Published Aug 30, 2020
medapop, BSN, RN
30 Posts
I’m going to my manager’s office on my day off to pick up some paperwork. It’s not a meeting or anything, I’m just picking up the papers and leaving. What should I wear? Should I put scrubs on? Or just wear my casual everyday clothes (jeans, shirt, flip flops)?
NightNerd, MSN, RN
1,130 Posts
Are you clocking in? If not, I'd wear whatever I wanted.
Been there,done that, ASN, RN
7,241 Posts
Business casual. You are entering your place of employment. If you wear scrubs, they may put you to work.
Kitiger, RN
1,834 Posts
I work private duty home care, and I wear "casual professional" clothes to work. Our policies are specific: no flip flops, no jeans, no cut-offs, no writing/advertising on t-shirts. A plain (or patterned, etc.,) t-shirt is OK. Nothing offensive to anyone (avoid political, religious, etc..)
I would follow the same rules for stopping in at the office. We were told that when in the office, we should look the part, as a prospective client might be there.
If you want to dress more casual, perhaps you should run that past your supervisor.
RNperdiem, RN
4,592 Posts
Go one or two rungs up the ladder from the jeans and flip flop level.
Switch the jeans for some nice pants, a plain neural-colored t-shirt might be okay, but a more interesting top would be better. Leave the flop flops at home and wear some casual flats instead.
If you are young an new and don't have any clothes like this, buy a set and have them handy for meetings, conferences or taking care of any business at the hospital outside of your working shifts.
Nunya, BSN
771 Posts
WOW!, I've really been underdressing when I've stopped in at work. Jeans, sandals in the Summer and a t-shirt (usually). They know you dress casually when you're not at work...and that you're human!
JKL33
6,952 Posts
I wear neat business causal due to my own opinion and observation: They have proven that, at baseline, they...struggle greatly...to pretend that they consider us professionals. I don't like to show up in the workplace (whether on or off the clock) in any manner that could remotely be mistaken (by them) as a confirmation of their unfortunate view of things. Goes along with not blabbing constantly about my personal life and other things they don't need to have information about.
speedynurse, ADN, BSN, RN, EMT-P
544 Posts
3 hours ago, medapop said: I’m going to my manager’s office on my day off to pick up some paperwork. It’s not a meeting or anything, I’m just picking up the papers and leaving. What should I wear? Should I put scrubs on? Or just wear my casual everyday clothes (jeans, shirt, flip flops)?
I would also say business casual. I generally just wear some comfortable khakis and a polo shirt. Comfortable but presentable in the workplace.
Sour Lemon
5,016 Posts
4 hours ago, medapop said: I’m going to my manager’s office on my day off to pick up some paperwork. It’s not a meeting or anything, I’m just picking up the papers and leaving. What should I wear? Should I put scrubs on? Or just wear my casual everyday clothes (jeans, shirt, flip flops)?
I would be okay wearing jeans and a nicer tee shirt, but no flip flops, tank tops, spaghetti straps, tight clothes, short skirts, etc. If I were actually meeting with someone as opposed to stopping by to pick something up, then I would step it up a little bit.
Jedrnurse, BSN, RN
2,776 Posts
Always better to overdress than underdress in this situation.
AutumnLeaves, MSN, RN, NP
44 Posts
We have a hospital policy that actually states no jeans or shorts when in building. That includes ANY trip into the hospital.
Leader25, ASN, BSN, RN
1,344 Posts
Black leather jacket,spiked bracelet,black pants,leather boots....