To Wear Scrubs or To Not Wear Scrubs? That is the question.

[cna23]

Ok, I just called a friend of mine who is a cna, and she told me to wear scrubs at my job interview, because it shows that you are ready to work, and can be possiby trained that same day. Is this a good idea???

[SnowStar4]

Always dress professionally. A suit if you have one, or dress clothes.

[noyesno, MSN, APRN, NP]

Ok, I just called a friend of mine who is a cna, and she told me to wear scrubs at my job interview, because it shows that you are ready to work, and can be possiby trained that same day. Is this a good idea???

I think suits should always be worn for interviews.

Bring a pair of scrubs and keep them in your car in case the opportunity to be trained arises.

[roser13, ASN, RN]

No. Wearing scrubs would likely convey that you didn't feel that the interview was important enough to dress up for.

[WolfpackRed]

agree with the above; and as someone who sat on peer interview committees professional dress is always preferred. There were a couple of instances when the nurse manager would inform us ahead of time that the candidate was coming in before or during a shift, but this was the exception. Finally, I cannot think of many facilities that will "hire on the spot" therefore justifying you to start training that day.

[Baubo516, RN]

I agree. I was reading on this website: http://www.cnatips.com/ and they recommend dressing professionally - not in scrubs - for your interview.

[lilaclover]

Noooooooo don't wear scrubs!!!! Bad idea! Very Unprofessional.

[Ahhphoey]

Wearing scrubs to an interview is unprofessional. I agree with the suggestion of bringing a pair of scrubs to keep in the car just in case. I kind of doubt that you would begin immediate training, though, as many places will do reference, background, and drug testing before you can formally begin. But, maybe some places do things differently. Good luck either way.

SN: One of the units I cover did have a nursing assistant applicant come to the interview in scrubs and he was still hired for the job. I don't agree with that choice of attire for an interview, but as you can see, it did not hinder him in getting the job.

[joanna73, BSN, RN]

Agree with above posts. Regardless of the position, all interviews require professional attire. Scrubs are great for working in, but they remind me of pajamas.

[Pepper The Cat, BSN, RN]

When I see someone in scrubs and not on a nursing unit, I think -what type of germs are they carrying around on them?

I would think you unprofessional to go to a job interview in scrubs. As others have said, a suit/dress clothes. But not too dressy - I was manning a booth at a job fair where a girl showed up wearing a prom-type fancy dress. Gave the impression that she was an air-head. It was a very fluffy, girly type dress.

[JoMark06]

The only time I've worn scrubs to an interview is when it was at my last facility and I was interviewing for another position within that facility. They were trying to get the interviews completed as quickly as possible so scheduled me after a shift. Otherwise, I have always dressed professionally, business casual type...nice slacks, nice shirt/top/sweater.

[MomRN0913]

I have been quite shocked from what i have seen interviewing CNA and RN candidates for the last month. Jeans, t shirts, Ugg boots, scrubs..... Professional dress only is really the only think I would personally see fit to dress in for an interview. Don't ear scrubs. Wear business clothes please.