Help- White Nursing Pants!

[AbDz41]

Hi, I am going to be starting my clinicals in January and we were told that we need "white uniform pants that are not scrubs, and they cannot be see-through"

Anyone have any suggestions for brands or where to look?? I went to a Medical Uniform store, and all of the non-scub white pants I tried on were sooo see-through, it was ridiculous.

[MIA-RN1, RN]

I wear White Swan as part of my school uniform. And skin-colored underwear.

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

www.bestofscrubs.com has a "wear white with confidence" line.

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

Sorry, it's http://www.tafford.com/index.htm?cat=N2 that has it.

[rnlately]

I agree about the skin-colored undies. OR (A blast from the past) if you are concerned that your pants are see-through in spite of your best efforts... white panty hose.

The basic rule is monochromic beneath the pants so that there is no demarcation between the gluteus and the hamstrings, if you catch my drift.

Exactamente!!! White underwear will not work especially if you are dark skinned. I agree with either the white panty hose or some granny panties in skin tone.

[LilRedRN1973]

I wore flesh colored underwear all through school and you could not see my underwear. One of my classmates, on the other hand, decided to wear her brightest, hot pink thong underwear on more than one occasion. She's the same one who wore a dress for our pinnin ceremony, naked legs (i.e. no pantyhose), and when she sat in the front row with ankles crossed, the entire auditorium was able to see right up her dress. Nice.

Melanie = )

[rnlately]

I wore flesh colored underwear all through school and you could not see my underwear. One of my classmates, on the other hand, decided to wear her brightest, hot pink thong underwear on more than one occasion. She's the same one who wore a dress for our pinnin ceremony, naked legs (i.e. no pantyhose), and when she sat in the front row with ankles crossed, the entire auditorium was able to see right up her dress. Nice.

Melanie = )

Ya, tell me about it. One of the RNs that USED to work here wore thongs all the time with her white pants. Talk about tacky. Didn't bother her one bit though.

[Indy, LPN, LVN]

Oh, good Lord!! You GAINED 16 lbs. while in school?!?! I was hoping that getting away from my cubicle and desk job would help me shed some lbs. while in school?!?!?

I was always behind on my reading, so I wound up mostly on my behind, reading.

[AdonaiLoveable]

Landau makes a nice white pant. Mine have a threaded crease down the front that gives them a nice professional, pressed look without actually pressing them. Nice pockets too.

Also, my vote is for underwear that is more flesh toned. If you are african american or darker skinned, black underwear work well under see through clothing.

Adonai

[montinurse, BSN]

I love walmart pants. They're not too thin, and not too long (i'm 5'3) and they're sturdy AND at a decent price. I freaked out and looked at quite a few uniform shops before my clinicals started, and was happiest with Walmart nursing pants. Figures!

[cat-cat]

White pantyhose are the best answer to the question. I wear them under my white pants on a daily basis. They avoid visible undies or pantylines. I put on a tennis sock on top of the pantyhose to prevent glimpses at my nylon feet. That is necessary, because I prefer open toed shoes as a part of my uniform.

[indigo girl]

Hello, for all you nurses out there who still think wearing white panties under a white uniform is appropriate and not as noticeable, guess again. Instead, try this--wear nude colored underwear. In my non-nursing life, I was a fashion advisor, and wardrobe consultant. Nude colored underwear should be part of everybody's wardrobe anyway because it really is the least visible, but definately when wearing white pants. Try it and see, or rather not see the difference and the underwear.

[onconurseRT]

Here is what I did...

If you think you will not get too hot.. I bought some white, thin "long underware" that even look a little "trendy" for long underware to wear underneath. I still wear them now.....

Another hint... I am an "involved" RN nurse... another words, if my patient has had a bowel movement (large) or is experiencing any other "leakage" I don't leave the patient to be cleaned up by an aid. I am the first responder on many "Code Browns" with my patients and 9/10 times I am able to grab a disposable gown for those "big ones". HOWEVER, I have been a victim of unexpected "projectile fluids" and my pant legs were covered with "stuff". When this occurs, it is always nice to have cover underneath your scrubs. I would hate to be standing there in nothing but a soaked uniform and a pair of string bikini's.