What do they mean by street clothes? Quick clarification please :)

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Hi everyone! :redpinkhe

I was just offered a job as a CNA today :) Orientation is next week and they told me to come wearing "street clothes." I immediately thought jeans and nice shirt... but my mom said they meant that I don't have to wear scrubs... hmm so I am confused! What would YOU wear? This is a brand new facility. It specializes in rehabilitation. ... and it is VERY nice. Everyone dresses very nice. I don't want to be over or underdressed. Should I call them to clarify? I don't want to sound silly!

Thanks!

Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.
The mean not scrubs, but I would NOT show up in jeans, flip-flops or anything like that. I would show up in business casual.

Khaki pants with a blouse and nice shoes, or a semi-casual skirt with the same should be appropriate.

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Jeans are not a good idea - My workplace specifies over and over - NO Jeans. People still show up in them - trust me management notices though they may not say anything. No flip flops, or open toed/open back shoes as a general rule. Nothing see through or that exposes too much skin.

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Specializes in M/S, MICU, CVICU, SICU, ER, Trauma, NICU.

They mean business casual. NO JEANS, FLIP FLOPS or anything you would wear to the beach.

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Business casual, especially since you have noticed that everyone dresses nicely there.

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Specializes in Med-Surg Nursing.

Definitely business casual. No sweatshirts, jeans, cut offs, sandals. A nice top and a pair of slacks, khaki's.

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Specializes in Electrophysiology, Medical-Surgical ICU.

I would think they meant business casual just make sure it's something comfortable you can move in.

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