How should I dress when I pick up applications?

[NursingBro]

I ordered these pants:

http://www.indochino.com/product/Classic%20Navy%20Blue%20Suit-Pants

including the shirt, suit and tie combo. I know I shouldn't wear the coat because it would be too much.

Is that how I should dress? If not please point me to the right direction. This is for a first time lvn job.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

YOU should dress professional....yes include the coat.

[NursingBro]

This is the exact suit and tie combo:

I thought it was too much but I would rather be over dressed than under dressed. This is just to walk in and say I would like to apply for a job.

Should I get an additional suit in a different color so that I don't wear the exact same thing if I ever get called for an interview?

[RNperdiem, RN]

You can still walk in and pick up applications? I thought computers had totally taken over the application process!

[Born_2BRN]

I think simple dress shirt and slack is adequate. Suits with tie and dress pants are over kill. IMO

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

I think you look professional. I don't think you need 2 suits but it you are self conscious....get a different tie and color shirt. I am always impressed when someone dresses to exceed the expectations when I interview.

Double check before you go to pick up applications though...many places do internet applications only.

Good Luck!

[ktliz]

Overkill. If you do in fact have to fill out paper applications, avoid jeans and t-shirts and you will be fine. I suggest khaki pants and a polo or sweater. Save the suit and tie for interviews.

[SwansonRN]

Don't wear that to pick up applications IMHO. Wear that for an interview. If you're just stopping by to pick up an app, wear business casual. Something like dockers and a polo or sweater. As for being overdressed for an interview, I always was and I got complimented every time. I definitely think my power suit got me my first nursing job (it certainly wasn't my answers because I remember nervously stammering the whole time). Good luck!

[NursingBro]

Don't wear that to pick up applications IMHO. Wear that for an interview. If you're just stopping by to pick up an app, wear business casual. Something like dockers and a polo or sweater. As for being overdressed for an interview, I always was and I got complimented every time. I definitely think my power suit got me my first nursing job (it certainly wasn't my answers because I remember nervously stammering the whole time). Good luck!

Ok thank you!

[NursingBro]

I think you look professional. I don't think you need 2 suits but it you are self conscious....get a different tie and color shirt. I am always impressed when someone dresses to exceed the expectations when I interview.

Double check before you go to pick up applications though...many places do internet applications only.

Good Luck!

Do you know which websites I can use to apply for LVN jobs? I am new to this. I have always been a self employed web designer.

[brillohead, ADN, RN]

Do you know which websites I can use to apply for LVN jobs? I am new to this. I have always been a self employed web designer.

Check the website for the facilities to which you want to apply. Almost all of them will have a "jobs" link which will post available jobs.

If there's a facility without a website, then you can call and ask if they are taking applications.

[brillohead, ADN, RN]

And holy crap, but those are expensive pants! Any pair of khakis/slacks from any discount or mall store would be fine. Just make sure your underwear, butt-crack, and socks don't show and you'll be a-okay!