I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

leslie :-D · Nov 17, 2008

I think people may be overreacting a wee bit here...what about the sixties? Were there no bra-burning, hippie types in nursing?

witchy, if you're an or nurse, you're not moving around a lot.

and, you have to gown up also.

dang, i might even consider trying to go braless w/the right circumstances.:)

leslie

Kath80 · Nov 17, 2008

Your rights have been violated. This is what we've all been talking about on this board for years, being bullied by clueless members of upper management. I won't take it any more. I will march in protest with you any day sister! Oh..Uh.....you're coming to the protest braless right??

Not it's not like that at all. I just haven't been careful enough.

I also called a co-worker that was surprised that i hadn't been reprimanded before. So i am taking this seriously, and also feel bad about the two days between i got the message and the weekend. However, i am really the only one out her getting reprimanded for braking the dress code ?

jeepgirl, LPN, NP · Nov 17, 2008

I haven't tried, but i am sure i will not pass the pencil test (or even a dozen pencils).
After what I can remember, my size is 40ddd so i have a hard time finding good ones.
But i will consider getting a professional bra fitting :)

Go to Lane Bryant. They have good bras there and can fit you professionally.

RN1982 · Nov 17, 2008

My reason for not wearing one, is that i get very easy shoulder pain
from the bra straps . It's not to get attention !

Give me a break. Shoulder straps are adjustable on most bras. If you don't wear underwire, at least wear a sports bra. They are comfy. I'm surprised you didn't get reprimanded sooner.

wonderbee, BSN, RN · Nov 17, 2008

Some women are just more comfortable without all the binding. Everyone is different. Try wearing a medium weighted sleeveless tank under your scrub top. Make sure it covers everything under all circumstances. Certainly no one can object to that if your nipples don't show through. Look, if you keep them out of sight, to me it's a non-issue. Obviously though, for your supervisor to bring up such a sensitive subject, something is amiss. It had to be just as uncomfortable for her as it was for you.

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Nov 17, 2008

However, i am really the only one out her getting reprimanded for braking the dress code ?

About not wearing a bra? Yeah, you are.

Look, at my highest level of business I'm a 36B. I won't even go out without an UNDERWIRE for sheer vanity's sake, let alone looking obscene and sloppy.

Get fitted for the right bra.

:)

Kath80 · Nov 17, 2008

honey, you should never, ever jiggle at work.
we nurses do an awful lot of running.
and MY boobs hurt (34c's) just thinking of running braless.
40dd's and i'd have black eyes.
i like the idea of a sports bra.
leslie

Yes, Thanks !

I have a hole bunch of them.

And i am definitely wearing one tomorrow.

I wasn't really angry at the team leader for saying what she did.

But i felt she was so direct in her description of me, and almost yelled at me.

Why couldn't she have told me earlier :nono: in a more pleasant way ?

GadgetRN71, ASN, RN · Nov 17, 2008

witchy, if you're an or nurse, you're not moving around a lot.
and, you have to gown up also.
dang, i might even consider trying to go braless w/the right circumstances.:)
leslie

Leslie, I'm going to disagree with you on the not moving around a lot! We circulators spend the majority of the day on our feet, running down hallways to get something the surgeon needs, running blood gases and specimens to the tube system, running for crash carts, monitoring the room etc.

Scrubs are the ones who gown up, and pretty much stand in one place.

I think also, in the OR we don't offend easily. We see naked people all day..My coworkers have seen me naked(when I had surgery).I've had surgeons scrub pants fall down at the field and had to pull them back up for him/her. We've had surgeons come out of the locker room in their boxers, because they've grabbed the wrong size scrub pants. (our scrubs are kept in the lounge)No one freaked out, although there were a couple of wolf whistles and a couple of people threw dollar bills! After that, I'm really not going to notice or care that Nurse So-and So may be jiggling. :lol2:

Otessa, BSN, RN · Nov 17, 2008

Yes, Thanks !
I have a hole bunch of them.
And i am definitely wearing one tomorrow.
I wasn't really angry at the team leader for saying what she did.
But i felt she was so direct in her description of me, and almost yelled at me.
Why couldn't she have told me earlier in a more pleasant way ?

Kath,

Yes, it would have been more tactful to have said something MUCH sooner instead of blasting you (yelling).

otessa

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Nov 17, 2008

Witchy, your patients are also unconscious. I am quite comfortable with nudity, bodies, etc., but I don't expect my patients to be.

:)

THAT Nurse., BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, APRN · Nov 17, 2008

You know, I think I know why some people are disagreeing. I know how to make everyone see things clearly.

We have not seen what is going on. You should post pics, in random positions, with varying cut scrub tops, the way you are comfortable. I would wager everyone would see them, and agree you are fine just the way you are. I bet after seeing a few dozen pictures, or maybe a video, all relevant opinions will agree, stay as you are. Or come to my facility. After all, without seeing what it looks like how can we judge?

P.S. Men have more experience staring, I mean, providing objective advice about matters regarding clothing and fashion, so trust us to give you good advice about making sure you look good.

penelopelp · Nov 17, 2008

It is normal for a workplace to require that their employees follow a certain dress code. Of course, it isn't always enforced. I think they should have mentioned this to you a long time ago. You may be surprised how much better you feel if you get a proper bra fitting. You may find that it is more comfortable. However, if you still don't like it, the sports bra with a tank or something over it would probably be fine. That's what I wear, but I'm smaller chested.