Nursing T-Shirt/Hoodie

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I graduated from nursing school back in April of this year, and my nursing class decided we needed a night out (bar crawl style) to celebrate. I double as a graphic designer and decided to create t-shirts that show why we are celebrating. Since then, I've decided to make this t-shirt design more universal so others can wear it.

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Specializes in ER.

It's funny. Not one that I would take because I personally never advertise any training as a healthcare provider whether it is emt-p or rn. I sometimes don't like wearing fire department shirts.

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Specializes in ER, Med/Surg, Telemetry, Dialysis.

While it is funny I would not advertise myself as an RN while doing a "bar crawl" or advertise myself as an RN who likes taking shots. The whole professionalism thing...

Just had a random thought; can you imagine if there was a medical emergency in one of those bars and you guys were standing around in nurse tshirts, but getting wasted..awkwardddd

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Specializes in ER.
While it is funny I would not advertise myself as an RN while doing a "bar crawl" or advertise myself as an RN who likes taking shots. The whole professionalism thing...

Just had a random thought; can you imagine if there was a medical emergency in one of those bars and you guys were standing around in nurse tshirts, but getting wasted..awkwardddd

When we were in nursing school we went to Hooters for the last day. I made everyone change out of their scrub tops because I was paranoid about someone reporting us. We had an issue with EMT student getting in trouble for going to a sports bar.

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I suppose in my city it is different. One of our clinical instructors met us out while we were on the town that night too.

Also, one of the floors I did clinical on told us students that if we went to a local bar/grille with our scrubs on, you get half-priced drinks. The nurses said their unit goes there every Wednesday night. They would take their badges off so as not to show the hospital's name.

I don't find it awkward if there were an emergency. I think they would be lucky to have a HCP nearby until medics arrive. It'd be no different than a nurse that's out without scrubs or a nursing shirt on - you'd still help.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
I suppose in my city it is different. One of our clinical instructors met us out while we were on the town that night too.

Also, one of the floors I did clinical on told us students that if we went to a local bar/grille with our scrubs on, you get half-priced drinks. The nurses said their unit goes there every Wednesday night. They would take their badges off so as not to show the hospital's name.

I don't find it awkward if there were an emergency. I think they would be lucky to have a HCP nearby until medics arrive. It'd be no different than a nurse that's out without scrubs or a nursing shirt on - you'd still help.

Definitely a regional issue then. But a nurse under the influence of alcohol is not helpful or lucky it's a liability and if something went wrong you'd be facing the board of nursing. Not worth the risk to my current nursing license I worked hard for!!

In my area your sanity/professionalism would be questioned for showing up to cocktail hour or a bar wearing scrubs or other healthcare attire. If you posted on FB and were silly enough to be friends with management you'd likely be having a conversation with personnel about your choice of public image. While many nurses aren't recognized in street clothes they are definitely more recognized when in hospital attire/scrubs.

It's a decision you need to make for yourself.

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I suppose in my city it is different. One of our clinical instructors met us out while we were on the town that night too.

Also, one of the floors I did clinical on told us students that if we went to a local bar/grille with our scrubs on, you get half-priced drinks. The nurses said their unit goes there every Wednesday night. They would take their badges off so as not to show the hospital's name.

I don't find it awkward if there were an emergency. I think they would be lucky to have a HCP nearby until medics arrive. It'd be no different than a nurse that's out without scrubs or a nursing shirt on - you'd still help.

Except for one thing-I would be sober, and you wouldn't .

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I like it.

It's funny.

You guys sound like my Baptist Deacon daddy. "Thou shalt not have fun!!!"

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PS - Don't firefighters, docs, EMTs, and other assorted heroes get drunk at the bar?

SMH.

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PPS - Saying "What if there is a medical emergency?" while you're bar crawling is pretty asinine. I'm pretty sure that when you're drunk, no matter where you are, you can dial 911 and the EMTs won't pass judgment on your hoodie.

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Specializes in Pediatric.

Are nurses not allowed to drink? I'm confused. Lol.

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It doesn't even say on there that you're a nurse. It says "Giving shots by day, Taking shots by night." You could be a Walgreen's pharmacy tech. (Or whoever it is who gives the flu/varicella/TB shots.)

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