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  1. Mar 2, '11 by
    Quote from evolvingrn
    for shadowing you wear scrubs, because you will be around pts and you should blend in. someone in a business suit observing would be uncomfortable for the pt. Good lucK!

    I DID think about that before. Working in the ER already as a tech, anyone in a business suit or even business casual definitely stands out. And I was thinking how uncomfortable I would feel..and on the SPOT in business casual. It's one thing if I was just taking a tour. But, 2 hours EACH in THREE areas...So, I'm glad she did say scrubs..lol.
  2. Mar 2, '11 by
    Quote from Meriwhen
    Then there you go! Make sure it's the nicest set of scrubs that you own and that they are clean and wrinkle-free.

    I'd also avoid prints and stick with solid colors, but that's my personal preference. But if you're a print fan and they're appropriate for the setting, then go for it!
    My next question was going to be...now, what COLOR scrubs should I wear??

    I have scrubs for work but I think I'm going to get a nice, new set of SOLID (I think I look ridiculous in prints..lol) scrubs. Nothing too bright but something that will look nice, yet professional on me and gives me confidence
  3. Mar 2, '11 by
    Once again, thanks guys for all of your help! You guys ROCK and I can't wait to tell you guys how it went! 2 weeks to go and counting!
  4. Dec 11, '12 by
    Hi Lovelymo79! I noticed you work at Scott & White and I applied for an internship position on STC5. I had a brief phone interview with them and since I will be in Texas this weekend I was asked to go in and shadow on the floor and continue the interview as well. I was told to wear scrubs. But my question is..what is the shadowing experience like? Will I be assigned to one particular nurse? Is it strictly just observation or can I help in some way? I'm a little nervous because ultimately it is the floor nurses who tell the nurse manager "yay or nay" so some tips would be very much appreciated! Thanks!
  5. Dec 11, '12 by
    I just did a job shadow and they told e before to where something nice but then when I arrived I had to wear scrubs... not sure why they said wear something nice when they were going to just put me in scrubs! haha
  6. Dec 11, '12 by
    Quote from NurseChristine6
    Hi Lovelymo79! I noticed you work at Scott & White and I applied for an internship position on STC5. I had a brief phone interview with them and since I will be in Texas this weekend I was asked to go in and shadow on the floor and continue the interview as well. I was told to wear scrubs. But my question is..what is the shadowing experience like? Will I be assigned to one particular nurse? Is it strictly just observation or can I help in some way? I'm a little nervous because ultimately it is the floor nurses who tell the nurse manager "yay or nay" so some tips would be very much appreciated! Thanks!
    Hi nursechristine,

    I can't tell you exactly how your shadowing experience will go because I shadowed before I interviewed. So, there was no real pressure. However, I'm guessing that you will be assigned one nurse (I was in each department I went to). It was mainly observation with me since I was not a nurse at the time, nor did I work there so there was very little I could do. But i did help turn patients and was made myself available as a second set of hands if the nurse needed me.
    I definitely smiled a lot and introduced myself to others and hopefully your nurse will introduce you to the others too. Just try to relax, play nice with every one and make a good impression.