May 22nd, 2012
By Jennifer Olin, BSN, RN
When I was first starting out as a nurse my mentors and preceptors in the operating room stressed a couple of points over and over. Among those key elements necessary for a long and active nursing career was, “protect your feet and back.”
These were some wise words and wiser folks. These were health care professionals who knew their stuff. I learned nursing lessons, career lessons and life lessons from these seasoned professionals.
Who inspires you? Is there a standout among the healthcare professionals you know? If there is here is a way to kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. Get some great positive recognition for someone you are inspired by in healthcare and care for those all-important feet at the same time.
Timberland, the makers of fine shoes and boots, also has professional line. The Timberland PRO Renova series is care for the caregiver. Combining anti-fatigue technology with stylish design, it delivers on the healthcare industry's unique needs and helps women stay on their feet all day long. And, they want to give some of these healthcare centric shoes away to a deserving healthcare professional.
Write a very short essay, 250 words or less, about the healthcare provider who inspires you. Tell Timberland Pro Renova about the caregiver who prevails through every tough situation, who wears a smile every day, or is a great team motivator. If your entry is chosen, Renova will outfit your nominee’s ward or wing with up to 15 pairs of “Renova shoes and lunch bags. As the nominator, you too will get some great new professional shoes and a lunch bag.
The contest has already begun and will end on June 23. A panel of judges will pick a grand prize winner(I’m one member of the panel of judges) and that winner, as well as a second place winner, will be announced on July 16.
Go check out the contest rules and start your application at Timberland Pro Renova’s Facebook Page.
What a great way to honor someone you look up to in this industry. Show your appreciation for one of the great nurses you have come across in this profession. Your essay will put into words what you think of this healthcare professional and they will relish you kind words for years to come as they make their rounds in their new shoes.
Some time back I wrote a blog about how nurses need to care for their aching feet. My number one tip was:
Check out the rest of the tips at 5 Cures for A Nurse’s Aching Feet, and while you are giving your dogs a break write an award winning essay.
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