Category Archives: Nursing Topics

1 week, 22 years, A million reasons to celebrate

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Since 1990, the week of May 6th through May 12th has been recognized as National Nurses Week…and 2011 will be the 22nd week-long recognition event to celebrate the contributions of nurses in our community!  This year’s theme? “Nurses Trusted to Care.” 

For a brief history of National Nurses Week, click here.

Need ideas to help show nurses how much you care?  Check out some of our suggestions here!

Thank you to all the nurses out there for your hard work and dedication to patients all over the world.

Congratulations to Kevin Jacobson, the first recipient of the Uniform Advantage Nursing Scholarship at Miami Dade College

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Uniform Advantage recently formed an agreement with Miami Dade College to give a scholarship from the Uniform Advantage Nursing Scholarship Fund to one lucky nursing student each semester. Per the scholarship, we will be giving away $500 to be used towards tuition, books and fees and a $100 Uniform Advantage gift card, which can be used towards nursing scrubs and accessories. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a minimum GPA of 3.5, and must be accepted into one of Miami Dade College’s nursing programs.

The first recipient of the scholarship from the Uniform Advantage Nursing Scholarship Fund1 is Kevin Jacobson.  Kevin is attending Miami Dade College to receive his Associate of Science Degree in Transitional Nursing. When asked what made him want to go into nursing in the first place, Kevin told me that he had always known he would be working in the medical field but that his feelings were confirmed by his time spent in the Navy. As a hospital corpsman with the Navy, Kevin worked closely with nurses on duty around the world, and he realized that this level of patient care was better suited for his personality than any other type of medical profession.

After attending boot camp and corps school, Kevin spent another year at the medical ward before he was sent to the Navy Clinic for sick call. He was at the clinic when he got the news that a tsunami had ripped through Indonesia and that his services were needed overseas. Working on what Kevin calls the “Floating Hospital”, the Mercy Ship, he gave medical attention to the people from Indonesia, as well as those from the Philippines and Bangladesh, affected by the tsunami. He recalls that when his group first arrived in Indonesia, the victims of the tsunami were not very fond of Americans, but by the time the American soldiers and doctors were ready to leave, they saw a different side of Americans and were very appreciative.

Following five years in active duty, Kevin is now in the Reserves out of Hialeah, Florida, where he is putting his medical knowledge and experience to good use and attending Nursing School at Miami Dade College.  Thank you, Kevin, for all of your hard work locally and internationally, and congratulations on winning the scholarship!

-          Adam

 1 Miami Dade College awards the scholarship from the Uniform Advantage Nursing Scholarship Fund to one nursing student each semester.  For more information, visit the Financial Aid Department.

Not sure what to get that special co-worker or your favorite nurse this Holiday Season?

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Why not send them a UA Gift Card or E-Card!

Our new assortment of Holiday E-Cards makes the perfect gift for anyone looking to update their uniform wardrobe. You don’t have to worry about picking out the wrong size, color or style.

 Can’t wait for the gift card to ship? Try our new E-Cards. We have an assortment to choose from including: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy New Year and more. An E-Card can be purchased today and emailed to the recipient on the day of your choice.

So take the stress our of holiday shopping with a UA Gift Card today. No fees for you or the recipient to pay, and shipping is free!

National Nurses Week…Celebrate for those who dedicate themselves to caring for others!

. Nursing Topics, UA Hot Topics

This year the American Nurses Association chose the perfect theme for National Nurses Week: “Working Today for a Healthier Tomorrow.”  In a nutshell, this motto describes what nurses do for us every day.  Even when they’re not wearing their scrubs, nurses are caring for those around them.  From helping the needy to nurturing the ill to healing the hurt, nurses work hard to make our world a happier and healthier place.  So this Nurses Week let’s celebrate everything they do for us!  Below are some suggestions we have for celebrating National Nurses Week 2010.  Please feel free to comment with some of your great ideas!

 

  1. Thank you card.  A simple handwritten thank you note or card that is personalized for a nurse or nurses who have had an impact on your life is always a meaningful gesture.
  2. Make a cake.  Cakes aren’t just for birthdays…they’re for celebrating too!  Celebrate with nurses this year by baking their favorite cake. 
  3. Bring in healthy snacks to the medical office.  Since the theme this year for Nurses Week is geared towards health, why not share some healthy snacks?  Veggies, fruits, whole grains…anything you can think of that everyone would enjoy.
  4. Donate.  Donate to a local charity or hospital…any amount small or large will benefit others.
  5. Wear scrubs to work. If you have to wear medical uniforms already, this may not present a challenge, but if you don’t have to wear scrubs every day, why not wear them some time this week!  Wearing scrubs can help show nurses that you are thinking about them and all they do.

