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)? More Like This I don’t want to work extra! by missnursingstudent19 Do you ever feel guilty on your days off (not sick days)? by Ele_phant Do you ever pick up your phone on your day off when work calls you? by Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter What do you do when Work calls on your day off? by Joe V
NightNerd, MSN, RN 1,129 Posts Specializes in CMSRN, hospice. Has 9 years experience. Aug 30, 2020 Are you clocking in? If not, I'd wear whatever I wanted.
Been there,done that, ASN, RN 6,915 Posts Has 33 years experience. Aug 30, 2020 Business casual. You are entering your place of employment. If you wear scrubs, they may put you to work.
Kitiger, RN 1,776 Posts Specializes in Private Duty Pediatrics. Has 44 years experience. Aug 30, 2020 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 4,572 Posts Has 14 years experience. Aug 30, 2020 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 Specializes in NICU/Mother-Baby/Peds/Mgmt. Has 41 years experience. Aug 30, 2020 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 6,465 Posts Aug 30, 2020 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 Specializes in ER, Pre-Op, PACU. Aug 30, 2020 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 Has 13 years experience. Aug 30, 2020 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 Specializes in school nurse. Has 31 years experience. Aug 30, 2020 Always better to overdress than underdress in this situation.
AutumnLeaves, MSN, RN, NP 44 Posts Specializes in acute care, ICU, surgery, vasc.surgery,trauma. Has 39 years experience. Aug 30, 2020 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 1,307 Posts Specializes in NICU. Has 40 years experience. Aug 30, 2020 Black leather jacket,spiked bracelet,black pants,leather boots....