Back to being an ugly nursing student

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So here I am again,pulling my hair back,headband,no make up,whatever cloths,studying for Hesi,Nclex for the next couple of months,anyone else is the same?

there was a girl i went to nursing school with who when we got into our last few semesters quit showering, i think. she had horribly offensive body odor. thank god my CI mentioned something to her.

girl, i'm a makeup fiend myself. if i wasn't a nurse, i'd work at sephora, lol. i kept a little bit of makeup in my purse so i can touch up... i worked full time in nrsg school and went right to class for 5 hrs or did nite clinicals... so without makeup and only 2-3 hours of sleep, i looked haggard.

benefit has this great product called eye bright, it's a pink pencil that you just blend under your eyes--it takes like 5 secs, and it perks your eyes right up. i also keep a mini mascara, moisturizer and bigelow menthol lip gloss (the smell would wake me up--and also helps mask some unpleasant smells at the hospital). i would just run in the bathroom and spend 2 minutes fixing my face. when i didn't look exhausted, i didn't feel so exhausted.

Another great and quick product is Bare Escentuals' "Well Rested for eyes" http://store.bareescentuals.com/bareMinerals%20Well-Rested%20for%20Eyes/35954,default,pd.html?cgid=BE_SUB_MULTITASKINGMINERALS&deleteUUID= It is amazing. For the first weeks after having both of my children, my dark circles went totally unnoticed if I used this!

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Specializes in LTC.
No need to be on the defense, and I never called you conceited. I was merely trying to say that your comment about people saying you should be a model was irrelevant to this post.

Anyway, I can appreciate the fact that you put time into caring for yourself (ie;showering, being neat) because I've had classmates that seem to veto those things....if you know what I mean!!:barf01:

I'm a fan of makeup myself (I have an orificenal of Bobbi Brown and Chanel goodies in my master bathroom) but just can't find the time in the morning to slap a little bit on. Ahh, if only there were more than 24 hours in a day....

Sorry if I seemed defensive. You're right it wasn't relevant. I'll have to try the Bobbi Brown one day. However I'm mac gir all the way

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Specializes in LTC.

Than there was one time when wearing make up got me in trouble!

One day I was a hour late to clinicals d/t getting lost ( not putting on makeup), and I was crying my eyes out ! Make up came off, and my eyeliner ran down my face.

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Specializes in Critical Care-Neuro/Trauma ICU.

I know how you feel. I don't usually find it necessary to get all dressed up for 6 hours of lecture myself. I will usually get up, shower, and do my hair (because I think I look funny with it pulled up...except for clinical day...MUST be completely pinned back and off the collar!). I usually wear yoga pants and a tshirt to class...might as well be comfortable! Makes for better learning I think! If you are feeling down, throw on a little make up...when I'm short on time a little tinted SPF, blush, masacara and lip gloss do the trick! Also, I make it a point sometimes to dress up on the weekend...even if I'm just going shopping or to grab a bite to eat...ya just need to feel human sometimes!

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

It's a darned good thing I have beauty on the inside, cause I'd be SOL otherwise.

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Specializes in ER/Ortho.

I remember when I had my oldest son I refused to go to the hospital (I was in labor) until I had put my makeup on. I felt if I didn't have my makeup on then I would look just horrible. What I discovered as I got older is if I don't wear makeup I look normal, and when I do I look great, but I never look horrible. Everyone says I look much younger than what I am, and a big part of that is good skin which I contribute to the fact I let it breath most of the time. Do you know models generally do not wear makeup unless they are in a shoot or out for the evening etc? During their personal time they let their face breath.

Many years ago I was dating a guy, and had a really bad day. When I talked to him on the phone he told me to come over, and he would make me dinner to cheer me up. I explained to him that my hair was not fixed, my make up was not on, and I just I didn't have the energy to get myself together right then. He told me thats ok....your still you.... a bit of messy hair, and no makeup doesn't change who you are. I didn't understand it then, but I do get it now.

I always go to clinical looking professional, crisp, clean, but the absence of a little makeup won't stop me from shining through.

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You can do this!!! Take it one step at a time!!! :D :D

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Specializes in Acute Care Psych, DNP Student.
I remember when I had my oldest son I refused to go to the hospital (I was in labor) until I had put my makeup on. I felt if I didn't have my makeup on then I would look just horrible. What I discovered as I got older is if I don't wear makeup I look normal, and when I do I look great, but I never look horrible. Everyone says I look much younger than what I am, and a big part of that is good skin which I contribute to the fact I let it breath most of the time. Do you know models generally do not wear makeup unless they are in a shoot or out for the evening etc? During their personal time they let their face breath.

This reminds me of something. It's not just women that do this type of thing. I knew a male doc who got in the shower to wash his "oily hair" when he was having a heart attack, and he knew it. His wife couldn't get him out of the shower. He said he wasn't showing up in the ER with oily hair.

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Specializes in LTC.

One time when I was homeless( long story), I had to go to the ER d/t an asthma attack. Anyway before I got discharged the doc came in and saw me putting on my make up. She looked concerned, as if she thought I was plan on tricking or something ( which I'd never do). So I look at her and said " Just because I'm homeless doesn't mean I have to look like it !"

Even at the roughest, toughest part of my life with being homeless and all, I still managed to look my best, so that no one would ever guess what was really going on.

No matter what I always try to look professional and half way decent.

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