Nursing School Orientation. What to wear!?

[MegNeoNurse]

Hey all :)

Orientation for new nursing students is on Tuesday at my school. I don't know how to dress! How did you and others at your school's orientation dress? Is it okay to wear a nice top and denim? Should I wear khakis? Dress pants? There was no attire specified and I certainly do not want to be under/over dressed.

Suggestions very welcome!!! Thank you!

[MB37]

I wore jeans to mine with a halfway nice top, and I was overdressed. It's school. Unless your program has a dress code, anything nicer than sweats and a holey T-shirt is probably OK (and that's what some of my classmates wear to class).

[puresass]

i wore jeans, cute shirt & flats to my orientation. that seemed to be pretty much the norm. i didn't notice anyone dressed on the business side of business casual, but that probably varies from program to program (i'm starting an ADN program at a CC). i'd say just wear something that makes you feel comfortable & confident. good luck! :)

[dawnmich]

perfect timing to find this post...thanks

[mamayogibear]

I decided to wear some business casual clothes, a pair of dress pants and a cute but suitable shirt. That was the common theme of what other students were wearing. Except one girl showed up late and was wearing short shorts and a revealing tank top, everyone stared at her for a while... There were a few people who showed up in their scrubs which I did not think was appropriate because we were not yet students there.

[IUstudent]

business casual

[Streamline2010]

Wear sensible shoes, because they might hike you all over the darned place and you'll need to wear something good for going up / down stairs and extensive walking on concrete floors.

[studentnursepupmom]

My orientation was today, and yesterday I went out and bought an "orientation" outfit (totally unnecessary, but I'll find any reason to shop!). I wore a casual dress and flats and a brought a cardigan in case it was cold, which it was! FREEZING!!!

[LadyinScrubs, ASN, RN]

Orientation - is this at a school or at a facility? When we had school orientation, people dressed in various outfits. When we orientated at the facility, we followed the school's guidelines--which may require the nursing uniform or business attire.