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We had to wear all white in my first LTC job. We had uniforms that they gave us that to me, just looked sloppy. They looked like cook's uniforms. The collar was lined yellow for CNAs and blue for nurses. They looked dingy any dirty. New hires wore our own white scrubs until our uniforms came in. I was able to find 2 really cute white tops at least and even got compliments from residents :)
I wear navy for my student nurse job and ceil blue for my clinical classes. I did have a couple of very stylish designs from Cherokee - both scoop neck. However, I recently lost weight and ran out to by something quick (end of last semester was hectic) so I just went to Walmart for something that would fit me better until I have time to get something more stylish. I'm wearing the plain v-neck design in size small for both positions now. Next paycheck I want to get something better! I really like Cherokee.
I love the Dickies GenFlex--flattering fit, lots of handy pants pockets, there is even a spot for the phones we carry and places for pens and scissors on the pocket outsides, within quick easy reach. I love the colors and the fabric. I like koi too, but find they fade out and don't seem like they will be as durable as the Dickies. I get lots of compliments on the Dickies.
I prefer mock wrap tops, as they are the most flattering. I don't really have a favorite brand. My personal favorite scrub top is one that I bought about 10 years ago, when I first became an RN. It's super colorful and has little St Jude inspired cartoons and drawings on it, in a pattern. I bought it at Life Uniforms; I imagine the money from the sales of this particular design went to St. Jude.
Brian, ASN, RN
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There are many nursing scrub brands. Many colors ... many designs ... costs vary.
What is your favorite design? What is your favorite brand?
If you could, would you change the design of your work place?
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