Attractive nurses in danger?!

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So today I had the first day of my training for a home-health RN position...i wore a professional cloths-pale pink blouse and an elegant pants.From the get-go the nurse who was my preceptor for the day said you are too beautiful to wear street cloths for a home health job,you need to wear scrubs and stethoscope around your neck so when you go to not so good neighborhoods there is a less chance you someone will bother you.Wow I was surprised and it got me thinking are the attractive nurses in danger?!

Confident doesn't mean attractive though. Just because one is "pretty" or "attractive" doesn't mean they are exempt from being attacked. The OP should be more modest and just so ya know, the patients could care less about how "attractive" you are...

Agreed. I didn't mean to imply attractiveness had anything to do with it. I meant that it doesn't matter what you look like. You just have to give off the impression that you are in control of your situation.

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Oh My. And how will you ever find a MD to marry working home health ?

I'll send you my dry cleaning bill.

I burst out laughing when I read your comment and coffee went everywhere. :)

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

"LOL LOL LOL Is this thread meant as a joke?"

I really think OP is serious. I've seen her mention her beauty before.

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Specializes in Hospice / Ambulatory Clinic.

The basic point is even in rough neighbourhoods the people there will to a certain extent respect you as a nurse. Especially so if they know their neighbours and know there is a sick child or elderly person. They will leave you alone and more to the point they will make sure other people leave you alone.

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Is it really necessary to cut down the OP in regards to how she feels about her appearance? Why can't you all just let her believe she is beautiful without the snide remarks?

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

When the OP stops talking about how beautiful she is, I'm sure other posters will stop make comments about it.

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LOL LOL LOL Is this thread meant as a joke?

No it is true that is what she said I SWEAR!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.
Is it really necessary to cut down the OP in regards to how she feels about her appearance? Why can't you all just let her believe she is beautiful without the snide remarks?

I consider it a matter of education. No doubt there are many beautiful nurses in the world and, I dare say, even in home health. Being beautiful should not be a cause for concern for personal safety.

OP feels that her beauty and elegant attire might be reasons to fear for her personal safety. It's possible that she has misunderstood her co-worker. Most posters here are attempting to explain her situation so that no matter how beautiful she may be, she need not be afraid. :):)

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Specializes in Hospice / Ambulatory Clinic.

Just wear your navy scrubs and you'll be fine. End of thread :D

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When the OP stops talking about how beautiful she is, I'm sure other posters will stop make comments about it.

Why does it matter if a person thinks they are beautiful? What's the point of cutting someone down who has confidence in that area? I just don't get it.

And we wonder why so many people need therapists.... because we cut them down when they feel good about themselves!

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Is it really necessary to cut down the OP in regards to how she feels about her appearance? Why can't you all just let her believe she is beautiful without the snide remarks?

Other people are saying this not me.

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Oh My. And how will you ever find a MD to marry working home health ?

I havea boyfriend plus if I wanted I would arleady have a MD.

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