How do you stay sexy in nursing school

[2bnurseforce1]

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.

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[sandyfeet]

French braid, cute glasses, eyebrows plucked, mascara and blush, drink lots of water and regular exercise!

[~Mi Vida Loca~RN, ASN, RN]

This thread reminds me of something that happened yesterday. We were going to be in class all day so I decided to be comfy. I usually wear jeans. But yesterday I had on baggy sweatpants. They were cute, they were from Victoria Secrets pink line, but none the less they were a baggy fit, and like a dark pink. I had on a black fitted V neck solid t shirt and I had my sneakers on. I had some eyeliner and mascara on and my hair pulled back and that was about it.

I get home and about an hour later my husband comes home. He looks at me and says, "Is that what you wore to school today?" I thought he was going to give me crap for wearing sweat pants. So I said yes and he replies "Why are you trying to look all sexy? and smiled." My reply, :confused:

Seriously I almost died laughing. I told him I hardly thought that the guys at school found my outfit quiet as sexy and appealing as he did. He loves me like that though.

Sexy truly can have various meanings.

[CBsMommy]

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.

That's what I'm talkin' about! This describes me in everyday life but I'm cute as a button with a great smile and personality.

And when I really need to feel sexy, I will pour myself a huge glass of wine at the end of the day, light some candles, turn out the lights and slip into a hot bubble bath.

[melmarie23, MSN, RN]

When my husband first told me that he thinks I am "hot" when I am just wearing a pair of boxer shorts, an old T-shirt with no make up and my hair air dried (I normally blow dry it), I thought he was nuts. But then I was secretly happy he thought so because that is how I am most comfortable and like to lay around the house in. It made me feel good that even when I wasn't trying to be "put together" he still finds me attractive.

Though I do love my dresses and heels and the [few] times I get to dress up, he also very complimentary.

For work though, I think its all about being put together. I feel best there when I am well rested, and bright eyed. Fresh breath and clean teeth is must. I never wear fingernail polish and keep my nails well trimmed, but my toes (though no one ever sees them) are always painted. I think having the correct fit of scrubs, or any type of clothing for that matter, does wonder for your image, not to mention self confidence. I always have to have clean hair, a cute pair of studs in my ears, powder on my face, mascara and chap stick.

Thats how I roll.

[learning-2012]

And speaking of "sexy"...oral hygiene. No need to say more.

'nuff said!

[BanoraWhite]

At my school we are sent home to "fix ourselves" if we are wearing excessive makeup or nail polish, and told to take off all our jewelery which I think is fair enough.

I like to feel feminine by wearing minimal makeup (such as muted tones on my eyes and nude colored lipstick or gloss), keeping my hair clean, and eyebrows groomed.

I also like short neat nails which are clean, and if I want a confidence boost I will wear a pretty matching underwear set (of course the patients aren't going to see it but sometimes it just makes you feel nicer and more girly).

Having my uniform and shoes clean and a dab of perfume (not a bucketload) is a must too.

[kids]

I think sexy was the wrong word, I didn't intend for it to sound that way. I just wanted to know how you manage to still fill feminine. I'm not worried about looking good for someone, I know that being professional is the number one thing. Going to work to be sexy is not my intention. I'm just wanting to know what others think. I knew when I got into nursing school, I had to clip my nails, acrylic nails, etc. I work in a hospital so I know how to be professional. In school we are always told you can't have acrylic nails, no polish because of JACHO. The hospital that I'm currently doing clinical at is a faith based hospital so their policy is very strict, you can't have highlights in your hair, or any trendy kind of styles. So that is all I'm saying. I agree with the other poster about missing my perfume, cause I do miss it.

I'm not an especially articulate woman, I tend to talk straight and I want you to know what I'm about to post is in no way intended as a slam.

I really think that the need for outside (visible to the world) things like highlights and acrylic nails to feel feminine is somewhat an age thing (and I'll confess, if your age is in your profile I didn't look).

Many, dare I say most women of a certain *cough* maturity reach a point where we're a bit more comfortable in our skin than we were 20 years earlier (happens around 40 when some other things start peaking for women as well). Many of us, out of necessity, have found ways to nurture our feminine side while not investing a lot of resources on the outward trappings, I suspect due to the time involved. I know I'd rather spend 2 hours of my precious free time doing something FUN, not sitting in a salon.

Femininity comes from the inside, it's your birthright as a women. Learn to work it from the inside.

(Baw, I'm feeling to philosophical at 4am and this is getting too deep.)

Heres what I've learned over the years that keeps me feeling feminine on and off the job:

It's not what you do, it's how you do it. Focus on the femininity of the processes and not so much on the outward appearance of the result.

Clean is sexy. Sure perfume smells pretty but it's fake and usually really only smells good to the person wearing it. Clean skin, fresh breath and shiny hair is hot.

I have a frivolous, definitely feminine robe I wear when from the time I get out of the shower until I get dressed.

I keep perfectly polished toenails. I've learned to do it myself and I do it better than any pro I've encountered. Most of the world never sees them, but at the end of the day when I take off my shoes..there they are peeking out at me. Reminding me of every, very feminine step in the process of making them look so pretty. Last week I got an ambulance ride to the ER, one of the things my nurse commented on was my beautiful toenails.

(BTW, if you're reading- Sonja, thank you so much for everything that morning. When I managed to whisper the words "I'm so scared" you recognized I was telling you everything you need to know about how to deal with me. You did and said all the right things to calm me down and keep me breathing. You also got an IV in when EMS couldn't. You rock and those Keens you were wearing were fabulous.)

