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As I read through the post and the subsequent comments, many thoughts ran through my head. Some of them have already been stated by other posters, so I'll skip to my main point. What's lacking here is an understanding of the big picture. Sometimes we insert our own emotions into evaluating a situation. Maybe she does not have the money to afford better fitting clothing. Maybe her breasts are so large that no matter what she wears, it looks tacky. I know that with the party in my shirt, I can turn the frumpiest shirts into a boob display. Lastly, the OP said that it may not be a nursing situation. Maybe it could be appropriate in that setting. My husband may be more likely to buy a car, cell phone plan, etc from someone who is using their "assets" to attract customers. And, no, the affair is none of your business!!

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While I was working my way through nursing school, I worked in a group home for developmentally disabled. One of my coworkers thought it would be funny to put some oregano in a baggie and to convince me that one of our residents had bought and stashed a bag of pot. I freaked out!

If there is no specific policy for the agency or the school, then I would take 2 things into consideration: 1)Is it a self-contained classroom or is the kid mainstreamed? In a self-contained classroom there may be many therapists/etc. in and out of the room and it may be helpful to be easily distinguishable as a nurse. If it is a mainstream classroom, the child or teacher may desire for you to blend in a little bit more in casual clothes as to not distract from the setting or call attention to the child. 2) comfort/cleanliness factor. If it is a preschool class, you may be helping your patient with finger paints or floor play that you may not want to be in yourregular clothes for. In any case, it's a fun way to spend your day, so have fun and enjoy!

As a manager, I'd like to add that if the job market is slim, please don't say that you are only willing to commute 10 miles, can only work 8-4, and don't want to work any weekends. I know this is not your first choice for a job as a new grad (home health) but I will give you a much better reference for your dream job if you pay your dues a little bit while you are here.

I used to do 3 12's and yes, I was always fatigued, but I had multiple days off with my children. I switched to 8's about a year ago and its just a different kind of fatigue and I still have to make sacrifices. IMHO, they both have their pro's and cons, but unfortunately as a working parent, I will always feel like I never have enough time for my children! I will say though, that with 12's, it saved us money on daycare (less days used) and made it easier to plan family vacations when I only had to ask for 2 or 3 days off instead of 5.

I know my license is worth about 2 cents because that is what everyone asks for when they find out I am a nurse and that is all the management seems takes into consideration