Might be a stupid question..

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Specializes in PCU/Hospice/Oncology.

I do get cold easily. The scrubs in the hospital aren't going to be warm enough for me.

I was wondering if it was generally frowned upon to wear an undershirt thats maybe a 3/4 long sleeve under my scrubs to stay warm.

Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Nope - everyone does it.

Specializes in PCU/Hospice/Oncology.

Thank you for the speedy reply! Is there a good brand to get of these for men? I was looking in target, couldnt find anything that would be comfortable for under scrubs. Either the material was way to thick or way to thin. :) Thanks so much!

Specializes in Med/Surge, Psych, LTC, Home Health.

Generally no, not frowned on at all. I mean, you might want to check your own hospital's policy for what is acceptable and all, but generally no, that is never a problem. You may also be allowed to wear a white lab coat. Maybe?

I feel for ya, I usually get cold easily as well.

Specializes in PCU/Hospice/Oncology.

The lab coat that my school allows us to wear, is very cheap material and it makes my arms itch :o

So my only option is to find some good undershirts with 3/4 sleeves.

Thanks for the nice reply :D

Specializes in Emergency.

I constantly freeze at the hospital too. I usually wear a heavier shirt underneath my scrubs, and tights with heavier ski socks. It makes a big difference compared to just a light shirt underneath.

Thank you for the speedy reply! Is there a good brand to get of these for men? I was looking in target, couldnt find anything that would be comfortable for under scrubs. Either the material was way to thick or way to thin. :) Thanks so much!

There was a similar thread not so long ago, maybe several weeks. Another poster was looking for brand recommendations. Maybe you have time to search around this forum? My suggestion would be silk/silk blend or maybe that new high-tech fiber you see athletes wearing. Good luck finding what you need!

Specializes in PCU/Hospice/Oncology.

Im gonna look for it now :D Thats a great idea! Thanks so much ^^

Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

You may want to check with your school because ours wouldn't let us wear anything that stuck out below our short sleeve uniforms. I freeze also but other than when I was just standing around observing in the OR where it is very chilly they had me running around so much I was more often sweating like a man.

;)

Specializes in Med Surg.

Try Land's End's products. A bit pricey, but last forever.

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I just go to the dollar store and buy fruit of the loom white t shirts. I think it looks a lot better because scrubs can cut pretty low in the front.

Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

check out work n gear -- home stores.....carry construction worker to chef to healthcare professionals apparel. target may have items in it's sporting goods/camping section...that's were i got em for sons scouting adventures.

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