We hope you have a wonderful Grandparent's Day! And don't forget, today is the last day to receive 20% OFF CHEROKEE WORKWEAR + FREE SHIPPING on your $75 order!Use coupon code PWF75912 or click here to activate.
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Erin from Real Moms Real Views - "I live in a constant whirl wind! Between the part time job I work as a Medical Assistant for a foot doctor, my full time job as a maid, cook, and taxi driver, I am the mommy to 4 fab kiddos! It is a very busy life, but I adore it and wouldn’t trade it for anything. I have been married to my best friend and the man of my dreams for 11 years, yes, they are the same guy. We spend every free minute enjoying our kids and doing fun family activities including camping, swimming, playing games and having movie night. I love baking yummy treats but mostly eating the yummy treats!"
Erin recently reviewed our Contrast Mock Wrap Scrub Top and Flare Leg Scrub Pant from our Lydia's Select Scrubs collection!
Our Lydia's Select Contrast Mock Wrap Scrub Top features contrast along mock wrap and sleeves, two pockets, back darts, set-in sleeves, side slits, is made with 60% cotton/40% polyester and is 27 1/2" long.
The Lydia's Select Flare Leg Scrub Pant features a grosgrain drawstring at front waist, elastic in back, two side pockets, one back pocket, a flare leg with reinforced side slits, is made with 60% cotton/40% polyester and is 31" long for regular, 29" long for petite and 34" long for tall.
Erin explains her need for a medical uniform that shows her personal style: "As a working momma, I have to get to wear scrubs 4 days a week to work. Everybody always tells me that I am lucky that I get to wear scrubs, but I sometimes think they are boring. You can only accessorize so much when you are trimming someone’s toenails (gross, I know) Instead of wearing the Blah scrubs that you see in some doctor’s offices, we can wear whatever we want. That means we can go as fun as we want. I love BRIGHT!! My favorite part of scrubs is that you can wear things that you would NEVER wear and call it a uniform!"
Erin chose to review the Lydia's Select items in the colors Aqua/Steel Grey, and this what she had to say: "If I can toot my own horn, I made an incredible pick! I love this set! The top is such a fun, bright color of aqua, perfectly accented with grey trim. I order the tall in the pants…I have a length issue. If my pants don’t drag on the ground, then they never get worn. The flare leg is super flattering and I love the side slits, they sit perfectly over you shoes. The waist is draw sting, so you get the perfect fit. If you have never ordered scrubs before, be aware that they tend to run big. In a shirt, I usually wear a medium, but I wear a small in scrub sizes. In fact, I could have ordered an extra small in this top and been okay. I wear a size 4 in pants and ordered a small. They are a smidge baggy, but that is better than skin tight. So, I guess what I am saying is check the measurements before ordering 
I was very impressed with my first pair of scrubs from Lydia’s. I have already talked them up to the girls that I work with and the first day I wore them to work, I got all kinds of compliments on them. Real Mom Approved!!"
You can also visit Real Moms Real Views and read Erin's full blog here: "Strut Your Scrubs {Lydia’s Uniforms #Review}"
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The temperature is slowly falling, leaves will soon be turning colors, and football season has begin - which means fall has arrived! This also means Lydia’s new Holiday catalog has been released with all of our new prints for my favorite holiday, Halloween! This year we have an even larger selection of Halloween tops, just for you.
We have our Cherokee 100% cotton Trickin' n' Treatin' Crewneck Warm-Up Jacket which has long sleeves which are perfect for those crisp fall days and for those in offices where they usually layer to keep warm! This jacket has a snap front for easy removal and matching knit cuffs to keep the sleeves out of you way.
Who doesn't love Mickey Mouse? From his big ears to his silly laugh, kids of all ages know and love him. Our newest Mickey Mouse addition, the Mickey Scream Contrast Scrub Top, just happens to be a Halloween top! This short sleeve v-neck top is made with 100% and has silly Mickey faces all over it.
If character Halloween prints are not your style check out our Skull N Bones Kathryn Scrub Top. This mock wrap top is adorable and can be worn anytime of year. The pink contrasting trim and the fun silver skulls keep the top from being too scary without taking away all of Halloween flair.
These are just a few of my favorites from our new 2012 Holiday catalog, what are some of yours?
Professional development is an important part of every health care professional’s career. It can only help you to be aware of new technologies and new schools of thought that may soon impact your day-to-day job functions.
Conferences and leadership summits are a great way to pack a lot of information into a short amount of time. Outside of the educational value, they also allow you to network and trade ideas with fellow colleagues and thought leaders.
The following is a list of conferences that are sure to challenge and inspire you:
AACN Organizational Leadership Network Fall Meeting (Oct. 28-30, 2012): Held in Washington, D.C., the theme of this year’s meeting is “Taking Advantage of Technology in Nursing Higher Education.” Highlights include: learning how technology is influencing patient care and what educators must know about the changing landscape, exploring innovations and challenges in online teaching and learning, and identifying ways schools can be more effective, simulation in nursing education and much more. For more information, visit http://www.aacn.nche.edu/events/2012/10/26/oln.
ANA 7th annual Nursing Quality Conference (Feb. 6-8, 2013): Held in Atlanta, Georgia, the Nursing Quality Conference brings together nursing and health care professionals from around the world who have a passion for improving nursing quality. Almost 1,900 hospitals will be participating in the event, giving attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest research related to addressing organizational performance to improve patient outcomes. This year’s keynote speaker is country music icon and former registered nurse, Naomi Judd. For more information, visit nqc2013.cistems.net.
19th annual Wharton Health Care Business Conference (Feb. 14-15, 2013): Held in Philadelphia, the theme of this year’s event is “Reshaping Health Care: Emerging Trends Changing the Face of Our Industry.” Previous year’s speakers include the president and CEO of Biotechnology Industry Organization, the president and CEO of Geisinger Health System and the former CEO of Bausch and Lomb. For more information, visit www.whcbc.org.
TEDMED (April 16-19, 2013): Held in Washington, D.C., TEDMED is billed as a “community of people who are passionate about imagining the future of health and medicine.” Void of an agenda or policy prescriptions, it’s a “safe place” where people with different ideas come together to talk and learn. Previous speakers have included the director of the National Institutes of Health, the president and CEO of the American Red Cross, the chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, singer-songwriters and the vice president of HBO Documentary Films. For more information, visit www.tedmed.com.
Are there any you’re looking forward to attending? Let us know in the comments section!
This post is written by Erica Moss, who is the community manager for the online masters in nursing program at Georgetown University, offering one of the nation’s leading FNP programs online.
Photo credit: hahatango on Flickr
I can’t believe that Customer Service Week has already come to an end! If you didn't already know, Customer Service Week is celebrated nationally from October 1st through the 5th.This year, Lydia's celebrated everyday with something different; from Customer Service Bingo, a delicious Bake Off and Team Spirit Day today.
Supervisors also gave prizes away anytime a Customer Service Representative showed a "Moment of Greatness in Customer Service". This went along with the other treats and prizes provided throughout the week.
Of course Customer Service is important all year long and in every field of work! Whether you are in the medical, dental or hospitality field; customer service applies to every profession. So remember to always smile and show people that you truly care about them and their needs. I think most would be surprised how a simple nice gesture can make someone else's day better!
Did any of you celebrate Customer Service Week; if so, what did you do to celebrate?
Cherokee Authentic Workwear: We are dedicated to bringing the fashion, comfort and quality of the ready-to-wear market to the functional apparel worn by healthcare professionals.
The Cherokee Authentic Workwear Flare Leg Scrub Pant is a customer favorite! It features side vents at the bottom of that make a fashion statement. An adjustable front drawstring, back elastic waist, slash pockets, one back patch pocket, and side vents are also featured. Regular inseam is 31", petite is 28 1/2" and tall is 33 1/2".
Here is a review from our customer Reba in Wapak, OH:
Daughter loves, loves, loves her birthday gift of a pair of these!
I had ordered a pair for our 32 year-old daughter as one of her birthday presents about a month ago & her reply text back after they were delivered to her at home was - "I got my birthday pants in the mail today. I love, love, love them!!! I would love 50 more pairs just like them! Thank you!!How's that for a positive review?!!
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Lydia's Select and Lydia's Made Simple: Made by Request - Our own exclusive collection of scrubs with designer looks for less. Simple easy care scrubs, clean lines, cool colors... medical uniforms at prices that can’t be beat!
*This week only get free standard shipping on any order over $99 PLUS 20% off Lydia's Select and Made Simple collections. Use coupon code PWFB9C12 in the shopping cart. Sales cannot be combined with any other promotions or coupons, online prices reflect discount. Free shipping applies to U.S. orders only. Offer ends 10/28/12 at midnight EST.
When it comes to Maternity Scrubs, comfort is key! Cherokee Flexibles has a line of Maternity Nursing Uniforms that is flattering and very comfortable. The Cherokee Flexibles Maternity Scrub Top features an adjustable drawstring, empire waist, soft stretchy knit side panels, contrast topstitching on the front and back princess seams, a patch pocket, a pager pocket, a hidden pocket and is 27" long, made with 65% polyester/35% cotton and the contrasting waistband is made of 88% polyester/12% spandex.
Here is a review from our customer dentaljulie in Metairie, LA:
Cute Maternity Top
This top is very comfortable and cute! I was 5'4"/125 lbs./36E pre-pregnancy and ordered a Medium due to being large chested. I bought the top at 6months and am now almost 8 months and it is still very comfortable due to the adjustable drawstring at the bust. Will probably wear this top even after I deliver.
This week only receive $5 Shipping on ANY size order PLUS 20% Off All Cherokee Flexibles and Cherokee Luxe Scrubs!
Cherokee Flexibles are so comfortable you will forget you are in uniform and Cherokee Luxe says it all, luxuriously soft scrubs that look and feel amazing. Perfect time to try these supremely comfortable medical uniforms now with our shipping discount!
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Veterans Day is Sunday and was established on November 11th, 1918 to remember and commemorate those who have served for our country. Here are some of the ways you can do your part to honor our veterans any day of the year:
Coming Home Project: This program helps assists veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan by improving the psychological, emotional, spiritual, and relationship challenges they face.
Disabled American Veterans: Volunteers provide free rides to and from veterans’ medical facilities.
Soldiers' Angels: Volunteers can "adopt" a deployed service member and send supplies and letters to them.
Hire A Hero: A job resource site to help employ our veterans.
If you are interested in finding other ways to help you can also check out the Case Foundation website for more great ways you can help our Veterans.
All of the staff here at Lydia's would like to thank those who have served and still serve our country. We support and appreciate everything you have done for our all of us!
While we wrap up National NP Week (Nov. 11-17), which celebrates the important role these health care professionals play every day of the year, we thought it would be fun to shine the spotlight on one specific advanced practice nurse: the Family Nurse Practitioner.
Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) are registered nurses who have completed a specialized graduate program that allows them to provide a blend of primary care and nursing services to individual patients and families. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the duties of family nurse practitioners include patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
To support these duties, family nurse practitioners can order and perform diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and lab work. They can also prescribe medication. FNPs currently serve as primary health care providers for millions of patients, especially in areas that are experiencing shortages in primary physicians.
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners reports that there are currently about 155,000 nurse practitioners across the nation; nearly half of these NPs are family nurse practitioners. FNPs may work independently or as members of health care teams. They practice in a wide range of settings, including private practices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, community clinics, schools, correctional facilities, veterans' facilities, HMOs, and urgent care centers.
In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, many FNPs focus on disease prevention and the promotion of healthy living. Their advanced education and clinical expertise allow them to provide holistic solutions for family health care.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook forecasts that employment for registered nurses will increase by 26 percent between 2010 and 2020. This is faster than the projected increase for all other occupations. Family nurse practitioners will be in especially high demand because they are able to assume many of the duties typically performed by physicians.
By providing patient-centered primary care that is both high quality and cost-effective, FNPs are playing an increasing important role in the changing landscape of national health care.
This post is written by Erica Moss, who is the community manager for Georgetown University's online graduate nursing programs offering one of the nation's leading adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner/adult gerontology clinical nurse specialist programs.
Pro Flexibles by Cherokee: The shape, movement, and comfort of Flexibles in dress-code friendly colors.
The Cherokee Pro Flexibles Cargo Scrub Pant features a straight leg cargo pant with two slash pockets and one cargo pockets features a tab closure detail for added security. All around elastic waist covered with matching soft knit for comfort. Inseam: 31" for regular, 28 1/2" for petite and 34" for tall.
Here is a review from our customer Wanda in Kearny, NE:
The MOST comfortable scrub pants. Period.
I actually do laundry when I don't have to just so that I can wear these pants again. I'm getting a couple more pair so that I can get rid of my old ones. These feel solid, but really, really soft, and they look like dress pants. Love 'em.
This week receive these great deals on medical uniforms and more:
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Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so order now to receive your holiday nursing flare in time! Receive 20% off select Valentine's Day medical uniform prints, click here to view sale items.
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For a limited time receive FREE SHIPPING on your $99 order PLUS 20% all Lydia's Select scrubs AND Lydia's Made Simply scrubs!
Lydia's Select and Lydia's Made Simple: Made by Request - Our own exclusive collection of scrubs with designer looks for less. Simple easy care scrubs, clean lines, cool colors... medical uniforms at prices that can’t be beat!
*This week only get free standard shipping on any order over $99 PLUS 20% off Lydia's Select and Made Simple collections. Use coupon code PWFB9913 in the shopping cart. Sales cannot be combined with any other promotions or coupons, online prices reflect discount. Free shipping applies to U.S. orders only. Offer ends 1/23/13 at midnight EST.
Your favorite semi-annual sale is here: For a limited time, receive 20% Off Select Cherokee Authentic Workwear uniforms! Prices starting as low as $9.59, over 30 color options, XXS-5XL, petites/talls, a huge selection of styles equals 5-star quality at AMAZING prices! This sale only happens twice a year, click here to view all sale items.
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Our customer favorite semi-annual sale, for a limited time only - Get 20% OFF select Cherokee Authentic Workwear uniforms PLUS FREE Shipping on orders over $99. With prices starting as low as $9.59, you get. 5-star, top-rated comfort at amazing prices!
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The celebrity-inspired scrubs by Grey's Anatomy are super soft, fitted, flexible, and very flattering! Select styles are now 20% off combine with $5 Flat Rate Shipping for great deals on your medical uniform.
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