Does anyone have any creative ideas for a T-shirt slogan for intensive/critical care nurses. My unit is a mixed medical/surgical ICU at a fairly conservative hospital. I really wanted to design a shirt that says, "ICU nurses, here to save your a$$, not kiss it" BUT I don't think that is going to go over well.
For example, our cardiac unit recently used: "Cardiac Unit: Never misses a beat" (I would have said, "We got the beat" but I am a big dork).
You can definitely waste an amazing amount of time there!!
I like the one you linked to, as well. Of course, I think some of these are a lot like some of the Youtube videos: if you think it's funny, you are for sure a medical professional. "Civilians" don't get it!
Call me old fashioned, but what happened to nurses wearing neat, clean cut scrubs? Where I work at, the T-shirt phenomenon has taken hold, but I think as "professionals" we should look professional in scrubs, not wearing T-shirts with logos. When was the last time you saw a doctor or lawyer or engineer or teacher or any sort of profession with respect wearing a t-shirt? I am not saying we have to go back to wearing all whites or skirts or even a hat, but on a serious note, what is with the t-shirts?
When was last time you saw a doctor or lawyer or engineer or teacher or any sort of profession with respect do what nurses do - stay on their feet for 12 hours in a raw without breaks, cleaning vomit and poop, being yelled at, punched and cursed? Let people have their fun. I personally love T-shirts for their comfort and nice fit, instead of pajama-like scrubs.
Call me old fashioned, but what happened to nurses wearing neat, clean cut scrubs? Where I work at, the T-shirt phenomenon has taken hold, but I think as "professionals" we should look professional in scrubs, not wearing T-shirts with logos. When was the last time you saw a doctor or lawyer or engineer or teacher or any sort of profession with respect wearing a t-shirt? I am not saying we have to go back to wearing all whites or skirts or even a hat, but on a serious note, what is with the t-shirts?
When I was in my last clinical rotation, I was in my pt's room when a guy came in and started talking to my pt. I was just talking with the pt - so I left the room. My clinical intructor asked me why I didn't stay in the room when the Dr. was there. I replied that he hadn't come yet. She brought me back to my pt's room and introduced me to my the oncologist. He was wearing old jeans and a t-shirt!
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You can definitely waste an amazing amount of time there!!
I like the one you linked to, as well. Of course, I think some of these are a lot like some of the Youtube videos: if you think it's funny, you are for sure a medical professional. "Civilians" don't get it!