https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 00:24:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2436126 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:52:54 +0000 babynumber1 2436126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: New York and company has some pull on work pants that are SUPER comfy. They are my favorite winter pants and they look professional. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2436040 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:44:21 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2436040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: thanks so much.<br /> The hours are really what made me want to do this- Monday-Friday, 9-5 essentially. Only one weekend a month and one night on call per month. I'm so glad I don't have to start out on nights like most nurses do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2435899 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:09:37 +0000 Anagram 2435899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: gotcha. Not sure, but probably. Sounds like a great job for you--good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2435827 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 09:17:26 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2435827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: if you work with just one patient for 8-12 hours a day, that's called privacy duty nursing. I am doing home health care, which is seeing multiple patients a day for 1-2 hours each. The majority of our patient population is elderly, in the same way most med-surg floors consist of patients aged 60+, however we provide services to adults of any age, so we have a few patients here and there who might be in their 20's or 30's. We are a short-term agency, meaning our main goal is rehab. We want to get patients back to their optimal level of functioning. The nice thing about my agency is that it is with the largest healthcare organization in my state, they have four hospitals, almost 30 clinics, rehab, and home health. So it's very reputable, great benefits, etc. we do provide home health aide services as well, in addition to rehab (PT/OT). But of course their duties are different from mine. </p> <p>I'm wondering if maybe your grandparents had a PCA? They tend to be more long-term, and private pay. Most of our client base are Medicare patients. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2435780 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:52:39 +0000 MrsSRS 2435780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have some black yoga pants from Old Navy that look surprisingly nice when paired with a tunic and cardigan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2435763 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:34:49 +0000 Anagram 2435763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: Totally off topic, but what kind of home health? Will you be working with one patient in particular, or do you go around to different houses? Is this mainly for elderly people, or people of all ages with chronic issues?</p> <p>Just curious. My grandparents had home health "nurses" for years, but I'm honestly not sure if they were real nurses like you or just some kind of home aide. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433617 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:59:47 +0000 Boogs 2433617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: A lot of my old coworkers, who did what you're going to do, wore scrubs. But the others were dressy casual like ponte material pants and like an express portofino shirt with flats. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433588 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:24:52 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2433588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: greys anatomy was the brand of my school scrubs and I hated them haha! I'm not saying they don't look professional at all though. They're the "uniform" for nurses. I'm also not opposed to wearing them (I will order a couple pairs), but I like options :) and my preceptor doesn't wear scrubs either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433509 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:35:29 +0000 Greentea 2433509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't do fitness pants, but leggings and short dresses is comfy and cute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433500 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:26:04 +0000 pastemoo 2433500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually find that scrubs (single color, not the crazy pattern ones) are pretty professional in that setting, and help remind people of who you are and why you're there. Grey's Anatomy are super comfy, and look very nice.<br /> PS Congrats!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433404 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:26:28 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2433404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugsmama: thank you!! It feels so good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433387 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:19:17 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2433387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: I always get what's on sale! I'll try to scope out some cute scrubs at work tonight and get back to you. Congrats on passing your boards! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433354 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:48:25 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2433354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugsmama: haha the scrubs we had for school were not comfortable - I hated them! I suppose I just need to find the right brand. Any recommendations? I really wanted to try jaanuu- but they don't make long sizes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433348 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:43:57 +0000 looch 2433348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: Thumbs up on the Bettona pant! I also like the ones that you bought, those will be so comfortable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433345 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:42:31 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2433345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: dude. Just wear scrubs. Even "nice ones" are cheaper than other clothes! And so comfortable! I love wearing scrubs. Some of my coworkers wear scrub pants and then tshirts and cardigans or casual button ups. They look great! I am too lazy for all that. And I love wearing baggy scrub tops! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433310 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:14:14 +0000 psw27 2433310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: Those look perfect! And yes, I think you are right about the tax deduction! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433300 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:10:23 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2433300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: haha yeah, but scrubs are actually kind of expensive too. I might be able to claim the expense on my taxes, right ;) </p> <p>From athleta I'm looking at these - they have pockets so they look less like a workout pant: <a href="http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1049993&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=819227092" rel="nofollow">http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1049993&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=819227092</a><br /> And these - also with pockets. I have them in the legging style actually, and really like them: <a href="http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1049993&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=711195002" rel="nofollow">http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1049993&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=711195002</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433290 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:07:17 +0000 psw27 2433290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: Eek wound care! Nurses = saints. So yes, I would definitely go with more workout-ish material pants that can be washed a lot. I think Athleta or Lululemon would definitely be good bets (althought $$!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433279 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:02:52 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2433279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChitownRo: Thank you!! That test was no joke ;) yup! Lots of wound care - so yes, something that will hold up to constantly being washed.</p> <p>@psw27: thank you!! I'll probably get at least a few pairs, if not for the ease of scrubs. My preceptor told me she doesn't wear scrubs, though. We'll be doing visits together for awhile. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433276 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:01:03 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2433276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: I think dresses, even with leggings, would be too difficult to move around comfortably in. </p> <p>@looch: Preferably, yes. Some patients may be on contact precautions, and many have wounds, so whatever I wear will be washed a lot. I do love athleta, one of my favorite places to shop. I actually just purchased these pants - do you think they might be okay? <a href="http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&#038;pid=747486002" rel="nofollow">http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&#038;pid=747486002</a></p> <p>@Autumnmama79: thank you! I'm so glad I only had to wait less than a day for the results :) </p> <p>@Mrs. Champagne: thank you!! It is a tricky dress code - because it's kind of not much to go off of. And I can't just observe what the other nurses are wearing. </p> <p>@Anagram: I have had my eye on those for awhile!! I might have to try them. </p> <p>@Mrs. Tiger: I found a couple brands that actually make cute scrubs - but they don't make tall sizes :( my options are limited even with scrubs because I need a longer inseam.</p> <p>@honeybear: thanks for the suggestion! I'll check it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433270 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:58:53 +0000 psw27 2433270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats on passing the boards! I would just wear scrubs if I were you, just cause they are easy to wash and you won't worry about getting them germy. If not, I agree - maybe nicer yoga pants that you can pass off as dress pants? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433266 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:58:24 +0000 ChitownRo 2433266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats on passing the NCLEX! I would also wear scrubs. Will you be doing lots of wound care? If so, want something that will hold up to lots of washes :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433257 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:54:02 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 2433257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>congrats! Honestly I'd just wear nice scrubs :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433256 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:52:45 +0000 honeybear 2433256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Would pants like these be okay? They look a little looser than yoga pants. I haven't ordered from this store yet, but I'd like to! <a href="http://www.fairindigo.com/fair-indigo-organic-fair-trade-slim-knit-pant.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.fairindigo.com/fair-indigo-organic-fair-trade-slim-knit-pant.html</a></p> <p>I also like the look of their pencil skirt, because it doesn't look like it is too restrictive: <a href="http://www.fairindigo.com/fair-indigo-organic-fair-trade-pencil-skirt.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.fairindigo.com/fair-indigo-organic-fair-trade-pencil-skirt.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433252 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:51:04 +0000 Anagram 2433252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know these are expensive, but I'm dying for a review. Try these! <a href="https://www.betabrand.com/womens/pants.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.betabrand.com/womens/pants.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433249 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:48:40 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2433249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: that's a hard dress code so no advice really other then check out the lulu lemon Studio pant. Congrats on passing and a new job!!!! Amazing work :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433246 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:47:48 +0000 Autumnmama79 2433246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: Congrats mama! Thats huge :grin: What a great way to start your weekend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433242 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:46:10 +0000 looch 2433242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you need things that are machine washable?</p> <p>Check out Athleta, they have a ton of cute options that aren't too "fitness" looking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433237 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:44:40 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2433237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Could you do sweater dresses and leggings? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-attire-suggestions#post-2433223 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:38:39 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2433223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Autumnmama79: It is a new job - I just passed my RN boards today!!! EEEK! I'm so nervous/excited :) </p> <p>That sounds cute. I'm always nervous about trying to pass fitness pants off as professional. I'll look into it a little more! </p>