I am frequently asked by nurses, “Why is the Board concerned about what happens when I am on my time off?”
The reason is because we are nurses 24/7! Even if we’re not working, we are members of a profession and there are certain duties that are incumbent upon us. For example, some States require nurses to help if they happen upon the scene of an accident.
How we conduct ourselves during our time off is representation of our profession. Even as misunderstood as nurses can be, we want to represent our profession in the best possible light.
Be careful if you walk into a liquor store while wearing scrubs. Be careful if you are going out for drinks after work wearing scrubs with your name badge showing. The best advice that I can give you is to always conduct yourself as if you are on camera 24/7.
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