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Choosing Your Nursing Uniform

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Choosing Your Nursing Uniform

  For the most part, the days of the little white cap, stockings, and shoes are a thing of the past for modern nurses. Comfort and professionalism drive people’s choices in nursing attire. Today, in hospitals and doctor’s offices it can be difficult to tell the difference between the doctor and the nurse. For some nurses, the decision of how to build their nursing uniform is not as clear as it once was.

  The first consideration is the type of office or setting you are working in. Some employers may be more informal allow employees to wear scrubs that are the color and style of their choice. Others may mandate a specific color or color theme - some employers allow print scrubs to be worn, others require solids only. It is important to know what is expected before your first day. Some employers may have a policy that states all nurses must wear a lab coat as well. Depending on the type of practice, covering the skin may be necessary to protect both the staff and the patient.

  Shoes are a very important part of the nurses’ uniform as well. Like scrubs or other apparel, depending on the preference of the office manager or doctor, shoes may be a part of the dress code or left up to individual choice. Regardless the requirements of your employer, it is important for your nursing shoes to be comfortable, fit well, and be in good condition. Once shoes begin to wear out or no longer support your feet and legs, it is time to invest in a new pair. You wouldn’t want to injure yourself due to poor quality footwear. Nursing shoes are often white and there is a recent trend of wearing nursing shoes in the clog or sling back style – popular styles are sold by Anywear, Nursemates, Rockers, and Dansko. If you are more comfortable in those styles, just be sure they meet your employer’s requirements.

  Socks or compression hosiery are an important part of the uniform as well. A nurse will be more comfortable wearing socks that keep moisture away from your skin. Many nurses find the addition of support hose to be helpful. Some claim that leg and foot fatigue is minimized with that type of support. You can always wear support socks for the lower legs. Since nurses tend to be on their feet all day, any added support they can get is helpful.

  The name of the game for any nurse’s uniform is comfort. Scrubs or other types of uniforms should fit well and not be too tight or too baggy. Female nurses may find it more comfortable to tie their hair back if it’s long. For both female and male nurses, sleeve lengths and pant lengths should be fitted correctly. Common sense will go a long way in preparing the right uniform.

  Comfort, professionalism, and compliance with your employer’s policies and dress code are the best way to be sure your nurse’s uniform is right. Smart shoppers will be able to find discount scrubs and cheap nursing uniforms at online stores or through catalogs.



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