I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

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Something happened to me at Wednesday that i thought i would never hear.

I was told by my team leader that bouncing breasts are very inappropriate in the workplace.

There had been several complains on me for a long time (she claims).

And that i from now on, always had to use a bra.

Was she right to correct me like that, should i complain on her ?

Specializes in Hospice/Palliative Nursing.

:plsebeg:Please wear a bra!! Come on...this is a no brainer.

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Specializes in EMS, ER, GI, PCU/Telemetry.
My reason for not wearing one, is that i get very easy shoulder pain

from the bra straps :crying2: . It's not to get attention !

http://www.normthompson.com/jump.jsp?itemType=CATEGORY&view=56&itemID=821

try one of these. tank top with a built in bra. its better than nothing.

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My reason for not wearing one, is that i get very easy shoulder pain

from the bra straps :crying2: . It's not to get attention !

Then find another one. There are plenty with wide, padded straps. You could even wear a strapless bra if necessary, a tank top over that, and then your scrub top. Flapping in the breeze is simply not an acceptable option.

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Can you pass the pencil test?

When I entered an LPN program about 10 years ago, my instructor asked the class the above question. This is a test to determine if you can go without a bra. You take a pencil and place it under your breast. If the pencil stays when you release it, you failed the pencil test and must always wear a bra. ;)

They have pads that can go under the bra strap. Also, you may want to consider getting a professional bra fitting. If you are experiencing pain, you may be wearing the wrong type or size.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Family Practice and Primary Care.

Speaking as a guy, I fail to see the issue. So what if a woman chooses not to wear a bra?

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Nursing Education.

if you decide not to wear a bra you should at least wear an undershirt...

but when i first read this i thought - its none of their business!! lol!

but i always wear at least an undershirt (with a bra!) because when you bend over you always give a show due to the cut of a scrub top!

someone should have talked to you, not reprimanded you!

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My reason for not wearing one, is that i get very easy shoulder pain

from the bra straps :crying2: . It's not to get attention !

If you are gettting shoulder pain from the straps is for one of two reasons or both of them

1) You need to loosen the darn straps

and/or

2) Your bra is too small, get properly fitted for the correct size.

I am very large chested especially for my height/weight. And I never have shoulder pain (I have pinched nerves in both shoulders so it would be really easy for me to have shoulder pain). I was professionally fitted for a correct sized bra and I am so comfortable now.

Please, heed your managers advice, put a bra on or at the very least something that properly covers you. Get a fitted t-shirt to wear under the scrub top (preferably NOT white).

I am far from a prude but I can tell you if anyone in healthcare was braless in a scrub top, I'd have to say something. I really don't want to see your breasts everytime you bend over, i really don't want to see them bouncing and jiggling as you move..thanks..I;m good. And heaven forbid a braless scrubtop wearin nurse was caring for my young daughter, I would most definatly have something to say.

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Just FTR: even if you pass the pencil test you still need a fitted tank top or tee under your scrubs.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Geriatrics.
Speaking as a guy, I fail to see the issue. So what if a woman chooses not to wear a bra?

Hardee har-har!

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Speaking as a guy, I fail to see the issue. So what if a woman chooses not to wear a bra?

I think one of the reasons may be because guys fail to see the issue....:icon_roll

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Sharon - that made me laugh very loudly!

:D

Hardee har-har!
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Get a professional to help you. There are many kinds of bras. Some specifically for shoulder and/or back pain.

And yes, wear a bra.

steph

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