Today, a nurse is more modern and beauty conscious and therefore any
new nurse opting the nursing profession, will prefer improved and brand
new uniform. The Internet is coming up with websites, offering
convenient shopping for exclusive designs.
Previously,
the nursing uniforms appeared only in white or blue colors. But they
are available in multi-hues like, pink, or purple, or green or yellow.
The designs are also very innovative with kitties, or puppies or
monkeys on them. The Internet also renders the opportunity of buying
these uniforms at reasonable prices, any time and anywhere.
New Nurse- Uniforms at Different Stages
- The
nursing uniforms have witnessed many transformations, since the 1880s.
At that time, the uniform was popularly known as the “fever proof
uniform”, as they covered most part of the body. Actually, the uniform
represented “the state of the art”, but appeared without any gloves. - A
new style of uniform was introduced in the 1840s. It was styled
according to what the society preferred. The dresses almost represented
those dresses tailored for the female ‘servant’ of that time. - The new nurse uniforms of today known as scrubs, are of fine quality and are wrinkle resistant.
The
designers should avoid choosing lousy colors, while adding new style
and colors to the uniforms. They should always choose colors, which
should be soothing and appealing.
Various Options for a New Nurse
A new nurse, who is entering this field, can browse through the various options, as listed below:
Colorful
Creations: Color is now more fun for a new nurse. They can make their
pick and wear it to the working place. The pediatric nurses can have
multiple choices of colors. While, the scrub nurses can wear any color,
besides green.
Basic Whites: The color code of the nursing
uniform is still white, in many hospitals. But since, the duty hours
stretch to a long 12 hours, therefore many hospitals have relaxed this
norm of dressing. Hence, you can have any colored uniform, you like.
Patterns:
Pediatric nurses can avail this option very easily. But the other
nurses can have their uniform designed, as they wish. There are a
plenty of topper choices ranging from, ducks, clowns, kitten, puppies
and many more.
Materials, cuts: A new nurse can have her
choice able cuts varying from long to short sleeves, tops in polyester
or cotton or linen. The material used for making this uniform also
determines the shape and look of the dress. Therefore, try to use that
material, which you prefer most.
‘Variety is the Spice of
Life’. Hence, if you are a new nurse in this field, then try the
innovative tips and set examples for your fellow nurses.