What does a letter like E or R mean in your credential number as a registered nurse?

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Hi Just curious about the letters. It says 10.E or C and 5 numbers.

BTW, I passed my NCLEX 2nd time is a charm. Thanks you guys-Allnurses are awesome!

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Specializes in ER, Trauma.

Congrats! Each state has it's own quirky way of numbering licenses. Some use "L" or "R" followed by several numbers, presumably to differentiate LPN's from RN's. All in all, who cares? You passed, you are a Nurse, no matter what else they call you, and nobody can take that away from you, ever!

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yeah here in NY we use all numbers so I couldn't tell ya. But congrats to you!!!!!!

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

ask the BON. I imagine it is just an identifier but won't hurt to ask

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My license starts with RN and then some numbers. Coincidentally, I am a registered nurse ;)

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Home Health.

Vermont licenses are all numbers; LPN starts with 025, RN starts with 026.

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