I wear my badge whenever I get the chance. Since i work in a business casual environment, I dont wear it to work. But I wear an alumna lavalier instead.

We dont' wear our badges with formals, so at most, I wear it to Alumnae Association events, Chapter events/meetings, Initiation, Founder's Day, Pin Day, weddings, funerals, interviews, a nice nights out when dressed appropriately where alcohol won't be included. ADPi is very expicit about when and where we can wear our badges. :)

But I wouldn't have it any other way. It reminds us of the respect it deserves.

I hear you. I work in an ICU so I don't want to even think about the # of times it would get ripped off my top when a pt isn't in thier right mind or the germs it would pick up.

I sent out an email at 4 am last night (my night off) and someone emailed me back asking what I was doing up at 4 am. Danger of working nights.