What do you wear to work as a school nurse?

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I looked through the last 10 pages of posts and key word searched the forum but did not see much on the subject of what most school nurses wear. Do you wear scrubs, lab coat, business casual, or something else? I was just hired into a middle/high school position and they said I could wear scrubs, but didn't give much direction. What do you find is most appropriate?

Specializes in School Nurse.

Scrubs. I have scrubs in every color, so the hardest decision I have to make when I am getting ready in the morning is which color to wear that day.

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Scrubs here too. I was told I could do business casual and tried it for the first coupld of weeks or so but ultimately chose scrubs in the end. Its just easier and the kids can spot me too. I usually wear scrub pants with a medical related t-shirt or a school related t-shirt. Except today. Today I chose the matching top for my scrub pants....decided to change it up a bit I suppose ;)

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Specializes in school nursing, ortho, trauma.

I wear a mix of scrubs, business casual, and jeans on Fridays

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Specializes in med-surg, IMC, school nursing, NICU.

Pink on Wednesdays. A thong over my pants. And something with plenty of side boob until Far comes along to remedy that.

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Specializes in med-surg, IMC, school nursing, NICU.

Seriously though, I was told I can wear scrubs or casual clothes with a lab coat or nursing jacket over it. Something that separates you from the rest of the staff as the nurse. I chose scrubs, obviously. I came from the hospital so I already owned a ton of scrubs and it was fun to buy some cute kid-friendly tops since I work elementary.

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Specializes in IMC, school nursing.
Scrubs. I have scrubs in every color, so the hardest decision I have to make when I am getting ready in the morning is which color to wear that day.

Except Wednesdays.

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OldDude said:
Since I'm such a sensitive individual and completely comfortable with my feminine side I am allowed in the room on Pink Wednesdays but I sit at a different table near the back of the room...where I am joined by others who forget to wear pink on that day.

I think some people forget on purpose JUST to sit at the outcast table... :yeah:

GdBSN said:
Scrubs. I have scrubs in every color, so the hardest decision I have to make when I am getting ready in the morning is which color to wear that day.

Except on Wednesdays when the decision is made for you!

JerseyTomatoMDCrab said:
Pink on Wednesdays. A thong over my pants. And something with plenty of side boob until Far comes along to remedy that.

Hahahahahahahaha!! Awesome. This sounds like it's perfectly within dress code. Carry on.

I wear scrubs. But I hate scrub pants and love yoga pants. So I always wear yoga pants. Jeans on Fridays. I used to go the business casual route and I liked it but I felt like I had to style my hair everyday then and that is a big job.

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JerseyTomatoMDCrab said:
Pink on Wednesdays. A thong over my pants. And something with plenty of side boob until Far comes along to remedy that.

Only OldDude can wear the thong over pants thing. :blink:

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.
JerseyTomatoMDCrab said:
Pink on Wednesdays. A thong over my pants. And something with plenty of side boob until Far comes along to remedy that.

That's what I'm talkin about!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in School Nurse.

Yes...Pink on Wednesdays. One less decision I have to make.

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I wear scrubs and jeans on Friday with a school spirit shirt.

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Scrubs - solid colors (my choice - not a fan of crazy designs) M-Th; Fridays - jeans with a school or district Tshirt. I am allowed to wear casual clothing but sometimes it gets messy in my office & I'd rather stick to my scrubs.

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