If you’re in a health related field, whether you are a nurse, a doctor, a dental hygienist or something else entirely, you will need scrub uniforms. Most workplaces require a uniform, but do not provide any to you, especially in this economy, which means you’re on your own. If you have ever shopped for uniforms before, you know they usually are not very cheap.
Look for High Quality
Assuming you are in this industry for the long term, you want to find high quality scrubs that will last a long time. Buying scrubs at Walmart may give you a smaller price tag, but it will also give you a smaller life. Major cities will have one or more uniform specialty stores that offer a broad range of scrubs, in multiple sizes, colors and patterns. However, these local stores may not always offer the best price. Your best bet is to shop online to find the best deal.
Find your Fit and Style
To decide what size and fit you want, you may need to try scrubs on in person. You can do this at a specialty store or somewhere like Walmart. If your workplace allows for fun colors and patterns, you can be creative with your choices. However, if your workplace requires a specific color without a pattern, you can still find a good deal online. One place that was recommended to me by a friend in the nursing profession is http://www.blueskyscrubs.com.
Guest post written by my buddy Royce Heath
Have you ever though of what you would take from your house in the event of a fire emergency? Sit for a moment and think about what item you hold most dear to your heart. For me it would be my dog. I love my dog as much as much as I love any member of my family and I would do just about anything for him. When I think about how I would feel if a fire started when I was not at home to save him I just can’t stand it. In fact, I don’t think about it because I can’t handle the thought of it. I have the “please save my dog” stickers on the front window but you never know if that would be enough. Luckily I have a home security system, which also monitors my smoke alarms. If anything ever happened in my house the smoke alarms would alert the alarm company who would send out a call to the fire department. I can rest a little easier knowing that my little rover would be able to get out with the help of a fire fighter.
Many college students struggle with personal finance and have a hard time saving money. On top of that, many banks don’t offer a savings account that is conducive to a college student’s savings plan and budget. To get a decent interest rate, most banks require a large balance in the tens of thousands, which isn’t an easy feat for most students.
Decide on a Savings Plan
Most college students don’t think saving money is important. While it’s true you don’t necessarily have to start saving for retirement while in college (although it definitely helps), you do need a savings account. You need to plan for unexpected events and emergencies. It also helps to save money if something really incredible comes up – like a trip to Europe. Having the financial freedom to join your friends on a vacation is a much better choice than having to beg your parents for the funds.
If you’re saving up for something specific, like a $10,000 car, figure out how much you need to put away per month. If you’re just saving money, put away as much as you can per month. Even small savings can add up over time to large amounts of money. An extra $5 per month over a few years makes a huge difference, especially if you get a good interest rate.
Finding a Bank
The first step is finding a bank that offers what you need. You can start locally by visiting banks and credit unions in your area or you can start online by searching. Credit unions will be more friendly to smaller accounts, but you will be limited by their smaller network. While a large network is more important for checking accounts than savings accounts, this may still matter to you if you live far from home or plan on moving soon.
Choosing the Best Account
Once you find a bank that you think will work best for you, look carefully at their types of savings accounts. You want to find the best savings account for you. Look at minimum deposit amounts, monthly balances and any fees associated with the accounts. U.S. federal law only allows you to withdraw money a maximum of six times per month for an account to be considered a savings account. Most banks will turn your account into a checking account if you go over the withdraw limit, and sometimes they will charge you a fee.
As the U.S.’s largest independent city and home to some of the world’s biggest and most successful companies, Baltimore is a city of great opportunity. However, it’s also a city with some serious competition, and if you want to make more money, business school is an invaluable step on the way to financial success.
Here are just five of the ways that business school can help you excel in your career:
1. Enhanced resume – It almost goes without saying, but any candidate with a reputable business school on his or her resume is going to stand out against someone who doesn’t. Not only can it help you get the job when vying against other candidates, but this credential and the experience you gain by participating in the program can help you qualify for higher level jobs, many of which start at a higher pay rate.
