Scrubs…You can’t exactly toss them on with a pair of heels, throw your hair back and walk out of the house in the morning, can you? While they seem casual and simple enough, here are a few tips in making sure your scrubs meet the “Professional Dress” criteria.
1. Make sure they are wrinkle-free and neatly pressed
You might read this and think to yourself…”Are you serious?” The truth is that, yes…a neatly pressed pair of scrubs look much more professional than something you pulled out of your closet or grabbed out of the floor that morning. You don’t have to do much to wear scrubs, so make sure what you do makes them as professional as possible!
2. Shoes
Yes, they matter. Many organizations have strict shoe guidelines, but until you know exactly what the rules are, focus on covering your feet entirely with clean shoes. Do not wear any sandals, flip-flops or open-toed shoes with your scrubs and make sure they are clean of any noticeable dirt.
3. Haircut / Hairstyle
When working in the medical field, you need to make sure you choose an appropriate hairstyle that can stay out of your face. Watch bangs and layers that can come in your face and distract you from doing your job correctly. Make sure you keep your hair pulled-back while in the working environment in a neat ponytail or style.
4. Make-up
Be sure to keep make-up minimal, neutral and professional. Do not wear wild colors in eye make-up or lipstick that can be distracting to patients. Your job is to make patients feel comfortable during their visit to the doctor, so natural make-up is always the best idea.
5. Hands & Fingernails
You are going to be working with your hands in the medical field, so you need to make sure they are always neat, clean and manicured. Do I mean you need to go out and get a $40 manicure? Absolutely not. A manicured look on your nails can start at home by ensuring your nails are clean underneath and around the nail bed and are free of bright polish. You also need to make sure, if your nails are polished, you use a neutral color that is fully covering the nails. Don’t go to work with your polish peeling halfway off your fingernails.
A tip on fake nails, too: Typically, they are not allowed in offices or during your clinical training in school. Make sure you know the rules in the environment in which you are studying and working and follow them. Fake nails can harbor germs and bacteria that can be unsafe for the medical environment and your job is to help reduce the spread of germs…not become part of it.
6. Jewelry
Your jewelry should follow the rest of your appearance and should be kept neutral and minimal. Make sure you follow any rules regarding jewelry at your place of employment or at your school and leave the cheap jewelry at home. You want to look professional and employable at all times, even during your training, so keep jewelry classy and simple.
-JT
I agree on this 100 percent. I have went to different hospitals and the make up thing is a very big deal, and so is the hair!! There was this one girl who worked in the nursery at Womens and Childrens and she had very short spiked hair, and her hair was hot pink! Then her make up was just crazy! She had on lime green eye shadow and fake eye lashes! It was just crazy! I'm sorry but if i was just having a baby, i would not want this girl working in the nursery! Then she had on fake finfernails, that were longer then anyones ive ever seen befor! To me, wouldnt that hurt the baby?? If i was her boss i would fire her that day! So lets keep it nice and clean guys! Im pretty sure that wasnt perfessional!
ReplyDeleteI agree with this article. I have worked in the medical field for sixteen years and iI have seen many different types of uniform disasters. I have seen girls waer white uniform pants with their underwear showing through. I have seen many wrinkled uniforms. I've also seen many uniforms that don't match, even ones that have had holes in them, and some that are too big on the person, and pants that are way too long.
ReplyDeleteI don’t really know a lot about the topic, but I would guess that having scrubs with your favorite cartoon character or adult beverage would not be the best way to present yourself as a professional. Either would having scrubs with a random assortment of colors. Plain and basic colored would probably be your best bet. If anything I have said is wrong fell free to tell me.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everything that is mentioned in this blog. While attending another college, I always noticed what people were wearing. Some people looked like they literally rolled out of bed a minute before class and walked out of the door (still in their pajamas). In my opinion, you are going to school to become a professional; you should dress and come across as one. Now don't get me worng, when I had 8 o'clock classes I had my days where I threw on a sweatshirt and a pair of jeans but my hair, make-up, etc. still looked professional. Take the time to look your best, whether it be at school or at a job. Remember first impressions are always crucial!
ReplyDeleteYes professional dress is the key for a better work enviroment. I have also seen some people working in tha hospitals with crazy hair cuts dark color nails. I agrees that everything should just be clean cut and less drama free .
ReplyDeleteYes in your occupation you need to be professional. The way you are dressed the way your hair is styled, and the makeup you wear can tell alot about the person. Take pride in yourself. Pride will help you succeed in your occupation
ReplyDeleteI agree with this blog, because you should look professional. When you go to a bank or a law office you don't see the workers in tank tops and crazy hair colors. If I were to go to the dr. office and the person taking care of me had long fake nails and crazy hair, I would want to leave. Looking professional is very important whether you in school or on the job it says alot about who you are.
ReplyDeleteI am very happy to see this written about on the blog. Your dress is very important are you really going to go out into the workforce wearing short shorts and halter tops? Thankyou for reminding everyone to dress like it matters.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with this. You should look and be dressed appropriately for your job. When a person comes into the doctor or hospital to be seen, they don't want to be taken care of by someone with dirty fingernails or spiked out orange hair. It doesn't look professional and the patient might not trust you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this information. People today take a very casual attitude towards dress. Appropriate dress in the medical field is a must. Patiens do not want to see dirty wrinkled scrubs, dirty shoes, or poor hygiene practices sucha s dirty fingernails and hair. They would be very sceptical about thier treatment.
ReplyDeleteI agree to all this info, if you go out into the hospitals you dont see people who are not well maintained in their physical appearance.
ReplyDeleteIf I were in the hospital as a patient I wouldn't want someone working with me, if they weren't clean or professional looking.
I agree who wants to go to the hospital and some wild woman with hair falling in her eyes, chippy dirty fingernails, and wild bright makeup coming at you with a needle. Patients like to feel comfortable as possible in a hospital enviroment clean neat apperance is a big key in that.
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