Jun 20, 20188 yr A colleague lists the credentials "RN, BAAN" after her name in her signature. I've asked once before what it meant and she dismissed the question, refused to respond. What is a BAAN? Anyone have a clue? More Like This News, Announcements What Are Private Conversations? 26 Replies Active 06/21/2026 04:02 AM
Jun 20, 20188 yr Experts The only thing I could find is it is some sort of computer system software certification used primarily in India. Sounds like someone is trying to look impressive.
Jun 20, 20188 yr Author @JKL33 What kind of nursing degree is a BAAN? Is it some kind of associates credential? I've never heard of a BAAN, especially in Canada it's either BScN or BSN or BN.
Jun 20, 20188 yr I know that in Minnesota especially, there are a few BAN programs (as opposed to BSN). It's a bachelor's degree (I'm guessing Bachelor's of Applied Arts in Nursing).
Jun 20, 20188 yr Experts @Wuzzie This person is definitely the type who tries to look impressive.I would totally laugh in her face if I found out it was the computer thing.
Jun 20, 20188 yr Experts I know that in Minnesota especially, there are a few BAN programs (as opposed to BSN). It's a bachelor's degree (I'm guessing Bachelor's of Applied Arts in Nursing).You're probably right but why wouldn't she just say that?
Jun 20, 20188 yr @JKL33 What kind of nursing degree is a BAAN? Is it some kind of associates credential? I've never heard of a BAAN, especially in Canada it's either BScN or BSN or BN.Apparently Canada is one of the few countries that DOES have a BAAN degree.
Jun 20, 20188 yr You're probably right but why wouldn't she just say that? Is that a hypothetical question?
Jun 20, 20188 yr Author Apparently Canada is one of the few countries that DOES have a BAAN degree.In what province? I live in Canada and I'd never heard of any educational institution handing out BAAN degrees for nursing before. Nursing degrees here are either: BScN, BN, or BSN.
Jun 20, 20188 yr In what province? I live in Canada and I'd never heard of any educational institution handing out BAAN degrees for nursing before. Nursing degrees here are either: BScN, BN, or BSN.Did you read the article that JKL linked to?
A colleague lists the credentials "RN, BAAN" after her name in her signature. I've asked once before what it meant and she dismissed the question, refused to respond. What is a BAAN? Anyone have a clue?