We only have our first names listed on our badges.
I think the real question here is why? Why have we removed our last names from our badge?
I'm rather certain it has at least a little something to do with the rise, threats and attacks on healthcare personnel, predominantly nurses.
I'd love to hear ways that organizations are addressing this....
This is a great article from the ANA that reviews our Nursing Social Contract in the context of above
https://www.myamericannurse.com/re-imagining-nursings-social-contract-with-the-public/
Deb
Deborah L. Cantlin, MSN, RN, CHFN, AMB-BC
She/Her
Nurse Educator-Professional Practice
Dartmouth Health Daisy Coordinator
Department of Nursing Excellence
Tel 603 650 6746
Dartmouth-Health.org


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Original Message:
Sent: 1/13/2026 6:08:00 AM
From: Glenda Wright
Subject: RE: Employee Badge Identification - Last Name Removal
We have only our first name and title listed on our ID Badge. We have both names on the back of badge, for safety.
Glenda Wright MHA, BSN, RN-BC
Clinic Coordinator
Healthpark Specialty
HS 165
gwright@usftgp.org
813-660-6125
Fax: 813-236-5247

Original Message:
Sent: 1/12/2026 2:07:00 PM
From: Dawn Fletcher
Subject: Employee Badge Identification - Last Name Removal
Hi Everyone,
Since it looks like it's been a few years since this topic was last raised, I'm curious-have your organizations removed last names from staff badges? I'd appreciate hearing what others have done.
Thanks!
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Dawn Fletcher DNP RN NEA-BC
Nurse Administrator
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville FL
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