~Contributing  Editor

Hannah Masimore

After a long day at work, how do you unwind when you get home?

. Nursing Topics, UA Hot Topics

Relax.   Even saying the word triggers the “ah” feeling we all get when we give ourselves the opportunity to simply relax.  And, as we all can attest to it, one of the best times of day to relax is after a long day at work. 

When it comes down to finding the perfect solution on how to unwind, we decided to ask a group of people here at UA and our Facebook friends and fans to talk about what they enjoy doing after a long day at work.  The results?  Well, it was obvious from the beginning…there is an incredible number of ways to help unwind after work.  With so many unique responses, we felt sharing them all could help inspire others.  We hope that with the list below you can find some new ideas to try at home!

Here is a list of what several of us at UA enjoy doing:

  1. Go to the gym
  2. Try a new recipe…then eat it!
  3. Play Scrabble
  4. Sit outside and simply enjoy the fresh air
  5. Get straight out of my medical scrubs and put on something comfy
  6. Have a glass of my favorite beverage
  7. Take a bubble bath with lavender or jasmine oil
  8. Light scented candles even while watching TV…the scent alone can be relaxing
  9. Enjoying my TV guilty pleasures
  10. Get into a good book
  11. Shop
  12. Dinner and a movie with friends
  13. People watch
  14. Stretch
  15. Catch up with an old friend
  16. Take a walk

When we asked our Facebook friends and fans, here is what they said:

  1. Shower, put dinner on, then sit in front of the TV or computer
  2. Take a nice walk outside
  3. Read a good book
  4. Take my dogs out for a walk
  5. Play tennis
  6. Listen to music

So, after browsing through our list, is there anything you’d like to add or suggest?  Please feel free to comment…we’d love to hear your feedback (or try it)!

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Broward Walk- 10/10/09

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Broward Breast Cancer Walk 2009

Uniform Advantage participated in the 2009 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Broward walk on Saturday October 10, 2009. Our company will be accepting donations the entire month of October for this great cause. Our team has raised over $2,000 dollars this year and UA has dedicated to match our total donations up to $5,000 dollars. If you would like to donate under our team please click here.

 

Here are some pictures of our team at the 2009 event.

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We at, Uniform Advantage would like to thank you for your support this month, and look forward to serving your medical uniform needs all year round.

~Contributing Editor

Lori Nadeau – Dunlap

Think Pink! Breast Cancer Awareness – October 2009

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Pink RibbonOctober is Breast Cancer awareness month. This is time of year where everyone gets together and raises money for more research.  With advances made in medicine, we have to keep the momentum going and 2009 is no different! There are several organizations with valuable information on testing, prevention, treatment and more importantly, the simple feeling of looking out for one another.

The American Cancer Society  states 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 40,170 deaths so far this year. It’s the most common cancer among women, other than skin cancer in United States. The good news is the death rate is going down, as a result of testing earlier and better treatment options. In the United States, there are about 2.5 million breast cancer survivors!

As an apparel company dedicated to the medical profession, we urge everyone to get involved. Wear pink nursing uniforms, or the pink ribbons indicating your awareness and support for our fellow sisters.

CLASC2PRTo show their support for the much needed research, Littman will donate $5.00 to the American Cancer Society from proceeds of their Classic II Stethoscope – style #CLASC2PR!

Featuring a two-sided chest piece, this stethoscope offers high acoustic sensitivity for superior performance. A tunable diaphragm on one side augments the traditional bell function of the opposite side. It also includes soft sealing eartips.

 

K115HPEKoi will also donate $2.00 from each sale of their Hope print scrub top towards Breast Cancer research. This stylish and supportive mock wrap top features an:

  • adjustable side drawstring,
  • two large front pockets and side slits
  • made with 100% cotton
  • available in sizes XS to 3X

We have several other products to support Breast Cancer awareness, including nursing socks, watches and even a pink ribbon embroidery option for your scrub tops! Let’s not forget our great looking Pink Ribbon print scrubs.

A couple of years ago, we walked at the Susan G. Komen walk for the cure in Miami, and it was a great success!  This year, Uniform Advantage will do its part by participating in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. For more information, visit Susan G Komen for the Cure on what you can do in our fight against Breast Cancer. You can also find an event near you. Together, we can make a difference!

We at, Uniform Advantage would like to thank you for your support this month, and look forward to serving your medical uniform needs today and tomorrow.

~ Contributing Editor

Priscille Victorin