What would you change about your scrubs?

Nurses Uniform/Gear

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Hey all~

I am doing research for a line of scrubs and would like to find out what nurses like/ dislike about their uniforms.

I am a fashion design student that recently spent some time in the hospital for cancer treatment this summer. I was so inspired by the compassion and care shown by the nurses and would like to thank you guys by providing uniform options that are comfy, stylish and help the wearer feel more 'individualized'.

What elements (pockets, elastic waistbands, tagless uniforms, etc) do you look for in a pair of scrubs?

What would you change about scrubs if you had the chance? (here's your chance)

What are the most popular colors worn by nurses? What colors/ prints do you dislike?

What instruments/ items do you carry on your person when you work? (pen, paper, hidden snack wink.gif )

What are the dress code restrictions at your place of work?

Thank you for any input. More importantly, thank you for always giving to those around you- giving your time, comforting words, upbeat vibes and patience. It means more than you know.

Specializes in ER OR LTC Code Blue Trauma Dog.

What's a srub a new IV therapy? :)

Well anyways I like the old school dentists tunic style of white nursing uniform with the rounded collar (like a priest or something) and metal snaps going across the front of your chest. Yes, I actually had to wear one of these ridiculous looking things at one time. No wonder people kept calling me "doctor" lol Brings back memories of the Bob Newhart show.

Did anyone else ever have to wear these things?

My Best.

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Specializes in My first yr. as a LVN!.

Great topic!

I finally found a super comfy top made my Cherokee that has 'flexi' sides on the scrub tops and its a dri weave sorta fabric.. super super nice .. because all the cotton makes me feel like Im wearing a straightjacket all day and esp when I got to pull it over my head , straightjacket! So I bought two of them only to find out that the pockets arent the straight up and down pockets but a sling like pockety smiliar to hoodie jackets.. Im so bummed but the comfort of the top over powers the pockets because then I just wear my lab coat over.. I love the low rise waist because I can not stand elastic around my stomach... so the low rise is perfect w the flare bottoms... and when will they ever invent white scrub pants that really arents SEE THRU! no matter how much they promise they arent, THEY ARE!!! So Ive even worn skin colored undies to off set to see if it works.. it doesnt so if I wear my white pants I have to make sure I wear a long enough scrub top or just wear my lab coat. Colors my offices have never been strict on so I play it up w a variety love Jascos catalogs... Landau is best ... and the LA rose pants my fav. steth I keep around my neck and I wear sport bras so my bra straps dont show .. since the neck lines are a bit wide @ top .. weird cause I have broad shoulders so I dont knwo why it would be so wide. Also, Im 5'4" 120ish.. have to settle for Xsmall pants.. the smalls are huge... so as long as scrub companies keep ALL Sizes in mind ..

def. check out the cherokee felxi tops and also theres a new line koi ... they have super stylish pants .. havent tried them on yet but seen them on a nurse I do clinicals w and they are super cute .. but dont knwo about the comfort..

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Specializes in Step-down/tele, home care, corrections.

I'm a guy, and I dislike the V-neck on every top. Also, almost all of the tops are way too short to tuck in. The only one I've found is the new Grey's Anatomy line that is at least 4 inches linger, and stays tucked in. I'm 5'-10", 185 lbs with a short torso, too.

The pants I wear I found in school - Landau 8555's. Why is it all the pants for men come in super-long inseams? I have a 30" inseam, so every time I buy pants, and I've tried them all, I have to bring them to the tailor to have hemmed. I carry all the stuff the other nurses mentioned, so my pants do sag down; plus, I don't want my pants dragging bugs from one room to another. A lot of women like these pants, too, because the fabric is heavier and hides their panty outline, especially in white.

I hate wearing scrubs, anyway, they're like having rumpled pajamas on all day . . .

Steve

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Specializes in Geriaterics.

Thanks you for asking our in put on uniforms.. As we all like to look probessional in our jobs. At out facility we can wear any color. My favorite colors are purple,black, green. (What the heck I have most colors except yellow.) lol

I would like to see a top more rounded necklines. I love Cherokee and Landau. Koi, Baby Phat.

I go to great lengths to hunt on Ebay for uniforms that are different in color and style than any one else is wearing.

