uniforms are killing us

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What do you all think of current nursing wear. it kills me to go up to a adult floor and see RN's wearing all these crazy looking tops with cartoons and teddy bears on them. personally i see why some of the public looks down to a nurse and is always wanting the DR. We look terrible. I think all floors should have set colors for each positon. RN's, LVN's, PCA's, it gives a sense of order. just wanted to know how others see it, because i just was looking at a web site for nursing uniforms, and i couldn't help but laugh at some of them.

Specializes in ER, ICU, Corrections.

I like my "It's Raining Cats & Dogs" top and my Betty Boop shirt. I work in corrections and I know that some people feel that this is not really a real nursing job, but I think that we work just as hard as all other nurses. I feel like we have a lot of autonomy and the inmates respect us most of the time. The inmates get a kick out of our different kinds of tops and I still think that I am as professional as any other nurse. I also keep my hair and my nails cut very short. Most of the time I only wear one or two pair of earrings but they are both in my ears thank you:D

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Specializes in NICU.

You know, generally, I am in favor of the bright scrub tops- certainly not all of them, but I agree that patients (at least some I have worked with) have always been very positive about them. I've found that it does sort of take the edge off of the hospitalization experience, and make a sterile, unkind place feel a little softer and warmer. I have one problem. At our work place, and we are attempting to change this ASAP, they have been wearing these 'Special Delivery' scrub tops- ciel blue with babies and storks on them? Very cute. Parents love them. Fade like a ***ch, though. After five washings, the dark ciel blue has turned faded, and all the colors fade away. Now, who throws print tops away after five washings? No one. What happens is that these faded tops, which continue fading until they look even more horrendous, are worn for at least a year before new ones are bought. Some coworkers wear them longer than that, and the blue is such a pale shade of baby blue by the time they chuck them it's just an eyesore! It looks horribly unprofessional, IMHO. They look great brand new, but they certainly don't stay that way!

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In Sept.each dept of our hospital will be required to wear certain colors.The floor I work (Medical) must wear solid black or solid pants and a checked top.I wouldn't mind colors,but BLACK!! Ridiculous!!

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Originally posted by diablo

In Sept.each dept of our hospital will be required to wear certain colors.The floor I work (Medical) must wear solid black or solid pants and a checked top.I wouldn't mind colors,but BLACK!! Ridiculous!!

:eek: ugh.
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All you need now is a hood and a sickle... :rolleyes: ;)

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Specializes in ICU, nutrition.
Originally posted by kimmicoobug

I would love it if someone invented a pair of boot cut scrubs, and lower-waisted, at that.

I have some boot cut scrub pants made by Peaches.

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Specializes in many.

Please save me from WHITE!!! While I don't go in for the cartoons, (don't work in peds) I hate the idea of my undergarments showing through my clothes!

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Specializes in many.

Please save me from WHITE. While I don't go in for the cartoons, (don't work in peds) I hate the thought of my undergarments showing through my uniform!

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Originally posted by ragingmomster

Please save me from WHITE. While I don't go in for the cartoons, (don't work in peds) I hate the thought of my undergarments showing through my uniform!

That problem is easy to solve - go commando! ;) :imbar :roll

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I think that cutsey scrubs on the ped floor is all right, but one should be dressed appropriately when going to an adult floor. you don't have to wear the standard white but not something with a baby theme on them. i also agree about the nails. looking like debbie does dallas is the last nurse i would want working on me

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THANK GOD I have never been critically ill. Having said this, when that time in my life comes, I'm quite confident that the attire of those helping me will not matter in the least. Do you all actually think that the patients (ultimately, the only ones that matter) who are ill look at what we are wearing and say to themselves "he/she should be wearing all white, Scooby Doo is making me want to puke?" Sorry I don't think so. To each his own. Freedom is a wonderful thing. God Bless all of you and all of America.

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Originally posted by JnJTyson

No ones really aware that I have scooby doo running around all over my shirt.

I think uniforms are a good thing. But I think individuality is very important as well. But are those black tops with chili peppers all over it really appropriate?

Imagine if you had Dementia, or any other mind altering disease. What would you do if you saw some chili peppers holding a cup of pills headed your way?

Jules

I've had no problems wearing my black jacket with chili peppers on night shift in the presence of dementia pts, no more than you have with multiple Scooby doos running about your upper body....

Now, my geckos.... they're another story! ;)

My gripe continues to be with nurses on my floor sporting LARGE DIAMOND WEDDING RINGS (and other rings), while whining and moaning to the public about how terrible nurses are paid. Yahrite. First, your rings are a terrible infection control issue. Second, no one is boo-hooing over your poverty, seeing that you/your spouse can afford to wear large chunks of expensive rocks on your fingers. Cry me the Amazon.

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