Nurses General Nursing
Published Apr 26, 2003
Our facility is allowing us to celebrate Nurse's Week this year (as opposed to no recognition for the past 2 years) with a theme week. One day is "Professional White (caps optional)". I have not worn white since 50 lbs ago and my cap is in my Halloween box. Our graduating class "76 BSN ASU" voted to be pinned rather than capped because of the connotation of caps --http://www.civilization.ca/hist -- and the professional image of nursing.
Any suggestions for my attire that day?
My ideas are not practical--either a professional suit (shoes would kill me and environmental factors would not be conducive to work) or a dingy white uniform stained with various bodily secretions and an askew cap tangled with IV tubing or perhaps in the grip of a violent patient.
Desert Rat
33 Posts
meownsmile, BSN, RN
2,532 Posts
I would think it would be optional anyway. You sound as if you dont want to buy whites for the occasion. So wear what you have,, scrub up the cap if you have one,, if not,, be yourself. Your patients wont care as long as you do your job and do it well. Anyway having everyone show up in whites will just give someone in administration the idea of trying to make whites mandatory again;)
susanmary
656 Posts
Wear whatever you want -- I'd simply wear my usualy scrubs. Hey, if you want to go along with the crowd ... wear white socks. Sounds like your facility is looking for some photo ops. I wouldn't advise wearing a suit/heels if you work at the bedside -- ouch. :roll :roll
canoehead, BSN, RN
6,856 Posts
Shoot me if I ever have to wear whites again.
BadBird, BSN, RN
1,126 Posts
If you don't have whites, don't worry just don't wear them. Being a professional is not in what we wear but our knowledge and application. Enjoy nurses week.
SmilingBluEyes
20,964 Posts
Originally posted by BadBird If you don't have whites, don't worry just don't wear them. Being a professional is not in what we wear but our knowledge and application. Enjoy nurses week.
Excellent post. WHO SAYS only professional nurses wear whites? Many of us CANNOT (e.g. OR/OB) but believe me, we are professional. Wear your profession with pride in your daily performance and attitude. It will be noticed.
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