Should I give up scrubs?

[RatherBHiking]

I love wearing scrubs because I look like a nurse, they're comfortable, I can wear tennis shoes (I have feet and back issues so dress shoes kill me), and I don't worry about getting anything on them. Plus the pockets are great for all my keys, phone, etc so if I have to run to another area of the building I'm not holding everything. However, I had a kg student who got hurt freak out because he thought I might give him a shot when I was trying to check him out. I've had a few other leary kids worried as well but they didn't flip out like the one did. Plus I've had several teachers ask about my scrubs because I guess the nurse before me did not wear them. Some joke about wearing my pajamas (I don't know abt you but I've never worn mine as pajamas), that it must be nice to wear them (it is but they say it sarcastically), why I'm wearing them in a school, etc. I had another district nurse say now that the cooks and sometimes janitors wear them we don't look as professional as we used to in them. I don't want the kids who must come to me daily for meds and treatments feel like they are sick or there's something wrong with them (had that come up from someone as well-does the uniform make them feel like that??) What are your thoughts?

[kayakqueen]

This year I started wearing scrub dresses (UA has them in cute colors) and a lab coat. I still look like a nurse and retain the ease of washing scrubs, yet I feel like look far more professional for the school setting. I've gotten loads of compliments from both faculty and students alike. Just a thought....

[Farawyn]

Blue Moon, what are you wearing right now?

[RatherBHiking, BSN, RN]

I'm wearing my scrubs proudly every day!

[Nature_walker, ASN, BSN, RN]

As a former elementary school teacher, I can chime in from that side of things.... They are JEALOUS!! I would have given anything not to have to iron my skirts before work, find the right top, stockings that match, then shoes and jewelry. You should be able to wear your scubs and let everyone know you are nurse. Plus, I've worked in several different districts and can say that most teachers can be very petty about anyone else's outfits. Wear those scrubs with pride!

[Farawyn]

As a former elementary school teacher, I can chime in from that side of things.... They are JEALOUS!! I would have given anything not to have to iron my skirts before work, find the right top, stockings that match, then shoes and jewelry. You should be able to wear your scubs and let everyone know you are nurse. Plus, I've worked in several different districts and can say that most teachers can be very petty about anyone else's outfits. Wear those scrubs with pride!

I knew it!!!