Interview attire

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I have my first nursing interview this week. My question is when wearing a dress shirt you wear tights or pantyhose? Just wanted some opinions from people who may have interviewed recently or are currently doing interviewing for nursing positions.

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Specializes in Public Health.

I interviewed yesterday and I wore neither. I wore a pencil skirt, plain top and navy blazer with flats. IMO it is 2014 and I'd rather be comfortable.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I usually do not wear tights, stockings or pantyhose with my dresses or skirts when arriving at an interview. I simply shave my legs within 24 hours of the interview and apply lotion or body cream to prevent my knees from looking ashy.

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Specializes in nursing education.

My legs are really veiny from years on my feet as a nurse. I really need a more opaque type hose to look presentable in a skirt. If you have nice legs, you could do a sheer hose but in my book bare legs are a corporate and healthcare no-no.

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Specializes in nurseline,med surg, PD.

I would absolutely not wear bare legs. Very unprofessional. Unless its like 100 degrees out. I would wear a blazer, attractive blouse, skirt or pants to match the blazer and jewelry. Nothing crazy looking. But you want to look friendly and approachable.Plus make sure you wear a big smile and be very friendly.

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