Air Force scrub uniform

[TennBSN]

What kind of scrubs do the Air Force nurses wear? Do we buy our own and if so where do we buy them and how much do they cost? If they are issued to us is it one at a time from a scrub vending machine? How can we wear our hair (ponytail vs bun)? What kind of shoes are allowed, any colors not allowed? Is there any other uniform requirements that are military specific? I will be working in the ICU, is there any difference in the scrub uniform from one area of nursing to the next (e.g ob nurses and OR nurses tend to wear specific uniforms for their specialty)?

[jentrump29]

Each hospital is different, but I think it's standard to go into work in uniform of the day (ABUs or Blues on Mondays), then change into scrubs once you get to the floor. Keesler provides scrubs, but we are allowed to bring in scrubs that are solid color to change into. We just can't wear them outside the hospital. Shoes are plain black or white or athletic shoes. I just assume wear the scrubs they provide and let them do the laundry!! As far as color for different departments, that depends on the hospital. One less thing you have to buy!!

[gerrib83]

Does anyone kow what they wear on the units at Andrews?

[carolinapooh, BSN, RN]

Your hair has to be within regulations per 36-2903.