Ironing your Scrubs

[medsurgtrenchesRN]

Okay, I just got a job as a CNA, I am a pre-nursing student waiting for my acceptance to the RN program in San Antonio Baptist, and this is my first time really wearing scrubs in a facility other than my CNA clinicals. As I was ironing my scrubs for my orientation next week, an episode of Grey's came to mind where George was talking about how his mother irons his scrubs. And I realized that I may be acting a bit old-fashioned (36, mother of 3) in ironing my scrubs. Are scrubs not supposed to be ironed? I realize we are not interns or whatever, but my scrubs came out of the wash very rumpled, and I hate looking sloppy!

What do y'all do, given that you have the time and wherewithall, iron or not?

-natasha

[CuriousMe]

That has always been my mantra.

Don't think pt's don't notice, either.

They sure do.

I notice it when I am a pt, myself!

Certainly there must be a middle ground between starched and poor grooming though.

I think if ironing makes you feel good, you should do it....but neat and clean are all that are necessary,

[BiohazardBetty]

I agree... there's never a second chance to make a first impression. i want my patients to feel confident in my attention to detail AND my ability to take a few extra minutes to go the extra mile.

Step 1 in elevating yourself in a professional position is looking like a professional.

Ironing scrubs is step 1 to that goal.

I personally, can look down the hall and tell you who irons their scrubs and who doesn't...scrubs look like you have slept in them if they are not ironed.

Now, the ONLY scrubs I have found that do not need to be ironed is the Greys Anatomy scrubs..if you hang them up as soon as they come out of the dryer...they are 100% wrinkle free and they look great at the end of your shift.

Otherwise, pull out the iron AND the spray starch...takes 2 minutes and leaves a lasting impression.

To me, what kind of time you are willing to make yourself look presentable is directly correlated to how much time you will take caring for a patient.