Wear pretty under clothes. Matching bras and panties feel good even if it's just plain old white cotton. Just be sure to pick a size and style that is well fitting and comfortable all day. Treat it nicely, even my good old industrial strength stuff gets "special" handling in the form of a lingerie bag in the washer, I also fold each piece and put it away in the drawer. And pitch the dingy, tattered stuff, it's not pretty and it doesn't feel pretty.

I also wear lace trimmed camis under my scrubs in the winter (even better if they match the bra & panties).

I have a really good skin care routine that takes 5 minutes. It's not fancy, it's not expensive, but it's a step I never skip.

Choose flattering scrubs. It's awesome, we get to work in our pajamas but there is no reason we have to look like we slept in them. With all the brands, styles and colors out there you can not convince me that there is not something that fits everyone and looks well put together. And for heavens sake, hang the darn things up as soon as the dryer stops, they won't be wrinkled and you won't have to iron them.

Thats it.

I can tell you, when this rather lumpy, unmistakably gimpy, middle aged woman walks in the room there is no mistaking that I'm all woman. From the top of my conservatively coiffed head, past my unpolished nails to the tip of my body fluid impervious shoes.

[ShantheRN, BSN, RN]

Okay....I seriously

I'm only 33 but I can definitely relate to becoming more comfortable in my own skin as I get older. I remember in my 20s I was constantly finding things I needed to improve. When I turned 30 I said.....enough. It also helps that I finally got the breast reduction I desperately needed as a birthday present to myself. The self esteem boost was something I didn't anticipate, but there's something about standing tall and proud that just makes you feel good.

I also believe in a good pedi (and mani, but I like pretty colors and some clinical sites say no to that so I use clear). Pretty pink or purple toes make me happy. And....boyshorts. I don't know why, but a pretty, well fitted pairs of those under my scrubs make me feel so girly. Personally I go for soft sided sports bras when in scrubs for the comfort factor...but I know d/t surgery I'm a lot perkier than I should be lol Scrubs come in so many different cuts now, you can be in them and feel totally feminine and confident regardless of your body type. I choose colors that complement my skin tone. I have white shoes (gotta love clinical) but I also have a pair of "cute" Danskos. The tiger's eye print and I love them! I wear minimum makeup - usually just light foundation, mascara, and neutral shimmery eye shadow. Burt's Bees is my lips' best friend.

I love perfume, but the scent might not appeal to my patients so I skip it. My conditioner has a lovely, fresh scent to it that has the same effect, just not as long lasting and much more subtle.

Now....this is for clinical and work. For class....I take a shower, slap on a headband and some sweats. I get to "cheat" on hair because I'm A-A and wear my hair naturally. All I have to do is wash it, spritz it with conditioner, let it curl, and go to class. The result is cute, girly, curly, and zero maintenance.

So it's mostly little stuff that most people won't pay attention to or even know, but it makes me feel like a woman. Phenomenally. That's me! :)

[~Mi Vida Loca~RN, ASN, RN]

okay....i seriously

i'm only 33 but i can definitely relate to becoming more comfortable in my own skin as i get older. i remember in my 20s i was constantly finding things i needed to improve. when i turned 30 i said.....enough. it also helps that i finally got the breast reduction i desperately needed as a birthday present to myself. the self esteem boost was something i didn't anticipate, but there's something about standing tall and proud that just makes you feel good.

i also believe in a good pedi (and mani, but i like pretty colors and some clinical sites say no to that so i use clear). pretty pink or purple toes make me happy. and....boyshorts. i don't know why, but a pretty, well fitted pairs of those under my scrubs make me feel so girly. personally i go for soft sided sports bras when in scrubs for the comfort factor...but i know d/t surgery i'm a lot perkier than i should be lol scrubs come in so many different cuts now, you can be in them and feel totally feminine and confident regardless of your body type. i choose colors that complement my skin tone. i have white shoes (gotta love clinical) but i also have a pair of "cute" danskos. the tiger's eye print and i love them! i wear minimum makeup - usually just light foundation, mascara, and neutral shimmery eye shadow. burt's bees is my lips' best friend.

i love perfume, but the scent might not appeal to my patients so i skip it. my conditioner has a lovely, fresh scent to it that has the same effect, just not as long lasting and much more subtle.

now....this is for clinical and work. for class....i take a shower, slap on a headband and some sweats. i get to "cheat" on hair because i'm a-a and wear my hair naturally. all i have to do is wash it, spritz it with conditioner, let it curl, and go to class. the result is cute, girly, curly, and zero maintenance.

so it's mostly little stuff that most people won't pay attention to or even know, but it makes me feel like a woman. phenomenally. that's me! :)

i :redpinkhe [color=#010000]maya angelou, that is who i thought about when i read those words together!

[ShantheRN, BSN, RN]

I have a framed copy of that poem in my bedroom :) It inspires me. I think every woman should read it weekly!

[metal_m0nk, BSN, RN]

I'm pretty well convinced that makeup accelerates skin aging. My whole life, I haven't worn makeup except for on very rare, very special occasions and my skin makes me look as though I'm in my late teens even though I am 30 years old. I never have to worry about breaking in a boyfriend to my "morning look" and when I blush from embarrassment or twitterpation, he can actually see it.

I've never had a manicure in my life. I keep my nails trimmed and I don't wear nail polish, because I have tactile hypersensitivity and it feels weighty and uncomfortable on my nails.

My hair is long (mid back), with wispy curls, and in my natural color.

I have often been compared to Julia Roberts, not because I look much like her (others say so, but I don't see it), but because I give off a bare essentials vibe and because I also have an open, no holds barred laugh and smile.

How do I stay sexy in nursing school? It's not a stretch. I'm a natural girl and my sexuality radiates from within.