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Happy Certified Nurses Day!

Friday, March 19th, 2010

New ImageDid you know that today is Certified Nurses Day?  Today is a special day to honor all the hard work and long hours that Certified Nurses put in to keep us all healthy and safe.  March 19th was selected as Certified Nurses Day in recognition of the birthday of  one of the fields greatest leaders, Dr. Margretta “Gretta” Madden Styles, RN, EdD, FAAN.  Dr. Styles worked hard to develop standards for and credentials for nurses.  Her impact on the nursing industry can still be felt today.   

To honor all of the Certified Nurses out there we want to give you a very special gift.  As a thank you we would like to give you 10% off and free shipping on your next order!   All you need to do is use promo code CNDBP at check out to receive your discount. (offer valid through 03/31/10) If you have a friend or family member who is a nurse please share this offer with them. Happy Certified Nurses Day!

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Spotlight On Medical Volunteers

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Normally, we reserve Fridays for our “Footnote” posts; however, this week we wanted to highlight some of the amazing medical volunteers Tafford has partnered with to help those who are suffering around the globe.

It has been over two weeks since a devastating earthquake struck the island nation of Haiti. Within days of this tragic event medical professionals from around the world sprang into action and made their way to Haiti.  Tafford is proud to support the American Nurses Association and their efforts in Haiti.  This week we packed up over 400 scrub tops and pants to be sent down to volunteers in the disaster zone.  In addition to the scrub domination we started a campaign that allows our customers to help as well.  From now through February 2ndwe will donate $1 for every heart scrub top or jacket purchased using promotional code TAFHEART2. The donations will benefit the American Nurses Foundation Haiti Relief Fund and will go toward disaster relief, including rebuilding the Haitian nursing infrastructure and assisting the National Association of Haitian Nurses, Association Nationale des Infirmieres Licenciees d’Haiti.

While the disaster in Haiti is receiving a lot of media attention there are places around the world that need help every day.  A group of volunteers led by Dr. Yell Inverso is planning a two week trip to Kenya to help locals with hearing and ear health care issues. Their goal is to emphasize the link between good hearing and quality of life and providing sustainable audiological services. As we did last year, Tafford will be donating scrubs for the group to wear during their trip.  To find out more about their trip follow their blog (if you see any solid scrub in the pictures – they’re Tafford Essentials)!

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International Year of The Nurse!

Monday, January 11th, 2010

2010 has been declared as the by the United Nations as the “International Year of the Nurse.”  Nurses play a vital role in healthcare world wide, but sadly they often do not receive the credit they deserve.  The goal of the International Year of the Nurse is to not only bring awareness to the roles that nurses play in the global health but also to inspire nurses to bond together to help their local, national and global communities with acts of service.

This year was selected because it marks an historic event, the 100th anniversary of the passing of arguably the most famous nurse of all time, Florence Nightingale.  Nightingale had a lasting impact on the nursing field that is still felt today.  To honor her spirit this year all of the estimated 15 million nurses world wide are asked to go out and perform good — not only at their jobs but also in their communities. Groups such as the nurses from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center are holding events like the “Celebration of Caring” to start the year.

Tafford is proud to support nurses and all of the invaluable services they provide.

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Congratulations to the Winners of the Tafford Nursing Scholarship

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

The Tafford Uniforms Scholarship Committee selected two winners of $1,000 scholarships from an incredible pool of applicants.  Kerry Davis, a student at South University, chose a career in nursing after his experiences as a Field Medic in the United States Army.  Kerry has served as a medic in countries such as Egypt and Somalia as well as domestic disaster relief efforts in Florida after Hurricane Andrew.kerry

“During my military career I had life-altering experiences taking care of not only wounded solders as a medic, but as a care-provider to impoverished and sickened patients in our treatment tents,” said Davis.  “It was these life-changing experiences that led me to make the decision of nursing as a career.”

Frederick Giertz Jr., a BSN student at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, faced a tough decision after losing his job as an auto worker.  “I decided that I would learn to do something that would do more that just earn me a paycheck. I want to do something that will make a difference,” said Giertz.

fredFrederick made the decision on a new career while his father was in the hospital. “I watched the care that my father received after heart surgery, and I knew I could be a nurse,” Giertz continued.  After spending two years completing the necessary prerequisites, Frederick is now enrolled in the BSN program at Oakland University.

“Frederick and Kerry are two extremely deserving recipients of the Tafford Uniforms Nursing Scholarship,” said Gene S. Godick, CEO of Tafford Uniforms.  “Military veterans and auto workers face serious challenges in today’s environment, and we are pleased to help Frederick and Kerry complete their pursuit of nursing degrees.  We look forward to watching them achieve their goals.

Tafford Uniforms anticipates to continue awarding nursing scholarships twice per year on an ongoing basis.  Students eligible to apply must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program towards an associate’s (or LPN, LVN) bachelor’s (BSN) or master’s (MSN) degree in nursing.  Tafford is currently accepting applications for the next round of scholarships to be awarded in early 2010.  To apply for a Tafford Uniforms Nursing Scholarship please visit: www.tafford.com/scholarship.htm

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This Week in Nursing News

Friday, 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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This Week in Nursing News

Friday, 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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