School Uniforms

ShannonRN2010, BSN, RN · Jul 18, 2002

Our uniforms are pretty nice. Everyone seems to think we look nice...even when we went to the student convention in April the board of nursing reps told our director that we had some of the best uniforms up there. They are a white button up with a collar, slightly fitted shirt that comes below the butt and white stright leg pants. They look right professional ;-)

rbez · Jul 18, 2002

Originally posted by darby1
I hope my uniforms aren't some kind of sissy color:rolleyes: If it were my choice, I might choose a camouflage pattern, preferably the Advantage Timber:D . I don't fit the mold of your "typical" nurse, if you guys haven't noticed. Take care guys. I'm OUT. Darby
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Darby1 -- what would 'camouflage' for a nurse look like?? I don't know about you, but my mind is full of some amazing visuals! :chuckle Maybe covered with various (body fluid colored) splotches?

joyflnoyz, LPN · Jul 19, 2002

Uh...pale pink or beige panties don't show through. Everyone can see the white under white :)

jschut, BSN, RN · Jul 19, 2002

OUr LPN uniforms were alright. They were dark green slacks or skirt (for the ladies, I don't think the men had this option!), a white button down shirt and white vests with dark green piping trim across the front and over each pocket.

Feeling kind of sentimental here (sniff,sniff)...lots of classmates were going to burn theirs....mine goes into a "memory box" for safekeeping until 20 yrs from now, when my daughter wants to go into nursing and asks, "Mom, what did you have to wear?" :)

Love, Julie :)

in training · Jul 20, 2002

:) Well, I am still in pre-reqs but I see a bunch of folks wearing scrubs around the school. LPNs where dark blue tops and dark blue bottoms, Dental Hygiene students where green, medical assistants where maroon. I am excited to get into LPN......yea.....It doesn't bother me to where the uniforms, it is kind of a "status symbol" at my school.

Love-A-Nurse · Jul 20, 2002

originally posted by in training
:) well, i am still in pre-reqs but i see a bunch of folks wearing scrubs around the school. lpns where dark blue tops and dark blue bottoms, dental hygiene students where green, medical assistants where maroon. i am excited to get into lpn......yea.....it doesn't bother me to where the uniforms, it is kind of a "status symbol" at my school.

! welcome to the board and much continued success to you!

Froggy · Jul 20, 2002

Our uniforms are white pants or dress and the smock for the pants have 2 blue 1 inch stripes on the front.(vertical) I feel like a big marshmallow. At least we get to wear blue scrubs for the L&D rotation. :roll

Love-A-Nurse · Jul 20, 2002

and welcome!

darby1 · Jul 21, 2002

Originally posted by rbez
Originally posted by darby1
I hope my uniforms aren't some kind of sissy color:rolleyes: If it were my choice, I might choose a camouflage pattern, preferably the Advantage Timber:D . I don't fit the mold of your "typical" nurse, if you guys haven't noticed. Take care guys. I'm OUT. Darby

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Darby1 -- what would 'camouflage' for a nurse look like?? I don't know about you, but my mind is full of some amazing visuals! :chuckle Maybe covered with various (body fluid colored) splotches?
Yeah, that would work! That way you couldn't tell if your uniform was dirty or not. Maybe you could wear it a couple of times before washing it (NOT!). My wife and I were looking at some scrubs tonight at Wal-mart, and they had some really pretty tops, FOR WOMEN! You girls have all kinds of choices in nursing clothes, and the men are basically left out. Oh well, at least my school uniforms are going to be all right. We were able to choose between a Teal colored zippered smok or a knit polo shirt for our tops, and I chose the shirt. The pants and lab coats are pretty much standard issue, and will be white. Now, if I can find me some shoes that aren't ugly I'll be set. You guys have a great weekend.:)

JAYNE DANCE · Jul 21, 2002

Oh yes the dreaded uniforms, I actually just got out of mine (graduated June 30th), and I will be taking great pleasure out of burning them when I go on my long awaited camping trip, (after I have sat my boards- July 23rd). Now I did think about donating them (2 sets of uniforms $200- yes private school expensive uniforms) but then I got to thinking about all the crap that has been on them over the last year, and that idea went out the window.

The uniforms are horrible something like 75 polyester and the other 25% some other none breathing material, and very fine blue and white pinstrips (yuck) with a white laced apron (I kid you not I DID SAY LACE).....oh the fond memories I will have of those uniforms NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But I tell myself it was only 1 year of wearing them, and I will never have to wear them again, but I will take great pleasure seeing this year's class on the floor trying to work in them.

Love-A-Nurse · Jul 21, 2002

originally posted by darby1

yeah, that would work! that way you couldn't tell if your uniform was dirty or not. maybe you could wear it a couple of times before washing it (not!). my wife and i were looking at some scrubs tonight at wal-mart, and they had some really pretty tops, for women! you girls have all kinds of choices in nursing clothes, and the men are basically left out. oh well, at least my school uniforms are going to be all right. we were able to choose between a teal colored zippered smok or a knit polo shirt for our tops, and i chose the shirt. the pants and lab coats are pretty much standard issue, and will be white. now, if i can find me some shoes that aren't ugly i'll be set. you guys have a great weekend.:)

darby, i am glad the uniforms for the men where you are going to school will be alright.

studentdeb · Jul 22, 2002

I am due to start school August 19th and do not know anything about uniforms. Still haven't heard anything about an orientation either. I have 4 weeks until I begin. I wonder how long they take before they let you know these things.

Thanks

Debi