As guests of the clinical agencies, we abide by the dress code of the agency as well as our own. Some clinical settings require a uniform of all white and some allow colored tops with white slacks or skirts. The individual clinical instructor determines professional appearance standards at each particular site. An all white uniform is appropriate in all hospital settings. Any clothes worn for clinical practice should be washable and conservative in cut and pattern.
Most nurses find that ample pockets in their uniforms are helpful.
Shoes to be worn with the uniform need to be all white, leather shoes. These may be regular nurse's shoes or plain white leather tennis shoes. Uniforms for N419, Community Health Nursing Practicum, differ according to the policies of each agency. In general, most agencies require dark skirts or slacks with a white blouse or shirt. This patch is worn on the left sleeve, just below the shoulder.