Nursing attire for an open house

Published

I have been selected to attend an all day open house at a university hospital. I am wondering what the attire is when you have the opportunity to shadow on a floor. Normally I wear a suit but I am just wondering if scrubs are appropriate? Or is it appropriate to email the coordinator and ask about the attire for the day? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Geriatrics and Quality Improvement,.

i would e-mail for input. there is nothing wrong with being proactive, and showing that you are an information seeker.

you are demonstrating that in new situations, you like to be prepared.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Well, I've never been to an open house so I have no idea what you should wear, but if in doubt I would def email and ask. Or, maybe you could get in touch with someone else who is going or has been to one in your area and find out what they are wearing/wore. I would hate to show up in a suit if everyone else is wearing scrubs...lol...that would be awkward.

Sorry I wasn't much help, but I figured at the least responding would get your post back up to the top and you can get some helpful anwsers;), Good Luck..

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in School Nursing.

i might wear dress casual (pants, blouse, hose, low heels) and a white lab jacket.

praiser

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in home health, dialysis, others.

If you are shadowing someone who is working with patients, you should wear the appropriate attire for that unit. But email the coordinator just to make sure!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Management, Emergency, Psych, Med Surg.

Professional dress as if you were going to a job interview.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion