Scrubs, Anyone?

[Clodhopper]

Hi all,

It is seen that there are several styles and colors of scrubs available. For you experienced students and nurses, are there any little features that you like to see in your scrubs? I dunno, say real belt loops instead of a drawstring... or some similar thing.

I got my acceptance letter late (yesterday) and it does not have any info on this matter as to the style & color my college (HVCC in Troy, NY) prefers. 'guess, I will have to wait until the counseling session that I have to schedule the first thing Monday to learn those particulars.

Like anything else, I am sure there are differences in quality & desirable/not so desirable feature in scrubs. What are the experienced community thoughts on matters such as scubs? I am sure some annoying feature can lead to a seemingly longer day than it actually was.

[nickster10]

Hi there I am entering my 3rd semester there and the scrubs are white tips and Forrest green pants. The uniform is available at Sharon's uniform in Clifton park.

[PMFB-RN, RN]

Wear whatever your school requires you to wear. Be happy if it isn't all white like I had to wear back in the day. Once in the real world most of the guys I work with wear aviator scrubs.

Aviator Scrubs | Medical Uniforms Manufacturer - with Patented Pockets and Features -

[Clodhopper]

Hi there I am entering my 3rd semester there and the scrubs are white tips and Forrest green pants. The uniform is available at Sharon's uniform in Clifton park.

Thanks! I'll check them out.

[HM-8404, BSN, RN]

I prefer cargo pants. I need the pockets for my wallet, change, keys, phone, etc. I am male so I don't carry a purse to stash all of my stuff in.

[Shelbster]

I really like the scrubs that have a bit of stretch built in. There are some cheap ones from places like Walmart that feel like I'm wearing a paper gown . Then there are some that are made of a stretchy kind of fabric, not sure what, but they are very soft and easy to move in. I always test them out in the fitting room before buying them to see if I can comfortably squat down all the way and can give myself a big bear hug. I go to school in Alberta, and we don't have a specific dress code, we can wear whatever colors we want, but they says it's a good idea to stay away from really crazy bright patterns. Leave those for peds . Hope this helps

[Stephalump]

I prefer cargo pants. I need the pockets for my wallet, change, keys, phone, etc. I am male so I don't carry a purse to stash all of my stuff in.

One word: satchel.

[HM-8404, BSN, RN]

One word: satchel.

Is that anything like a fanny pack? I could totally pull that off!

[ExploreDreamDiscover]

The more pockets the better.

[Stephalump]

Is that anything like a fanny pack? I could totally pull that off!

Dear lord, that's exactly what the profession needs.

A bunch of nurses running around in fanny packs.

Just do what I do. Debit card/cash in your bra, lip gloss in one pocket, phone and keys in the other pocket. Simple!

[WTibbits]

You'll have to wear what they want you to thru school. i don't like the regular scrubs so cargo pants with lots of pockets would be my choice.

[HM-8404, BSN, RN]

Dear lord, that's exactly what the profession needs.

A bunch of nurses running around in fanny packs.

Just do what I do. Debit card/cash in your bra, lip gloss in one pocket, phone and keys in the other pocket. Simple!

The fanny pack could work. Just think of all the stuff I could keep in it, tape, alcohol swabs, saline flushes, keys, wallet, and if I get the big one a pack of cheese crackers and a Mt. Dew.

Besides, I prefer not to keep cash/card in bra. May get some unwanted advances since I am a heterosexual male.