

https://allnurses.com/registered-nurses-diploma/bachelor-science-major-816004.html

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.

Ok, what impeccable timing. I just received a call from a potential employer who only wanted to clarify whether or not my degree was a BSN or if it was a BS with a concentration in nursing. Who is sitting around coming up with these technicalities to complicate the profession even moreso than it already is? I so wanted to ask what is the difference, but didn't want to question my way out of a potential interview so soon. Amazing!

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