ALWAYSNURSE

Thank you all for your replies on this thread. Some did not seem to find it hard getting the approval when they changed theirs, and hopefully it will be the same for us!!!

We are all being laid astray by the patients. Maggie's busy in the office!!!

Has anybody out there ever changed their uniforms in their ward? We are a rehab ward and we are convinced we need to change our uniforms for the benefit of the patients. We often find patients will perform better for our therapy staff than for us. We believe coming out of traditional nurses uniform and going into trousers and polo shirts similar to that of the therapists will result in the patients receiving nursing more in the therapy role than nursing hands on. If you have, will you let me know what you've done to have your uniforms changed. Cheers!

You must have too many grateful patients and a generous ward aid supplying jaffa cakes! Maybe you need a weekend away!!! How about manchester?

I don't know if many people look at this site now but we are now, because it is very quiet at work! Hi!

Hi. You would have to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Start by downloading an application form from their website. that's how I've done it anyway. you would have to complete an adaptation training, usually lasts 3-6 months in a regsitered hospital or trust. The NMC will give you the lists of all these hospitals. Good luck! ALWAYSNURSE