Kcooper Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 I’m trying to figure out what the embroidery should say on my white coat. Which letters should I put on there? I’m also an ATC so I would definitely like to include that but I want some opinions on if I should put it on there or not. All my letters would be: Cooper, PA-C, MMS, ATC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Please just put PA-C 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakaHoo Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Have not worn my white coat in many years. Only dinosaurs wear them 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAdmission Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 The alphabet soup is for nurses and insecure people. 1 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDIowa Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 I've always been of the opinion that the more letters you have behind your name to less you actually do. Keep it simple! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kcooper Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 I don’t care so much about the MMS, but I don’t like ignoring my other board certification But I guess if putting it will make me super lame then I guess I’ll just stick with PA on there. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAdmission Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 17 minutes ago, Kcooper said: I don’t care so much about the MMS, but I don’t like ignoring my other board certification But I guess if putting it will make me super lame then I guess I’ll just stick with PA on there. Lol Get an ATC lapel pin or something. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 What is it with ATC PAs putting up their ATC credentials everywhere? It's not like you are still practicing ATC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kcooper Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 37 minutes ago, iconic said: What is it with ATC PAs putting up their ATC credentials everywhere? It's not like you are still practicing ATC It’s not an easy board to take & not an easy job, so we all definitely wear the ATC badge with honor! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiovolffemtp Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 I've switched to embroidered button-downs and fleece jackets from my white coat. On all off them I've had PA-C, EMT-P. I keep the medic on there because I do EM and because I still run fire/EMS a bit. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted December 22, 2021 Administrator Share Posted December 22, 2021 I think it's fine to include credentials that are... - Separate. An MS, MPAS, MMS, etc. are part of your PA-C training - Significant. An ATC is, my EMT-B is not. - Relevant. How does the credential immediately tell others in the know that you have something extra that makes you a better caregiver? I would never put my CISSP on a white coat. I might on a business card if I were working as a HIPAA consultant. I would never put more than my highest religion degree on a card, even if I were functioning on an IRB or medical ethics context. Between IT, religion, and healthcare, I have enough legitimate postnominals to put any nurse to shame. I usually just use them in appropriate contexts. I don't, for example, have my Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine on the signature line of my eating disorders email account--why would I? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted December 22, 2021 Moderator Share Posted December 22, 2021 Alphabet soup. Ugh john smith, AAS, BS,MS, MBA, PA-C,DFAAPA yeah too much PA yes ATC maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas5814 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 we used to have these long running disagreements online and people started piling on all their assorted accolades as if that somehow made them more right. I started adding things like "Perfect Attendance Mrs. Jones' Second Grade Class 1966" or "US Army Alaska Shot Put Champion 1978". It aggravated just the windbags I was targeting. Everyone else thought it was funny. 2 1 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmj11 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 5 hours ago, ShakaHoo said: Have not worn my white coat in many years. Only dinosaurs wear them 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRate Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 6 hours ago, TDIowa said: I've always been of the opinion that the more letters you have behind your name to less you actually do. Keep it simple! 6 hours ago, CAAdmission said: The alphabet soup is for nurses and insecure people. To the OP, I'd suggest just PA-C and not keep the MMS and ATC. Then again, idk what ATC means because I'm a simpleton, and so when I see someone with a bunch of letters it makes me think the above thoughts. Maybe I'm just jelly of all those letters because I don't have that many. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANESMCR Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Do AT’s wear white coats? Leave it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febrifuge Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 White coats are dumb. We’re not bench scientists. It’s pure theater, and even more so in outpatient clinics. It’s also, on some level, the same thing as medical billing and coding people who work in a clinic wearing scrubs. If the work you do on a daily basis carries some risk of your clothing getting stained, and you’re trying to protect your shirt or blouse and whatever you wear on your bottom half, congrats, maybe you actually need a lab coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted December 23, 2021 Moderator Share Posted December 23, 2021 I have PA, DHSc on mine and wear a small LA County Paramedic pin. Also a dinosaur apparently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAdamsPAC Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 13 hours ago, ShakaHoo said: Have not worn my white coat in many years. Only dinosaurs wear them 5-11 pants , a funny political/social commentary T-shirt maybe a scrub top, hiking boots where I'm called Clark or "Doc" (not because I pretend to be a doctor) by my patients, "Lab Coat, I don't need no stinking Lab Coat" my apologies to Eli Wallach! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeddyRucpin Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 9 hours ago, CAdamsPAC said: 5-11 pants , a funny political/social commentary T-shirt maybe a scrub top, hiking boots where I'm called Clark or "Doc" (not because I pretend to be a doctor) by my patients, "Lab Coat, I don't need no stinking Lab Coat" my apologies to Eli Wallach! Cannot forget the raptors in one of the side pockets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality Check 2 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 I gave up the white coat a very long time ago. I am warm - personal summertime of life - the coats are polyester and uncomfortable. The sleeves get filthy and I would rather wear cotton. So, business casual or full PPE - pick of the day. No white coat. Name tag - always. To each his own........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeddyRucpin Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Did y'all have to wear them as students on rotations? This seems to decently common these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas5814 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 48 minutes ago, TeddyRucpin said: Did y'all have to wear them as students on rotations? This seems to decently common these days. When I was a student we had to wear short coats like a scarlet A. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRate Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 1 hour ago, TeddyRucpin said: Did y'all have to wear them as students on rotations? This seems to decently common these days. I did for my FM rotation. I did not for all others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRate Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Apparently a dinosaur here as well but FWIW, I do get lots of compliments on it, so when I need a little pick-me-up on a crappy day I put it on. So what if I'm a sucker for occasional recognition? Plus, my white coat is actually very comfortable to wear and it's nice to put on during rounds after being in the 65-degree OR all day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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