Does your state or DOT have a automobile license plate specifically for "NURSES"? Like those supplied for wildlife, teachers and etc.:cry:I live in the state of Ga. and I have not seen such neither am I aware of one being offered either for us. If anyone has any info. please let me know.
shodobe 1,260 Posts Specializes in O.R., ED, M/S. Jan 18, 2009 In Calif it would be considered a personalized plate and you would have to pay for it. I have never seen anything like that ever and even war vets or even purple heart recipents still have to pay for their plates.
gonzo1, ASN, RN 1,739 Posts Specializes in ED, ICU, PSYCH, PP, CEN. Has 20 years experience. Jan 18, 2009 If you do some research you will find that it is recommended that you do not advertise that you are a nurse on your automobile.Studies have shown that there is a high incidence of violence against nurses and having something like this on your car can lead gang members and drug addicts to think that you may have drugs on your person, or in your car, like some nurses and doctors did "in the old days"I too wanted to scream to the whole world that I was an RN when I first became a nurse. Then slowly realized that this is information that is best doled out carefully on a need to know basis.
sewnew 204 Posts Jan 18, 2009 I believe in most states that RN license plates are considered vanity plates and you have to pay the extra fee.
akanini, MSN, RN 1,525 Posts Has 15 years experience. Jan 18, 2009 If you do some research you will find that it is recommended that you do not advertise that you are a nurse on your automobile.Studies have shown that there is a high incidence of violence against nurses and having something like this on your car can lead gang members and drug addicts to think that you may have drugs on your person, or in your car, like some nurses and doctors did "in the old days"I too wanted to scream to the whole world that I was an RN when I first became a nurse. Then slowly realized that this is information that is best doled out carefully on a need to know basis.We have them in NY and I never thought to get one for this same reason.
CathyLew 1 Article; 463 Posts Specializes in MSP, Informatics. Has 17 years experience. Jan 18, 2009 We have them in NY and I never thought to get one for this same reason.same here. Dont' really want anyone to know. I have seen people get licence plate frames with personalized messages. Cheaper than the plates, and you can take them off if you want
BroadwayRN, ASN, RN 164 Posts Specializes in ER. Has 4 years experience. Jan 18, 2009 Yes we have them in NY and for doctors also but no way would I have one. I am proud to be an RN but I'm not about to go advertising it. If you stop for a wreck never tell the victim that you are a nurse. If you are a good samaratin they can't hold you accountable, unless it's gross negligence, but if you tell them a nurse you might as well be clocked in because everything you do will be picked apart and you may find yourself being sued.
allnurses Guide Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN 4 Articles; 7,907 Posts Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions. Jan 18, 2009 My state offers 180+ specialty/themed license plates...surprisingly, not one of them is for nurses. But if you're into tobacco, foxhunting or bowling, they have you covered :)I don't think I'd want a nursing-themed plate anyway--the last thing I need is some whack-job following me home.
dreamon 706 Posts Jan 18, 2009 I've seen a few cars that use RN somewhere in the letters of their personalized plates. They weren't officially issued from the state though. I think it is pretty cool, I'm still on the fence about whether to do it or not. I doubt carjackers stand around waiting and reading someones license plate before deciding to attack- but I'm not a criminal so what do I know.
caliotter3 38,333 Posts Jan 18, 2009 Yes we have them in NY and for doctors also but no way would I have one. I am proud to be an RN but I'm not about to go advertising it. If you stop for a wreck never tell the victim that you are a nurse. If you are a good samaratin they can't hold you accountable, unless it's gross negligence, but if you tell them a nurse you might as well be clocked in because everything you do will be picked apart and you may find yourself being sued.Recently, it was stated in the news that Good Samaritans can be sued in CA. I have had bad people follow me around and make my life hell because I am a nurse, so I certainly wouldn't go advertising the fact.
allnurses Guide ghillbert, MSN, NP 3,796 Posts Specializes in CTICU. Has 27 years experience. Jan 18, 2009 You can always get sued, but if you don't do anything negligent, you won't lose.
sunshineintheforest 39 Posts Has 10 years experience. Aug 19, 2010 Do you think you would get pulled over less if you had an RN plate. I have noticed that anytime I have gotten pulled over or gone through a "check" they let me go if I was in my scrubs (I'm a CNA). Not that I get pulled over a lot but one time I was scratching my ear and I got pulled over because the cop thought I was on my cell phone. I guess I'm thinking I will be less likely to be harassed for no good reason. Thoughts? Also why wouldn't you want to announce your an RN? I see MD plates ALL the time here (NY). If you don't give out advice to people not officially under your care then what's the harm? Not judging, honestly just want to know:lol2:
