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Mix and Match to Grow Your Scrubs Wardrobe






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Between family, friends, and work it may be difficult to get a moment for yourself, much less have time to update your work wardrobe with this season’s trendy colors and hottest styles. Fear not, we’re going to cover a few ways you can spruce up your wardrobe (while staying budget friendly!) by mixing and matching old and new uniform pieces. 

Channel your inner creativity and learn how to turn scrubs into a fashion forward ensemble! 

Step 1: Pick 1 “basic color” that you feel most comfortable in (whether it’s black, brown, gray, white or navy) or whichever one that you have to wear based on your team’s uniform regulations  
Step 2: Find out which colors are best based on your coloring (skin tone, eye color, hair color) these are divided into either warm or cool—here are examples of each: Warm: Oranges, Reds, Yellows Cool: Blues, Greens, Purples 
Step 3*: Put more emphasis on switching up your scrub tops, when you vary tops people are much more likely to notice something new and fresh vs. scrub bottoms 
Step 4: Most importantly: make sure that the colors you pick are ones that you will feel confident wearing, not just because they’re “right”! Feeling good about your appearance will be the best accessory for your scrubs and put the spring in your step. 

To embellish on Step 3 here are some easy ways to get the most out of your existing tops and a guide for what to look for when buying new tops to get the most bang for your buck: 

Cardigan style warm-up jackets and lab coats like the Koi scrubs Olivia jacket or Koi scrubs Geneva lab coat are a great way to “dress up” scrubs on the job—they’re also a great way to store your cell phone, keys, etc. 

  • Jackets are great for complimenting a printed top with a corresponding solid pant 
  • Ones that feature elastic cuffs help keep you warm in chilly air conditioned buildings and keep sleeves out of your way on the job! 


Wrap tops often have contrasting trim, which will provide you with more options for corresponding bottom colors 

Not only are floral, polka dot, and other printed tops fun and cheery for your co-workers and patients, but they allow you a more broad scope of pant options because you can wear pants of any of the featured colors and still match! 

Summary: When your budget is tight look no further than your own closet for ways to mix and match scrubs to create new work outfits! Here are tips for mixing and matching to get the most out of what you already have for work uniforms. 

Resource: Uniform Advantage is a leading retailer of scrubs and medical uniforms. Founded in 1985, the company operates out of Plantation, Florida and ships from their distribution center near Atlanta, Georgia. It has grown to include 27 scrubs stores located in key cities across the US and Canada, a catalog division and an entity dedicated to the online market. For more information, visit http://www.UniformAdvantage.com, your one-stop shop for all of your nursing uniform needs.

PRC ID Printing Delayed







The Professional Regulation Commission has announced that it will be facing delays in the printing and issuance of professional identification cards (PRC IDs).
Printing and issuance of PRC IDs have been suspended since February 16, 2012 pending the rebidding of the the contract for its production.

Best Scrubs for Each Body Type






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When flipping through the pages of your favorite fashion magazine you’ll frequently see articles on choosing the best bathing suit, dress, or business attire for your body type. So why not do the same for scrubs, especially since those in the medical field wear them much more frequently than swimwear! We’ve identified the best cuts and styles of scrubs based on four common body types to help you look and feel your best while on the job: 

Hourglass or Curvy: full bust that is equal or very close in measurement to your hips, narrow waist. 

  • Do: Choose clothes that work with your natural curves, this way your outfit will encourage the correct proportions 
  • Do: Look for high-waisted, straight leg pants so the eye is drawn to a thin middle 
  • Don’t: Don shapeless or boxy styles, like baby-doll tunics or oversized cardigans 
  • Try: Cherokee scrubs mock wrap tunic, wrap tops create a diagonal movement across the body which is more forgiving and the v-neck flatters curves without overdoing it 


Rectangle or Straight: strong, broad shoulders, proportional hips and the lack of a highly defined waist. 

  • Do: Wear a fitted jacket to “break up” the shape and create a more defined waist 
  • Do: Select styles that cinch at the middle but flare out at the bottom to boost curves, like boot-cut pants which give the impression of all-around shapeliness 
  • Don’t: Pick anything too flowy or unstructured like Empire-waist tops 
  • Try: Ruffles, fluttery sleeves, and ruching help to add volume to bust and shoulders, which subsequently adds definition to the waist 


Triangle or Pear: hip measurement is larger than bust measurement and a small to average sized waist, shoulders and torso are narrower than the hips. 

  • Do: Look for dark wide-leg pants, they will slenderizes thighs while creating a longer and slimmer silhouette 
  • Do: Opt for boatneck tops under a hip-length jacket, drawing attention to the open neckline broadens the shoulders to offset fuller hips and evens out lower body proportions 
  • Don’t: Reach for skinny pants, they won’t create a flattering shape, along with items that are too oversized Try: Printed tops draw the eye upward, paired with a solid, dark pant to elongate, try the Cherokee scrubs ½ elastic ½ drawstring waist pant for a smooth shape 


Inverted Triangle: large bust, wide shoulders, small hips (more top-heavy vs. bottom-heavy). 

  • Do: Stay away from large prints or horizontal stripes on top 
  • Do: Lean toward darker colors to make you appear thinner 
  • Don’t: Go for high necklines, puffy or gathered sleeves, and prominent collars or frills, these will exaggerate width 
  • Try: V-neck, side stretch panel tops, the contouring and vertical seaming will help create a favorable line, paired with boot cut or cargo pocket pants to “balance” overall shape 


Summary: Want to know which scrub styles are best based on your body type? Create your most flattering shape with these tips so you can feel good about yourself while you are on the job helping others. 

Resource: For more information, visit http://www.UniformAdvantage.com, your one-stop shop for all of your nursing uniform needs.






The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 22,760 out of 67,095 passed the Nurse Licensure Examination given by the Board of Nursing in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dagupan, Davao, Iloilo, La Union, Legazpi, Lucena, Nueva Ecija, Pagadian, Pampanga, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga last December 2011. 

The members of the Board of Nursing are Carmencita M. Abaquin, Chairman; Leonila A. Faire, Betty F. Merritt, Perla G. Po, Marco Antonio C. Sto.Tomas, Yolanda C. Arugay and Amelia B. Rosales, Members.



DECEMBER 2011 NURSE LICENSURE EXAMINATION RESULTS







The Professional Regulation Commission - Board of Nursing announced today that 22,760 examinees passed the December 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination.


The two-day nursing board exams was administered to 67,095 examinees in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dagupan, Davao, Iloilo, La Union, Legazpi, Lucena, Nueva Ecija, Pagadian, Pampanga, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga.


The topnotcher in the exams was Jerald Lalaguna Pelayo of Mountain View College in Bukidnon who garnered a rating of 86.4 percent.


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The December 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination is less than two weeks away. With that, the Professional Regulation Commission has released the room assignments for nursing board examinees.


Nursing board examinees are reminded to come in prescribed dress code and to report before 6:30 in the morning every examination day as late examinees will not be admitted.


Each examinee must bring the following:
  • Notice of Admission (NOA); 
  • Official Receipt; 
  • Pencils no. 1 or 2; 
  • Black ball pens;
  • Metered-stamped window mailing envelope; 
  • Long brown; and 
  • Long plastic envelopes


Cellular phones and all other gadgets are strictly prohibited.






It will be November in a few days and with that, we'd like to remind everybody that the December 2011 Nursing Board Exam is just around the corner. Meaning, those who will be taking the nurse licensure examination should have streamlined their review schedules by now so that more nursing topics will be covered (and mastered) in the soonest possible time.

However, we do understand that after months of endless hours of reading nursing textbooks and attending review classes, it's hard to keep motivation levels high. Yeah, you're tired of all the studying. And sometimes, the simple act of opening your nursing review materials and textbooks induces boredom and drowsiness.

But you know what? You can do something about it. A minor tweak in your study routine will, in fact, help keep your motivation levels high and bring back the zest in your nursing review.

Remember the article we did on free nursing apps for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch? Well, we found more nursing applications. But this time, the nursing apps will be more beneficial to nursing students and those who are reviewing for the nursing board exam. We feel that the use of interactive nursing review apps will help keep you right on track in your review even during those times when you just don't feel like opening your textbooks or those thick compilations given by nursing review centers. The interactive approach to learning will help you understand difficult concepts and retain knowledge better.

The free nursing review apps featured in this update are developed by Lippincot Williams & Wilkins, a company that's quite popular for their medical softwares and publications. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins have developed comprehensive review books and programs for nurses and student nurses. Below are the free medical nursing review apps that will be useful for those who are reviewing for the December 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination.


Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology Q&A - The exam-style practice questions in this app will prepare you for pathophysiology questions that might come up during the nursing board exam. Questions come with a rationale to help explain answers. There are also tools within the app to help you customize your review.

Smeltzer's Medical Surgical Nursing Q&A - The 1400+ practice questions covering 73 different content areas will help you master medical surgical nursing. If you finish answering all the practice tests and read the rationale for each question, you'll surely breeze through test items on medical surgical nursing during the nursing boards. 
Taylor's Fundamentals of Nursing Q&A - This nursing application for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch is actually a companion to the Fundamentals of Nursing textbook written by Carol R. Taylor. Still, even if you don't own the textbook, you can still use the app and all its 922 questions on nursing fundamentals to increase your chances of passing the December 2011 Nursing Board Exam. 
Jensen's Nursing Health Assessment Q&A - What's great about this nursing review app is it lets you create personalized practice tests from 522 questions on nursing health assessment. The Jensen's Nursing Health Assessment Q&A also allows you to track your overall performance, bookmark difficult items, and even switch to reference mode for quick review sessions.

To download the free nursing review apps by Lippincot Williams & Wilkins on your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, go to the App Store and search for specific application you want to install. When the app shows up, tap install. You can also download the nursing apps through the iTunes application on your laptop or desktop.

While we are recommending the free nursing review apps listed above, remember that these are just alternative study methods. The nursing review apps are meant to supplement what you have studied in nursing school, read in your nursing textbooks, and discussed during your nursing review classes. Ergo, it would still be best that after the welcome break, you go right back to your nursing textbooks and other review materials for a more comprehensive review of nursing theories and concepts.

The December 2011 Nursing Board Exam is scheduled on December 18 & 19, 2011. For nursing board exam updates and exam review tips, visit Pinoy R.N. regularly.

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Here are the Top 10 Schools in the July 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination with 50 or more examinees and with at least 80% passing percentage:
Top 10 Schools in the July 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination

The table below shows how other schools ranked this year.

July 2011 NLE Result: School Performance


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