camo scrubs.. opinion

[b2sai]

just wondering what does everyone think of a nurse wearing a camo patterned scrub... either top or pants.. i dont plan on having both together coz that would make me stand out too much... lol..

does it look unprofessional or intimidating to our patients?

Im a male nurse and starting work this week.. i only have 2 sets of plain ol mono-colored scrubs so far..

i wana look more manly thats why im planning to get a camo colored pattern.. women are so lucky having several choices of scrub color and pattern to choose from...

[elkpark]

Camo is one of the very few things that is specifically forbidden by my employer's dress code ...

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

Well, I wear whites.

Why not wear a manly ceil blue?

[b2sai]

i work at a toronto hospital.. i wore a top camo scrub.. my manager does not seem to mind.

I find it that I only wear the either top camo or bottom camo... but not both.. looks intimidating.. especially if im in the medicine unit.. lots of confused pts...

i only got one problem though.. patients cant seem to find me when they need me..

*edit

i dont have a bottom camo scrub yet but I match my top camo scrub with my olive green scrub pants..

If i get one camo pants I'll probably match it with my olive green top.

[Emergency RN]

Speaking from the perspective of someone who once had to don a uniform for real, I personally don't feel any compelling need to ever wear anything camouflage patterned again. That said, I recognize that some may think such items to be chic or cool in the fashion sense. I don't. I see camo exactly as it was meant to be and do; be a distraction, so that one really doesn't know what one is looking at.

My two cents; at the bedside arena, there is enough going on to provide confusion. Wearing a uniform where it looks like patients used you for projectile vomiting target practice, unnecessarily adds to that confusion. IMHO, it is not appropriate for any staff member to wear such distracting styles of clothing in a regular hospital setting.

[dreamingkim]

I was specifically told at a LTC facility I worked at that camo was the one thing I could not wear. Although, I do understand the reasoning.

[caliotter3]

I was specifically told at a LTC facility I worked at that camo was the one thing I could not wear. Although, I do understand the reasoning.

I am also one of those who had to wear it for real and can really just leave it alone now. I also leave that basic "color" alone. My family made jokes about my preference until I told them I did not appreciate it. I recently was on a uniforms site that had two kinds of authentic-looking camo, woodland and desert. While I thought the uniforms looked sharp, I certainly wouldn't buy them (and not at that price either).

[unclejoe]

I have honorable served in the military and currently work as a Nurse in the ER in San Diego. I have and continue to wear scrub tops that are in Camoflauge everyday. I believe it is an honor to those that have served and continue to serve there country. As i see with many nurses wearing scrub tops that honor Firemen and Law Enforcement it is a sign of respect. I attain my scrubs at NurseJoe.com After researching further the army airforce and Navy have implemented camoflauge scrubs into everyday active duty wear. On the site you can see that the ACU (army combat unit) tops are authorized for use at Walter Reed Hospital on the east coast. Also there is a special Civilian version to distinguish its other employees as well. I hope this information was helpful.

Semper Fi

Always Faithful

Joe

[wishiwereanurse, BSN, RN]

i think its cool...just make sure you are not like blending into your surroundings...we dont want you disappearing on your shift...

[Urban_Durga]

I'm not a big fan of camo print stuff outside of military uniforms in general. That's just a personal aesthetic preference. It should be noted, though, that I really detest patterned scrubs of all kinds, even for women. However, in a sea of Sponge Bob Square Pants scrubs and pink Breast Cancer Awareness scrubs, I totally understand your desire to inject some testosterone into the proceedings!

[BabyLady, BSN, RN]

I personally don't think it's professional, along with denim scrubs.

I have seen those and can't believe the uniform companies even make them.

[Not_A_Hat_Person, RN]

The dress code at my job forbids camo, tie-dye, and writing on clothes (unless it's the facility's name).

I don't see the point of camo scrubs, unless you're going hunting right after your shift.

[pippi40]

I think men in health care have it easy. You can wear the same color everyday and look just as good. I hate any prints on men. You aren't going there for a fashion show. That is strictly for us girls. Enjoy easiness of not having to have the extreme variety women do. Ps . There is nothing more attractive than a man in plain blue or green o.r. Scrubs!