| Uniforms signify dedication and discipline. | | | | often reflected the mode of the time, albeit |
| Nursing uniforms help create the proper | | | | in a conservative manner. Graduate nurses |
| atmosphere in a hospital. If the uniform is | | | | normally wore white, and student nurses |
| in a color that is not at all soothing, like | | | | sometimes wore blue, pink or checked |
| blood-red or fluorescent green, that could | | | | uniforms, so that the two could be |
| bother the person who is being treated. | | | | distinguished by color. Nurses wore capes for |
| Therefore, a nursing uniform is designed to | | | | outer wear, mostly navy blue with red lining, |
| consider the impact on the patient regarding | | | | embroidered with hospital initials. |
| his well-being and fast recovery. | | | | |
| | | | With the advent of the '70s, hospitals began |
| However, in recent days there has been a lot | | | | to relax the rules and uniforms were done |
| of debate on the topic. The complexities of | | | | away with. Now most nurses can choose their |
| nursing uniforms were reviewed and analyzed | | | | own clothing, which in most cases is a |
| in an article in the year 2002. If we look | | | | pantsuit or comfortable surgery "scrub suit." |
| back at the history of the nursing uniforms, | | | | Hospital scrubs are usually made from a 65/35 |
| we might get some interesting facts: as early | | | | polyester/cotton blend for durability, |
| as the 1800s, the nursing uniform represented | | | | although some are made with 100% cotton to |
| the 'state of the art' protection for the | | | | ensure maximum comfort. These run the risk of |
| 'visiting nurse'. It was popularly called the | | | | shrinking and fading after washing, however. |
| 'fever proof uniform' and it covered most of | | | | One can find unisex medical scrubs also that |
| the body- but the nurse never wore any gloves | | | | are meant for both men and women. |
| or mask. | | | | |
| | | | Different hospitals follow different attire |
| Nursing uniforms have witnessed a great | | | | policies. In some hospitals, you are free to |
| evolution during the last century or so. In | | | | choose your own colors and styles. Some will |
| the first two decades of the 20th century, a | | | | provide you scrubs to be worn on the premises |
| nurse's uniform usually was an ankle-length | | | | only (washed daily and reused). And some will |
| dress with detachable collar and neck. The | | | | purchase scrubs for you. The final decision |
| front of the dress was covered by a massive | | | | usually rests with the authorities, though |
| starched apron and a cap, resembling a | | | | your views may not be ignored altogether. |
| mushroom, announced her professional | | | | Some hospitals insist on a blue-scrubs-only |
| identity. | | | | policy in the operating room, in order to |
| | | | prevent patients from getting infected. One |
| In the course of the next few decades, the | | | | should also remember that wearing a tee shirt |
| uniforms underwent a huge change: the | | | | underneath one's scrub, if it extends beyond |
| starched aprons were given a farewell, and | | | | the scrub, can increase chances of infection. |
| hems and sleeves were cut short. The styles | | | | |