Nursing scrubs are darn expensive

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Just spent a ton on scrubs for the summer. Why are these things so darned expensive?It ticks me the heck off(I'd rather spend on other stuff:D).

I mean to get good stuff, you spend a ton.Does this tick you off too?

Scrubs don't go out of style quickly, are almost indestructable and do not require dry cleaning.

I guess I think scrubs are a bargain for work clothes.

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I wear grays anatomy because I love them, i'm wearing them 3-4 days a week for 14 hours a time so I should love them right? I don't mind the extra buck or two. I really feel quite grateful actually that I get to wear scrubs, even the pricier ones when my roommate who works in business where she has to wean "business formal" spends hundreds of dollars a year on suits, skirts and shoes...so glad I don't have to foot that bill!

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Specializes in Med/surg, Quality & Risk.

My work clothes used to cost $100-$300 an outfit and you couldn't easily pull off wearing them twice in one week like I can with my scrubs. I buy from cherokee4less.com and pay $15 or less a piece, and usually get to use a coupon for 30% off and free shipping. Needless to say I think it's awesome lol

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In my previous non nursing career, I spent at least two thousand, if not more every year for basic clothes (cardigans, dress pants, shoes, suits, jewelry). Now I have spent $300 max for few years which include 4 sets of navy scrubs and dankos. The hospital changed to a color scrub system. It would have been less but I love greys. Plus my dankos will last a long time. I do not have to own flats, heels, wedge, sandals, etc in every color. But I def miss shoe shopping!Plus I save a ton of time not picking out my clothes every day :)

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Specializes in Addiction / Pain Management.

I wear scrubs 4 days a week to clinicals and the classroom. 2 sets of Landau navy blue

My wifey washes them in Woolite, haven't faded yet.

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Hmmm I'm missing something here:D

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Just spent a ton on scrubs for the summer. Why are these things so darned expensive?It ticks me the heck off(I'd rather spend on other stuff:D).

I mean to get good stuff, you spend a ton.Does this tick you off too?

Considering what a business casual outfit or a suit costs, I think scrubs are pretty darned cheap. Even the fancy brands.

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.

I'm happy to wear nursing scrubs over pantyhose any day, lol. I love koi and pay a few more dollars. Doesn't help that I'm tall with hips.

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Specializes in Psych, OB-GYN.

I don't mind the price - what I *do* mind is buying all new scrubs for a job that has a color requirement and now, just 5 months later, being told that we are changing colors. *That* peeves me off (and no, they will not be helping with uniforms)

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yeah I just spent $90 on 2 sets of scrubs, they dont even look that great :madface:

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Specializes in ED, Informatics, Clinical Analyst.

I've found good deals at:

http://www.marcusuniforms.com/

http://www.allheart.com/

and

http://www.lydiasuniforms.com/

The only downside to online is the possibility of having to return because sometimes sizing can be tricky

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Specializes in Pediatric/Adolescent, Med-Surg.
yeah I just spent $90 on 2 sets of scrubs, they dont even look that great :madface:

Eeek. I've never spent that much for just two sets. Burlington Coat Factory and other discount stores often have scrubs, you can often find name brands. I got a set of scrubs (top and bottoms) for $14.

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