Friday Footnote

November 20th, 2009

Dansko shoes are a workplace staple – for good reason!  Our most popular Dansko shoes the Professional, the Ingrid and the Sonja, feature unique elements which set them apart from the crowd and give you a safe and comfortable shoe to work in.

ZSH034_BBOXThese shoes feature technical elements such as padded insteps; roomy, reinforced toe boxes and rocker bottoms.  One of their most important features are the  SATRA, the world’s leading research and technology organization for the footware industry, tested slip resistant bottoms.  When working in slick environments it is extremely important to wear a shoe that will prevent any accidents.  NSH180The anti skid tread on the Professional, the Ingrid and the Sonja will not only keep you safe and accident free but also give you a stylish and comfortable look at work. There are a variety of Dansko styles to choose that give you not only a professional look but also a fun and fashionable way to express yourself. 

To view the full selection of shoes that Tafford has to offer stop by our website and visit our shoe department.  Shop our shoe department and when you find the perfect pair for you - we’ll ship your order for free!  Please enter promotional code FOOTNOTE to receive free shipping.

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Friday Footnote

November 6th, 2009

When choosing a work shoe one of the most important considerations is safety.  You encounter wet and slippery surfaces daily so it is important to choose a shoe that will provide stability in those situations.  Workplace accidents can be easily avoided by choosing the proper footwear.

Tafford has a large selection of slip resistant shoes to choose from including a variety of styles from Working Dawgs, Sketchers and Alegria. These shoes are not only functional they are also stylish! Many feature fun and funky style, like the Working Dawgs which have genuine Firestone tire tread design on the sole. In addition to slip resistant soles, many of these shoes feature added elements including rocker bottoms to reduce heel pressure and promote proper posture and more.

To view the full selection of shoes that Tafford has to offer stop by our website and visit our shoe department.

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Making Your Life Easier with Easy Care Comfort Wash Scrubs – Lynn Higgins

October 29th, 2009

Tafford makes your life easier by offering the best shopping experience in the nursing uniform field.  We offer top quality scrubs, easy to coordinate prints and 24 solid colors to mix and match.  It’s hard to believe that we could make things even easier but, we have — with a light weight, textured fabric that we call Comfort Wash. Earlier this year we re-introduced the Comfort Wash scrubs collection in many of your favorite colors and styles.  Comfort Wash fabric is a super easy care poly-cotton that has a natural crinkled texture and is made to be worn straight from the dryer.  The fabric is extremely soft, light weight and never needs to be ironed.  Our current collection offers 6 popular colors including everyone’s favorite, aqua mist.  If you are looking for a set of scrubs that are truly hassle-free then Comfort Wash is for you.  Customers rave about Comfort Wash scrubs, so check back frequently for new colors and styles.  Plans to add additional colors and sizes are already underway and will be available early next year. For those of you who have never tried Comfort Wash click thru this link and receive a 10% discount all Comfort Wash scrubs plus free shipping on any size order.  Hurry, this offer expires 11/6/09.  Use promo code  CWBLOG to take advantage of this offer.

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This Week in Nursing News

October 23rd, 2009

Too busy working all week to keep up on the latest nursing news?  Here are three of the most interesting stories this week to help you catch up.

A nurse’s aide to be crowned African king- After living in the United States for 25 years and working at a nurse’s aid, Charles Wesley Mumbere, is returning to his native Uganda in royal fashion.  Mumbere was crowned King of Rwenzururu this week.

Nurses are going out into the community to talk to teenagers about dangers of driving – As part of a new state program, ICU Nurses in Arkansas have been speaking to high school students about the dangers of driving.  The nurses hope that their presentations will help to reduce the number of teens killed each year by car accidents.

Nursing student saves here 78-year-old neighbor from fire – Vicki Blevins was about to lay down to take a nap on Wednesday when she heard a scream come from outside of her house.  She ran out to find smoking pouring out of her 78 year old neighbors home.  Vicki sprung into action and rescued her neighbor from the flames.

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Plus Size Customers – Be Comfortable With Who You Are! – Lynn Higgins

October 22nd, 2009

Throughout my career, I have gained a lot of knowledge and experience understanding the Plus size customer. My most important take away is that she wants to have stylish choices just like everyone else.  At Tafford, we understand plus size customers, that’s why we ensure that ALL of our scrub tops, pants and jackets are available up to size 4X.  Our customers love our assortment of sizes, and they’ve asked for more – and I’m glad to announce that we are further expanding our plus size selection. You may have noticed that Tafford has begun offering many of our popular holiday prints up to size 5X. We also have several solid Essentials scrubs that are offered up to size 6X. We are constantly adding new items in plus and extended sizes, so check back in the frequently to find many more fashionable print tops up to size 5X!

