Hardly has there ever been one piece of attire that has so successfully and so consistently represented a group of people as does the Cowboy Hat. Not very many things in American History speak so loudly of a time and of a culture as does this icon.

Because the cowboy hat has not really been around that long there was a time in the development of the western US before the cowboy hat arrived. In that time the ranchers and the cowboys of the time wore hats that were really leftovers for past lives. Some symbolized lifestyles and some occupations or countries of birth. With the cowboy hats invention that all changed.

After the cowboy hat was popularized it was known everywhere but there were still enough differences in the styles of the hat to make is a sort of marker for where the wearer may be from or at the least where he got his hat.

You may have heard the phrase function before form and in the case of the cowboy hat it really has both. Initially the hat was all about function but over time it has moved more and more into the fashion arena and toward a socially symbolic icon.

If you were to place a cowboy hat invented in 1985 by John Stetson side by side with a hat of today you would be able to tell very little difference. He sold those first hats in Central City Colorado and even though people often refer to cowboy hats a Stetsons what they are vocalizing is the brand of hat and not just what kind of hat it is.

Even today the cowboy hat projects a feeling of connection with that early lifestyle of rugged independence. Couple the hat with a great pair of boots and some good looking jeans and you have a prescription for personal transformation at least until one changes clothes.

Originally cowboy hats were created to protect the wearer from the elements and weather conditions. In modern times the cowboy hat has transformed from a functional piece of equipment to a fashion statement. Some designers whole jobs involve the design of fashion cowboy hats for the pretend cowboy market.

The fabric that has risen to the top in hat making is felt as it tends to outshine every other in terms of durability and comfort. The smooth texture Cheap Adidas Pure Boost 2.0 Primeknit Clear Grey White , light weight and moisture resistant character make it the perfect material for cowboy hats. Mens hats have tended to stay in the traditional colors of brown, grey and black Adidas Yeezy 500 Utility Black Men's Cheap , the most popular of which is grey. While womens lean toward more color variety.

Many of you may have seen Xs on the inside band of a cowboy hat and originally this was to signify the quality of the hat and the comparative content of beaver in it. Today beaver is normally not used to make hats and the Xs have become very subjective as each manufacturer sets their own standards for the marking system. A person is not able to compare between brands just by comparing Xs.

All the all the cowboy hat has endured the test of time and changed with the times to continue to be a staple of our society and truly is an American icon that is sure to stay with us for a long time to come. Enjoy your hat and wear it proudly and know what it stands for and where it came from.

LPN Schools in Virginia


The LPN courses are short duration programs which offer a fast entry to the nursing profession. Practical nurses are responsible for direct care of patients and find employment in a variety of health care settings such as hospitals, nursing homes Pharrell x Adidas NMD Hu Trail White Men's Cheap , clinics, long term care facilities Cheap Adidas NMD XR1 Camo Pack Men's Olive , rehabilitation centre, home care settings and doctor鈥檚 or physician鈥檚 offices. The registered nurse courses take long time to complete while practical nurses can pursue higher nursing education along with continuing the job.


Eligibility for LPN in Virginia-
The requirement before enrolling to a PN course is high school diploma or GED and completion of pre-requisite study in undergraduate subjects such as biology Adidas Ultra Boost 4.0 Tan White Cheap , mathematics, psychology Cheap Adidas Ultra Boost Uncaged Men's New Black , human anatomy and physiology etc. The nursing schools admit students based on the grades in the pre-nursing subjects and TEAS score. They may have additional requirements also. The applicant should have moral character and no criminal history or drugsalcoholic addiction. The criminal background can result into the denial of licensure.


How to Become an LPN in Virginia-
One must have completed an approved LPN Programs. Then, heshe has to apply for the licensure in the state nursing board and register into the national certification exam called National Counsel Licensing Examination 鈥?Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). The applicant is required to undergo criminal background check and drugs screening through FBI fingerprint technology. The license is issued on passing the certification. The license is needed to be renewed in every two years by continued education or practice.


LPN Schools in Virginia –
The nursing schools approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing for running practical nurse courses are listed below:


Alexandria City Schools-Alexandria Hospital
Address: T.C. Williams High School 3330 King Street Alexandria Adidas Ultra Boost 4.0 Men's White Black Cheap , VA 22302
Phone: (703) 824-6858
Fax: (703) 824-6956


ALMA School of Practical Nursing
Address: 5520 Cherokee Avenue, Suite 220 Alexandria Adidas Ultra Boost Clima Grey Men's Cheap , VA 22312
Phone: (703) 942-8103
Fax: (703) 942-8456


Amherst County Public Schools
Address: 129 Francis Avenue Monroe, VA 24574
Phone: (434) 528-6494
Fax: (434) 929-4722


Asher Comprehensive Training Center
Address: 305 Plazaview Road Richmond Adidas Ultra Boost Laceless Men's Black Cheap , Virginia 23224
Phone: (804)233-9494
Fax: (804) 233-9467


Bedford County Public SchoolsMemorial Hospital
Address: Bedford Memorial Hospital 1613 Oakwood Street Bedford, VA 24523
Phone: (540) 587-5493
Fax: (540) 586-7711


Blue Ridge Job Corps Center
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