2. Connections – Perhaps one of the best parts of business school is the connections and relationships you build while you’re there. The friends and acquaintances you meet while in school can often result in opportunities both when you graduate and years down the road.
3. Practice – Even if you’ve already been in the business world, school can give you invaluable training in dealing with situations you may not have encountered in your previous experience. You’ll learn how to solve problems faster and more efficiently, and you’ll be prepared for anything that could come your way. It can also give you a deeper understanding of other departments and fields in business so you can work more effectively with coworkers and other associates.
4. Higher pay – As one would imagine, more highly qualified candidates start jobs with larger salaries. But, did you know that many businesses will give current employees a raise too if they complete an educational course? Even if your company doesn’t volunteer this perk, going to business school gives you leverage in your next evaluation so you can bargain for a bigger salary increase.
5. Ability to move up – Many companies hold certain positions only for candidates with certain degrees. If you’re just starting at a company, graduating business school shows that you will be able to move up in the company so you can be put on that track. If you’re already working, business school can give you the boost you need to get that big promotion.
From international corporations like Under Armour to national sports teams like the Orioles to the hundreds of bustling local Baltimore businesses, the opportunity is there. The question you have to ask yourself is simply, “How are you going to take advantage of it?” For many people, the answer is business school in Baltimore.
Many students make the mistake of thinking that if they study seriously they wouldn’t have enough time for leisure or to do anything they want. If this sounds like you then you’re wrong. There are various ways you can control time as you study so that you still have time for leisure.
- Identify your goals. Okay, so you have two goals namely – study and leisure. How will you achieve both? Simple – do the 80/20. This means you need to spend 80% studying while 20% is for leisure. Isn’t 20% too small for leisure? Well, this depends on how well you see your priorities. But for serious students 20% is enough.
- Forget about leisure first if you have some projects to finish. Once the project has been done, you still got more time to spend for leisure before you get stuck in another project again. Don’t get caught between projects. The sooner you start the project and the sooner it’s finished, the earlier you can have your leisure.
- Spend the 20% leisure if you think you’ve been saturated by school works. However, be reminded that you shouldn’t abuse this freedom to choose when to spend the 20%. You may think it is too small but it is enough to suck you into the world of procrastination.
The only way around college life is to face it head-on. The harder it gets the sweeter it will be in the end.
For students who are currently attending college, surviving the rigorous training may not exactly be the task you signed up for but nonetheless you are required to complete. Here are some useful tips that you can make use of:
- Study your lessons at least 3 days prior to your major exam. If you can study for at least around 2-3 hours a day, this would be very helpful especially when you don’t do well when you cram. If you have time management strategy, this would be very simple.
- Don’t study the night before you take the exam. Instead, you should go to bed earlier and get plenty of rest so that your mind will not get too exhausted which will result to sleepiness on your exam.
- Go to school at least 1 hour prior to your examination and take your seat at least 10 minutes before the exam commences. This allows you to relax and prepare yourself for the upcoming challenge.
- Make sure you read instructions well and follow them strictly so that you wouldn’t have any problems later on.
- Scan the entire paper before you answer any question so that you can have adequate time to plan ahead. This way, you would know how much time you should allot for each item.
- Always check the back of each questionnaire so that you wouldn’t have to miss anything.
- If you are answering essay questions, it is important that you state your complete answer. You need to read the question properly and answer it completely.
Guest post of the week by Brittany Booker
When my husband told me his job wanted to transfer him to Florida I was excited about the opportunity. He was scared to tell me because he thought I wouldn’t want to move so far away, but who wouldn’t want to move to sunny Florida? I knew I would enjoy the warm weather and I thought I needed a change. I will miss my family, but I’m sure they will come and visit since we will be in a great location close to all of the theme parks. We are planning on moving down there by the end of the month, so I’m trying to get things organized. We already found a place to live, so now I am setting up all of the utilities. I’m not too worried about home security Orlandoright now. I think I’ll wait to check out the neighborhood to see what we should do on that front. I have applied for a few jobs so far so I hope I will have some interviews lined up soon after we arrive. I can’t wait to move already!
