Hi. I'm having a hard time finding good scrub skirts. Seems I can only get them online around here. That's hard because if you don't like it you have to pay to return it and it's costing me money in the long run. I like the slimmer skirts (pencil) and they have to go below the knees. I'm short so what tends to be made to go just below the knees goes much lower on me which I can deal with. Anyone recommend a certain brand? Style?
Also, having a hard time with nursing shoes. Dansko hurt my feel. Anyone recommend a comfortable brand, style for those? ( I also have flat feet as well). I don't like the way sneakers look with a skirt so I need something that goes better with scrub skirts. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
"AORN has long advocated for scrub tops and pants instead of dresses to decrease the risk of patient infections. Apparently studies were done as to the source of the pathogens and was determined "shedding" from under nurses scrub dresses was the culprit. As the poster stated this was the era when many women still work stockings and suspender belts leaving the *ahem* central area "free" (well aside from knickers and or a girdle), thus allowing *debris* to go free and scatter as the nurse moved about." In light of the above your clinical instructor and or site may request if not mandate you wear something under your skirts.[/quote']
I should clarify, I wore actual compression TIGHTS under my skirts, full pantyhose-style tights. Prevents cankles, flashing and chafing!
GUYS! I didn't mean "do any of you wear ANYTHING under your skirts?" I just meant, do you wear "anything like shorts" in addition to undies/stockings/whatever, for maximum range of motion and modesty?
For years you could find dresses like this as standard issue in the OR, L&D/maternity and units, but don't know if they are still made new.
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Hi DoThingsThenGo - I work in the OR (scrub - cardiothoracic) - I went to scrub dresses about two years ago and can't imagine not wearing them. I did have a harder time finding them and getting them approved but AllHeart has a nice selection - I really like the Marvella line.
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GUYS! I didn't mean "do any of you wear ANYTHING under your skirts?" I just meant, do you wear "anything like shorts" in addition to undies/stockings/whatever, for maximum range of motion and modesty?
macgirl
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Most uniform stores will order them for you with no charge, even if you don't get them. You just need to ask.