How do you list nursing credentials?

Note that the highest non- nursing degree is listed first followed by the highest nursing degree. A nurse who has a master’s in a non- nursing field might choose Anne Peterson, MEd, BSN, RN. If you have a doctorate and a master’s degree, omit your baccalaureate degree.

How do you list credentials after your name on a business card?

There are a few ways to list your professional designations on a business card. The most traditional would be to place those letters preceded by a comma right after your name. e.g. Janet Drusitch, PhD. You could of course expand those letters into words, especially if the designations are not typically used.

How do you write RN after your name?

RN Professional Credential According to American Nurse Credentialing Center, simply sign your full name, followed by either “R.N.” or without the punctuation, “RN.” Always use your professional name and not nicknames or shortened versions of your name.

How do you list nursing license on resume?

Don’t forget to add your nursing license number, license type (LPN or RN), name on the license (if it’s different from the name on your resume), state of licensure and expiration date. If you have a license that’s part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, note that on your resume as well.

When do you need a nursing business card?

If you are a nurse who has spent extra time training in a particular field, or if you have earned a special nursing skill certification, then you need to let potential employers and patients know that you are a special nurse. One way to do this is to create a nursing business card that highlights your training, certifications and special licenses.

Where do I Find my BSN or RN credentials?

There is yet another school of thought on the RN BSN or BSN RN debate. According to the American Nurse Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) your credentials should be listed in the following manner:

Can a registered nurse use the abbreviation RN?

(2d) Any person who holds a license to practice nursing as a registered nurse in this State shall use the title “Registered Nurse” and the abbreviation “RN”.

Do you list your BSN or RN certifications last?

In either instance, list your certifications last. This means that if you are a clinical practice nurse, you would have a RN BSN signature. And, that if you’re a nurse educator (or on your way to becoming one,) you would have a BSN RN signature. There is yet another school of thought on the RN BSN or BSN RN debate.