Nursing School Dress Code: All White Scrubs

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:no: :no: Say it isn't so. Just found out that we will be required to wear all white scrubs at nursing school.

I am feeling ambivalent about this, I like the aspect that white is the traditional nurses uniform colour on the other hand they are going to be a :devil: to keep clean and white is see through. Oh My!

How do you keep them clean???? What brands are best to purchase?

Any tips, suggestions or ideas?

Thanks

Future LPN :nurse:

Specializes in Resp/Neuro/Psych.

Just wanted to say that not only do we have white scrubs but we're also required to wear :barf01: navy blue vests

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Specializes in Cardio/Tele.

We have to wear a white scrub top, white lab coat, and bright teal pants. I feel so sorry for the guys in the class...

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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.

Jasco Uniforms has a "can't see thru me" pant that's really good.

I'll stock up on beige underwear just in case though.

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:flowersfo Thanks so much for your tips, where to look and what to look for in white scrubs, how to care info and especially your collective support.

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We had to wear all white AND the ones the school picked out..which are so see through it's not even funny :(

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Specializes in Infusion, Med/Surg/Tele, Outpatient.

something else you can do is treat a new uniform with scotch fabric guard if the manufacturer hasn't already done it. it helps prevent fluids from being absorbed into the fabric and taking on the stain. treat them outside where there is air circulating as it stinks and you don't want to breathe in the fumes.

thank you so much for this tip. i never would have thought of this!

also, a great stain removal guide: http://msucares.com/pubs/publications/p1400.htm

i copied and pasted this from above website (they also have a printable version available):

blood - soak freshly stained garment in cold water for 30 minutes. rub detergent into any remaining stain. rinse, then launder. dried stains should be pretreated or soaked in tepid water with a product containing enzymes, then laundered. note: if stain remains, rewash, using a bleach that is safe for that fabric.

iodine - rinse from back side of stain under cool, running water. soak in solution of color remover, or sponge with a solution of sodium thiosulfate crystals (available at drug store). rinse and launder.

perspiration - treat with prewash stain remover, or dampen stain and rub with bar soap. if the color of the fabric has changed slightly, apply ammonia to fresh stain or white vinegar to old stain; rinse. launder in hottest water safe for that fabric. stubborn stains may respond to pretreating with a product containing enzymes, then launder using an all-fabric bleach.

*does anyone know which pretreatment products are enzyme-containing?

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Oh wow... all white! That is a tough one, at least my school allows white tops and khaki pants. HOpefully lots of bleach will do the trick for ya!! Besides that, I'm sure others will understand if you are not completely stain-free during ur shift because we are still new nursing students there for learning and gaining experience!! :)

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Specializes in LTC, Subacute Rehab.

I'm glad I read this thread. I start work as a CNA on Tuesday - and our uniforms are all white (scrubs, but I was allowed dresses due to personal beliefs)! I'm never sure what to do with stained whites except for bleaching them, but it's bad for the fabric after a while.

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