Alphabet soup

I couldn't care less about all the letters you throw behind your name. The only ones that count are RN. And these you tend to tack on last as an afterthought. Are you that insecure that you must list every degree amnd cert ever earned after your name? I know u r a professional. I can tell by the fact that you have written an article. Or that you wrote an intelligent response.

Plus I don't know what 3/4ths those letters mean really. And do I think more of a RN. With a MBA. No I don't si give it a rest already Maybe u could just attach a PDF of your CV to your signature so I can download it and read how awesum u r at my leisure

Brett
RN
paramedic
Ambulance driver
Etc.
Those letters take hard work. I understand how it might seem cocky sometimes, but I am not sure why you wouldn't want to encourage the professional development of your peers.

badphish, you seem perturbed! I know that all of those initials can seem pretentious. On the other hand, if I had worked years to earn them, I would be proud to display them. Cut your colleagues a break and give them a big BRAVO!

Quote from badphishI couldn't care less about all the letters you throw behind your name. The only ones that count are RN. And these you tend to tack on last as an afterthought. Are you that insecure that you must list every degree amnd cert ever earned after your name? I know u r a professional. I can tell by the fact that you have written an article. Or that you wrote an intelligent response. Plus I don't know what 3/4ths those letters mean really. And do I think more of a RN. With a MBA. No I don't si give it a rest already Maybe u could just attach a PDF of your CV to your signature so I can download it and read how awesum u r at my leisureBrettRNparamedicAmbulance driverEtc.

Quote from badphish I know u r a professional.

Come on mate, if you really did not care, you would not have gone through the trouble of starting a thread.

I'm not sure if you are spinning this a little differently from the other lengthy threads here that discuss the topic of what should be on an ID badge for work or not. . .but if you're referring to the signature lines on allnurses here I could not disagree more!!This is the place to let 'er rip! (and still be anonymous) It's not a CV or a resume or a press release or an entry of the Who's Who of whatever, it's a way to fill out a picture of a person we don't know very much about, and I find those details quite interesting and not the least bit pretentious.

Uh oh...Did something happen to the job you were about to start? Quote from badphishI'm a New Grad RN. And I start my ER position at a hospital seeking Magnet status. I know most of the nurse there because I'm a paramedic that transports their often. They know me and know my work ethic. So they were eager to hire me even though I'm an ADN. I expressed my interest a couple months before graduation. They hold up in hiring was the whole ADN bs BSN. Thing. But finally HR. Allowed my hiring.

i am physically disabled and did not renew my nursing license when the time for renewal rolled around. despite the fact that i am no longer a licensed rn, i still hold my bsn and my msn. unless the university writes to me and says, "give them back!" they will be mine forever because i sweat blood to earn them.

I am more proud of my education than I am of my license. However, the only thing after my name is "RN." Why? Because of threads like this..there is enough "divide and conquer" in nursing as it is, I don't want to fuel someone's inferiority or superiority complex, resentment, or perhaps envy...

Quote from GoldenGirl22I am more proud of my education than I am of my license. However, the only thing after my name is "RN." Why? Because of threads like this..there is enough "divide and conquer" in nursing as it is, I don't want to fuel someone's inferiority or superiority complex, resentment, or perhaps envy...

I'm one who doesn't really care what you think about "alphabet soup." In fact, I think your statement is disrespectful and degrades the accomplishments of so many. I also think this is a very shallow remark you make towards many of accomplished professionals.I've only got an ASN as of now. But I'll guarantee you that if I had more certs or degrees, such as BSN, MSN, CMSRN, CCRN or whatever the accomplishment may be, you can bet that I WILL place these hard earned accomplishments after my name. Furthermore, I sure don't understand how you think these people are 'insecure' by displaying their degrees and accomplishments. What kind of statement is this? Is it jealousy perhaps? It is something professionals work very hard to obtain and they have EVERY God given right to display their accomplishments and if you don't like it, then please keep the rude comments to yourself. Good dayl.

I don't see anything wrong with displaying one's degrees and certifications on a resume or other professional paperwork. In fact, it's expected. While we're on the subject, what is the correct order of putting all of this "alphabet soup" on my resume? I'm a BSN-educated RN and also have the PHN certification, so would it be Jane Doe, BSN, RN, PHN ?