New MALE nurse asking for fashion advice! Help please...?

[_quarks_RN_]

Hi! It is not often that a male nurse would ask for fashion advice, but I hope you'll help me on this.

I am a new nurse, applying for a job at a hospital for a Staff Nurse or Clinical Nurse position.

Can you please give me some tips or advice as to what to wear for a job interview?

Thank You for Your time in reading and responding.

[drgnflydggr]

I've worn a dark suit and a tie to every interview I've had since entering the healthcare field three years ago. That includes CNA positions.

[Argo]

lol, I have worn jeans and a button up shirt to every interview... got every job offer too.... different strokes for different folks I suppose. Dress is subject to region of the country though. Any where else I would probably wear a suit. San Antonio is pretty casual....

[_quarks_RN_]

Thanks every body for the tips. I am applying for a job at Manhattan, NY.

[April, RN, BSN, RN]

Thanks every body for the tips. I am applying for a job at Manhattan, NY.

Hmmm, I would think you might want to kick it up a notch and go for the suit in Manhattan.

[Argo]

Suit for sure. Seems like people wear suits all over the place there Just as daily normal attire.

[Bill E. Rubin]

When I interviewed for my PCA job here, I wore a shirt and tie with business caz pants. A suit would have been a little over the top for a $12/hour job, plus it was in July.

Fortunately for me, the interview I had for my RN job was arranged after one of my shifts as a PCA, so I just wore my scrubs.

[groovy jeff, RN]

first of all, the folks that said business casual is ok are knuckleheads!! why would you take the chance of not getting a job by wearing business casual??? you don't know who will show up at the interview or what their take will be. if 10 people show up for the interview and they are all acceptable, do you think the guy in the suit has a better chance; let me see- yes!!

i was in the hr/workforce development business before becoming a nurse and have helped lots of folks get jobs. if you don't have a suit, go buy one. if you can't afford it get a dark blue blazer. if you can't afford it, go to good will. you can't afford to not to look your best, especially with jobs being scarce.

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

Full suit, tie and dress shoes if you can; at the least, it should be a dress shirt, slacks and a tie. Basic, neutral colors. And yes, wear underwear. It's always better to err on the side of too conservative.

No funny/theme ties like the fish, beer bottle print, naked women, etc.--they may be funny when you're out with your buddies, but they're a big strike against you when you're interviewing for a job.

Groom yourself well: shave or neatly trim the beard, get the haircut, and wash and comb the hair.

Last, be sure everything is clean AND pressed/ironed! Don't look like you just rolled out of bed.

Good luck!

[belgarion]

I think it all depends on where you are. In Manhattan, a suit is appropriate. If you are applying in a smaller town where the only people who wear suits are funeral directors, business casual would be a good choice. Bottom line, do your homework about the place where you are interviewing.

[shiccy]

I wore a tie, nice (and well fitting) button up long sleeve shirt, khaki pants, dress shoes, AND BLACK SOCKS (don't go wearing those white ones!). I wore white undershirt b/c I knew I was going to sweat like crazy b/c I was nervous.

Cut your hair approx 1 week prior to getting into the interview. If you get it cut sooner, sometimes you don't look your best. If later, you have the chance of too much growing back. At one week your hair looks the best and is well blended.

Shaving is obviously a must. DO NOT wear cologne. DO NOT wear aftershave.

The ONLY things you should be wearing jewelry-wise is a watch and wedding ring. (and glasses if you have them)

Arrive at MINIMUM a half hour early... They'll have you do paperwork most times. Don't forget to SMILE through the whole thing, don't fidget. Feet flat on the floor, arms on arm rests or folded neatly in front of you. Eye contact is key, as well. Finally, THINK before you speak. DON'T blurt out anything. Think of how what you're saying will impact the interview process.

[deiseldawg]

If you want to stand out get you a conservative suit (dark). Wear a shirt and tie. Dressing up shows that you are serious about the job and willing to go above and beyond the person who wears the minimum dress code.

Just wear a conservative tie, nothing loud and flashy.

First impressions are very important. You want to stand out, but in a good way. Always dress one level higher than you would work. In my opinion a long sleeve shirt and a tie are a minimum though.

[USN2UNC]

Unless you are applying to be a waiter, always wear a suit.