Baggy pants are out for me. I like form fitting cloths.. I would like pockets on the top a little wider and deeper. I bought a outfit the other day and never put my hands in to the pockets. When I wore it I noticed the pockets are in the front all the way across. I keep losing my things in there lol. I have a top with stretchable fabric on the sides. Very comfortable! I have gotten many comments on it.

I love the pull string ties. Need a pocket for scissors,Alcholol, pens, small note pad.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Rehab.

Longer pants PLEASE!!! If your 6 foot or taller NO pants fit. I have to make mine or they are embarassing, way above my ankles!!:lol2:

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Specializes in school nursing, Dr. office.

Well, I'm a school nurse, and it dosen't help that I'm 6 feet tall and can never find pants long enough for me, they usually look like capri's when I am sitting. I would not mind actually having capri pant scrubs for the summer. That would be nice. I like the cargo pockets, as well as a higher neckline, not one that could reach the top of my pants. I do not wear the drawstring pants, I would like a pant that fits more llike jeans and a shirt more like a golf shirt, one with a collar. In my pockets I carry many, many things, some office supplies, pens, paper clips, etc. also, my phone, usually a watch, and the keys to my office. As far as colors go, I would be the one wearing all of the bright colors, lime green, sunny yellow, and hot pink! The brighter the better! Bright colors really liven up the office!

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Specializes in GERIATRICS, DEMENTIA CARE, MED-SURG.

OH please hurry and start your line I will be your first customer........36" inseam......that's all I ask.

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Specializes in ER.

I'm one of those people who creates a show every time I bend over unless I'm wearing something under my shirt - I'm 5'2 but also a 38C. A small is too small but a medium has too low of a neck line. Please make me something so all I need to wear is a scrub top - I hate layering - it just makes me look bigger.

For my pants - I want front seams so I look tailored, an elastic waist in the back and draw string in the front - anything to minimized the "middle age" "oh yeah - she's had kids" pooch in the front. I would also like the flare with the above specs.

Color - our color is dictated by non-scrub wearing management - has to be royal blue - so please put some color along the edges. We don't mass muster with the neon green that is so popular now but a black or contrasting blue would be nice.

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Specializes in ER; HBOT- lots others.

i was an ma for 6 years and all i would wear is winnie the pooh, but i worked with a ob/gyn d.o. & family n.p.. so it was fitting and everything matched everything. but now that i am in nursing school (like 26 weeks to go!!!) lol.. i cant wait to find some new "adult" scrubs, as i call them. i love my old ones, but i feel that i am such a different person now, and i cant imagine how i will feel when i graduate!

i love flair pocket pants with the drawstring front and banded back. i hate v-neck tops, either showing everything or i have to wear a t-shirt and i am always hot so that sucks. i think i may keep my pants, cuz i love love love color, but i want some nice tops that represent me now that i have "grown" into being a intelligent, schooled nurse.

and i love em cuz they feel like pj's, always comfortable and always look good.

-heather-

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I would definately want longer lengths. I need a 35" inseam and the selection is weak. I prefer flare leg pants.I prefer supersoft fabrics. Cool & breathable!! 12 1/2 hours is a long shift and when I count in my travel time I am wearing them for 15 hours. I NEED COMFORT!!! I like lots of pockets. Chest, side, cargo, front patch pockets. All deep enough so my stuff does not go rolling all over the floor. I carry: cell phone, pens, pencils, erasers, scissors, clamps, calculator, change, my wallet (it is the size of credit cards), keys, change, paper & alcohol wipes. Would love a place on/near the shoulder to place a badge. I hate the back of the clip against my skin.

What will your line be called? I would like to check them out when you are up & running.

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

Get rid of the hip pockets that make hips look even bigger than they already are, and stop designing them like all nurses are 350 pounds.

I'm 5'6 and 135, so pretty much average, definitely not tiny, and I have to buy extra small scrubs to fit my waist, which pull in my butt. But I'd rather show off my patootie THROUGH my scrubs than have them just fall off, and show it off bare.

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Specializes in psych, NICU.

At my hospital, we are required to wear black. It would be GREAT if you could find material that doesn't fade (after a month or 2, blacks are now gray) and that doesn't collect lint. I work in the NICU and after holding a baby, I'm covered in blanket fuzz!

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