ProNurse

Hallo :)

 So I'm a future student nurse (Sept '10) and iv'e been asked to order my unifrom before I start the course which is on the 1st Sept  I don't know why we need it so much in advance but that's what they' said! 

 So I don't really know what to order..  So girls do you prefer dresses or tunics ?

 Thanks for any replies :) x

Hi.  I have always went for trousers and tunic however when i started my new post i asked for one dress.  I find it odd wearing a dress still however it can be quite comfortable in the warm weather ( just make sure the dress is below the knee so that there are no embarracing manual handling incidens!)

I think if you are really unsure, ask for both or if you know someone who has a dress, try it on and see how you feel.

p.s.  i agree with the above statement about a careful choice of underwear, it is best with bridget jones style

I have always worn a tunic and trousers mainly because of manual handling.. I couldn't see myself doing a patt slide manouvre in a skirt, however in the summer I do envy those in a dress (unless I swindle scrubs!)

But trousers allow you a few things; a two piece means that if you do by some accident get splashed your not having to find a whole uniform.

You don't have to worry about tights getting ladderd or not having time to shave your legs lol

You can get away with more comfy footwear in trousers.. trainers just look silly in a dress.

As for the horrid trousers.. this is work wear, get a size bigger so you can put the hem up and it gets rid of the ankle huggers and high waist. I wouldn't spend good money on trousers knowing what can go on them :S I used to do that now I don't see the point.

As a student nurse I've trained in trousers and tunic. I prefer them as I feel more protected from various splashes etc. As a HCA I do wear a dress, which as said before is lovely in the summer. I'd suggest like the other people here going for a mix of trousers & tunic & one dress if you can. I got three outfis changes for a student nurse uniform (I'm at Southampton).

Hope that helps :)

hey i got my new uniform last week, exciting stuff. I got afew tunics and trousers as i thinks they are more practical in relation to moving and handling and 1 dress for variety. i think its personal preference, i would get one of each and find out which feels more comfortable for you as you can always buy more during the course ( if ya bursary allows it) lol

musicmad123, im glad you had the choice to whether you wanted a dress or tunic and trousers! we only got tunics and trousers!

so when i order my uniform for my job im definetly having dresses, i think they are smarter, however, tunics and trousers are more practical, probably because ive had to have tunic and trousers for 3 years, i want the opposite!

x