Each month we survey our customers and our executives read ALL customer survey comments.  Every month I hear from many plus size women that are grateful that we cater to their needs.  They are especially pleased with the way our scrubs fit.  Our generous specs and longer length allow for ease of movement and are extremely comfortable.   Our elastic pants have just the right amount of tension for easy wearing. And we didn’t stop there. We also offer all tee shirts up to size 4X, and some even to 5X. Our best selling Harmony shoe from Cherokee is available in wide widths and Rockers hosiery is sold up to size EE. We want to be your one stop shop for your entire work outfit. Why shop any place else?

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Personal Shopper – Lynn Higgins

October 16th, 2009

Wouldn’t it be nice to just walk into a store and have the sales clerk pick out everything and coordinate outfits for you?  She would give you ideas on how to match up colors, what is the best pant for your body type and what is really hot this season.  Although it might be a dream in many retail stores or catalogs…it is a reality at Tafford.  My team works very hard to make sure that all of our printed scrub tops and Essentials tees match back perfectly to our solid Essentials scrubs.  We like to give you options in order to take the guess work out of coordinating outfits.  Take a look at our catalog.   You will see color swatches next to each print.  This is our way of helping you find the perfect match to complete your look.  If you are still not sure, feel free to ask one of our customer service representatives.  They would be happy to help.  In the next few months you are going to see quite a bit of change in our product merchandising.  Our goal is to bring you the latest and greatest in trendy color stories and prints.  You will be able to shop by collection, choosing your favorite silhouettes from a variety of pretty cool prints.  Beginning in our November and December catalogs, we will be offering the Peace collection and Rock and Roll groups.  They are fun and flirty and I’m sure you will love them. I know I do!

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

October 15th, 2009

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On Sunday October 11th members of the Tafford team gathered on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to participate in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.  The walk, which is held  annually in October, helps to raise money and awareness to fight breast cancer.  The 5 mile long course took walkers along the Schuylkill River and was filled with thousands of people all joining together to support the cause. Leading up to the event the Tafford team participated in online fundraising. To date Tafford has raised over $2,000 for the American Cancer Society.  In addition to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Tafford is donating a portion of the sales from select pink ribbon and breast cancer awareness merchandise to the American Cancer Society.

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This Week in Nursing News

October 9th, 2009

Working hard all week and didn’t get a chance to catch up on the news? Don’t worry we have you covered!  Here are three of the most interesting articles in the news this week:

Scrubs Camps give students opportunity to explore health care careers - In the coming months a number of events aimed at giving high school students a glimpse into the medical professions will be held throughout South Dakota.  Students will be exposed to a variety of professions within the medical field to discover if a career in medicine is for them. 

‘A happy ending’ after nurse assists struggling diner at Dewey Destin’s - While dining out at a local restaurant a nurse sprung into action when another patron had a heart attack.  With the help of a defibrillator and fast action the patron survived. 

Retired Arizona nurse among 10 Americans chosen to receive national award - Frances Stout, a retired registered nurse and chairperson of the Tohono O’odham Nursing Care Authority (TONCA) in Sells, Ariz., to receive a Community Health Leaders Award.  Stout has used her 33 years of experience to establish nursing facility for elderly Native Americans. 

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Trend Report – Lynn Higgins

October 7th, 2009

As we start to get a little taste of the cooler weather, I am getting more and more excited about wearing some of the new pieces I have picked up for my winter wardrobe.  For those of you who have not had the time to catch up on the latest trends, there is a big push toward purples, plums and wines this season.  It’s a fresh look that is both updated and feminine.  Tafford has captured this feeling with a variety of new prints that can help you update for the season. My favorite is Coming Up Roses.  It is a very updated floral with a multitude of pink, purple, gray and tan colors that just POP off of the black ground.

If prints aren’t your thing, take a look at the new solid square neck scrub top with geometric design embroidery.  This 2 toned scrub top gives you great versatility.  If you want to stay with the purple trend, the Passion Flower and Purple combination is perfect.

For those Birki’s lovers, we have added a patent leather style in 2 forward colors, platinum gray and plum.  You’re on your feet all day, so why not treat yourself to comfort and style?

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This Week in Nursing News

October 2nd, 2009

Too busy to stay on top of all the latest nursing news? Don’t worry we have you covered!  Here are three of the most interesting articles in the news this week:

Nurses Get Learning Boost from Robotic Patients: Several nursing schools throughout the county including, Trinitas School of Nursing in Elizabeth, New Jersey, have begun to use robots to give students hands-on opportunities to work with differing medical conditions.

Nurse Helps Cancer Patients Chart Their Course: Heather Czaja, a registered nurse of 13 years, helps to guide women through some of the most difficult situations.  Heather’s technical knowledge  and experiance help her to explain complex procedures to people who are at the very least worried and sometimes frightened.

Colorado Doctors, Nurses Donate Time to Save Zoo Gorilla:   Joseph Hegarty, an ear surgeon and a team from Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs pitched in to save Rafiki, a 25 year old silver back gorilla, with a serious ear infection.

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