ICU Male Nurses - Scrub Question

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So I just landed a pretty awesome job. I'll be working in the SICU at the now biggest hospital in the country.

We are required to purchase our own scrubs. I've been a fan of the Landau brand forever, mainly because they are really comfortable. But for guys in the ICU (or any unit for that matter), which scrub top did you go with and why. I'm looking for versatility, comfortability and form fitting (to a degree). I hate the box, giant scrub tops that I could be blown away with. When my father in law had his STEMI/CABG, one of the male nurses had a top that had pockets on the sleeve. I dug that.

Thanks

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Specializes in NICU.
. When my father in law had his STEMI/CABG, one of the male nurses had a top that had pockets on the sleeve. I dug that. Thanks

It could have possibly Aviator Scrubs tops. https://www.aviatorscrubs.com/donsshop/10-classic-shirt-stock

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Specializes in Home Health.

I second Aviators. I'm in home health and give my scrubs a thorough beating sliding in and out of a car all day. They are some of the most comfortable scrubs I've ever owned. Also, you can customize them to practically any configuration you could want. They are more expensive than a lot of other brands, but well worth the extra dough.

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Cherokee!

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Specializes in Medical Oncology, ER.

as the previous posters stated, aviator scrubs are good. i also like the ones from dickies that have the little pocket with 3 pen sleeves on the left arm. cherokee makes good pants that fit well, ive bought dickie pants, carhart, and a few others, the only one to fit right is cherokee. the others had a ridiculously large pant leg diameter and were so long it'd drag on the floor and cover my feet. Koi makes some with draw strings around the ankle, you might like those too!

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I'm not a guy but I do wear scrubs for my job and understand about fit, which can vary widely from brand and style. Murseworld has scrubs for guys including the ones with pockets on the arms.

It may come down to you trying on a bunch before you find the the style/brand you really want to buy multiples.

Over the years, I've liked different scrubs for different reasons. Buy several different kinds before you buy multiples of anything.

Congratulations on the job!

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Specializes in ICU.

Check out carhartt scrubs. I work icu and that's all I wear.

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