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Can a Registered Nurse (RN) with a BS with a Major in Nursing (vs. a BSN) still sign BSN?

I just graduated from a nursing program in Georgia that confers a BS with a Major in Nursing as opposed to a BSN. This is a question many of my classmates have been asking. Many plan on signing BSN anyways. I'm just trying to find a correct answer.

Update:

Yes, believe it or not there is a difference. My school confers a Bachelor's of Science with a Major in Nursing....NOT a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. These are two different degrees, though almost exact.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    That is what a BSN is - a bachelor of science in nursing! :)

    **ETA: If that's the case, then ask your faculty at your school if it is appropriate to utilize the BSN title. This is new to me, I had never heard of a BS in Nursing not being the same as a BSN. Do you know what the differences are exactly? I'm interested in learning about it.

  • Anne
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    1 decade ago

    This is a new one to me too - I have a BSN. You'll really have to ask your professors what the right thing is to do. Is that a regular 4 yr nursing program with clinicals that you went through? And are you then eligible to take the RN exam in your state?

  • 1 decade ago

    Most nurses do not sign their academic degree titles when charting. Typically, they sign RN & if they have any specialty certifications, then they add those initials as well. I rarely see nurses sign with an associates or bachelor's initials, but masters is often indicated when signing a note.

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