How do you stay sexy in nursing school

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Hello all, I just wanted know how you try to stay sexy while in nursing school, going to clinical, or even working as a nurse. I see so many of us and we look kind of bland. How do you maintain feeling like a woman if your nails can't be done, with pretty polish, or you can't wear make up. So tell me what do you do to keep your sexy.

Specializes in Emergency Dept. Trauma. Pediatrics.

I get what the poster is meaning, how you present yourself can do wonders for your self esteem and what you portray. For the past 3 years (prior to 6 months ago) I was in a pretty bad depression due to some medical issues. I used to be the one that never left the house without some foundation on at least, always had hair done whether it be a pony tail or curled, dressed like a grown up, jewelery on, nails done. Any one of my friends would have told you I was fun to be around, and people always thought I was this confident person. Well when I got into my depression I really let myself go. I would wear PJ pants and a tee to the store, I didn't wear makeup, I never did my hair, frankly I didn't want to be out around people period. So I did my best to get in and out. I felt bad about myself and I was no doubt no longer fun to be around.

Anyway, I worked on getting some medical issues taken care of, still actively taking care of and I started taking care of myself. It has made a huge difference. Even if I feel "fat" today, or am having a bad hair day, when I have taken the time to do my hair, put on some makeup, put on my jewelery and so on. I feel good about myself and it shows when I am out and about.

We can not wear any nail polish or have long nails in school, I still go get a manicure though every two weeks, it's cheap for just a manicure and it makes me feel good. I get a pedicure too.

For those that are saying they have no energy to put themselves together. I totally get that. But I challenge you to try it one day this week and just see how that day goes.

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Specializes in Emergency Dept. Trauma. Pediatrics.
I agree with what you're saying, people act like you can only focus on one thing at a time and if you dare to even think about something else you're out of line. Do you guys seriously think the OP is going to neglect patients while she stands around and wonders which sparkly nail polish she should wear tomorrow?

I bet she takes better care of her patients when she goes in looking good and feeling good, than if she goes in looking like a ragga muffin and feeling crappy. ;)

There was once a post like this in the main nursing forum. It got a lot of the same reactions. The OP in that thread to was more meaning she wanted to feel good for HERSELF not to impress others.

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Specializes in LTC.

Btw. I'm a nurse and future rn student. I always have make up on. Light colored manicured nails, and my hair is always decent. My scrubs are ironed and fit well. It is doable. I am a girly girl so I always have to look decent.

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There is nothing wrong with what OP is saying... she definately does not deserve to be accused of being preoccupied with her looks or of not being a good nurse!!! It's a harmless question and we don't even know her!!! All of us have our individual health and beauty routines and as long as we follow the rules of where we work and don't offend the patients I say do whatever makes you feel good!!! I personally don't mind scrubs... I am a student and they let us choose a drawstring flare leg pants (royal blue)and well the top is a pretty boring standard white top but I ordered mine so it isn't too baggy but not inappropriately tight either. I don't wear makeup on my face... i use acne medication so it's made my skin pretty good on it's own and foundation bothers me... I wear mascara and a little mineral blush, hair is always a ponytail but I get it done every 8 weeks. I am allowed to get french manicures just no acrylic or colors. The sexy undies are a good idea and I do that sometimes but other days I just want to be comfortable LOL. I'm pretty happy with it and to be honest the only thing I really do differently if I am going out is straighten my hair and wear jeans!!!

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Specializes in Emergency Dept. Trauma. Pediatrics.
I think the problem is the word sexy. I have noticed a lot of people in general (outside of the board) associate the word sexy with lots of make up, provocative dressing, etc.

When someone says the word sexy, I don't think like that. I think clean, well put together (as in your hair is brushed and clean, your outfit isn't mismatched with stains, etc).

You can still be professional, and be sexy.

Exactly, I don't know why there seems to be such a bad connotation with that word. I am a mix between a tomboy and girly girl. I am a jeans and a T shirt, or yoga pants and a t kind of person. I would love to wear heels, but I can't last more than an hour in them. But I still like to have my hair nice, and a little make up, my husband thinks I am sexy rolling out of bed with eye crusties. I can go out feeling good about myself and feeling sexy without a halter top, mini skirt, hoochie makeup and hooker hills. Yet for some reason someone talks about a girl being sexy or FEELING sexy, and that is what is assumed is meant.

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Specializes in Trauma, Cardiac Cath/Special procedures.

i always wear my regular clothes into work and then change into my scrubs. When I get off work,i freshen up in the locker room and put my clothes back on. I also maintain a pedicure once a month, and i get my toes painted some pretty funky colors.

Smitty G.N.

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To the OP: As long as you are not infringing on any of the hospitals policies or regulations, I say do whatever makes you most confident and comfortable

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My hair goes to my waist, so I throw it in a clip and am thankful I have a scrub cap covering it! Makeup has become less important...I just wanna go to work and do my job then come home and be "sexy" for the hubby!

There are still techs that wear fake nails? I thought this was a huge no-no.

Yeah I work in the ER and the techs wear fake nails.

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If your sexy your sexy you shouldnt have to try to be sexy if you got it you got it if you don't you don't

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Wanting to look good doesn't necessarily impede patient care. I see lots of nurses who keep themselves in shape and look good(sexy), may or may not have some light makeup on, and are just freaking wonderful with their patients. WONDERFUL. You are making it out like she is wanting to look like she is going out to a night club at work or something. Cmon now, people aren't THAT dumb. If people want to look good then let them do it. Don't need to overreact and be prude about it.

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Never wear makeup or have my nails done....NEWS FLASH: you can still be a woman without copying what you see on TV or in magazines. :)

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Specializes in ED.
Girls need to redefine sexy.

Sexy is getting up in the morning getting dressed, little no makeup, hair in a ponytail and just rocking it with confidence.

Give me a girl in scrubs and tennis shoes over some dolled up caked on skirt wearing girl at the club any day of the week.

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