Abstract The purpose of this paper is to offer a summary and synthesis of some of the more recent research regarding implementing mandatory dress codes. The tradition of nursing attire has changed over the years. The history of nursing uniforms includes wearing solid white skirts, shoes, and white cap. These white garments typically signified nursing roles and differentiated nurses from other staff members. Common questions that arise within medical institutions includes: what are the advantages of implementing mandatory dress codes? Should nurses be required to wear traditional white uniforms? Should personal individuality be preserved? How will patient care be impacted? Regardless of the point of view, most positions tend to agree that …show more content…
Is this self-expression beneficial to our patients and our nurses? Personal self-expression has lead to the assortment of styles seen in the nursing wardrobe; moreover, LaSala & Nelson (2005) states that dress can reflect the individual’s personality, but should not be distracting or too casual for the work setting. In association with personal expression within the workplace, Spragley & Francis (2006) argue that nurses often say they want to be recognized for their knowledge, competence, and experience, not for what they are wearing. To consider the creative of nursing apparel, the department or work environment would be the best indicator of suitability. Perhaps, colors and patterns can be considered appropriate in certain departments of nursing, such as pediatrics. According to Matziou et al. (2009), studies report that the nurses' uniform influences the children's mood and that of their parents, especially in pediatric hospitals; furthermore, the uniform of the nurses should be specially designed to be functional and representative of their role. Multicolored nurses' uniforms are those most preferred by both the children and their parents. For instance, cartoon characters worn on scrub attire may be considered distracting, and inappropriate in medical units such as oncology. Albert et al. (2009) adds that patients and visitors may perceive nurses as
This paper explores the personal nursing philosophy I plan to convey in my personal career. This philosophy is going to be described in my own terms to explain what being a nurse means to me. I believe that there are a number of factors that are important to be successful in the nursing field. I believe that being a nurse it takes commitment to accountability, professionalism, and compassion for the ill. I will explain each one of these in my paper and what they mean to me.
A professional appearance is a main concern when being evaluated; a clean, firm, appropriate attire is required at all times. A nurse must comply with the facilities standards of uniform, with proper protocol. A clean uniform is a healthy uniform, while a nurse holds a prior engagement in the field of
Ever thought that not having a school dress code could lead to violence over something so simple as to what a person might own or wear? To many people 's surprise, school dress codes can be a very important topic to discuss at any and every public school. This essay will summarize, critique, and evaluate the article "School Dress Codes" by Krystal Miller.
Dress codes are becoming more and more popular throughout the United States; however, this does not mean all administrators agree with them. In fact, there are educators
I believe that nursing is like a platform of servanthood. Nursing is “the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and illness and the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations” (American Nurses Association, 2018). Florence Nightingale defined nursing as an “art” and “differentiated nursing from medicine” (as cited in LeMone, 2011, p. 10). Jean Watson stated that nursing is individualized and it is the “process of nursing based on the assessment of the concepts in the patient model and individualization of nursing based on logical use of the process; assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating. As much as possible, the patient should be involved in each phase of the process” (as cited in McEwen & Wills, 2011, p. 167). I am a professional. It shows by my appearance in scrubs or uniform because my image is important to the patient. My clothing should be clean and my hairstyle intact. Along with practicing hand hygiene, my fingernails should be kept low and only a wristwatch placed upon my wrist. Cohen, Bartholomew, Swihart, and Tomajan (2014) noted research study findings in which nurses identified several actions that they felt shape patient perception of them, such as whether
Nursing is an occupation in which professionalism (or lack thereof) can have a significant effect on not only patients and their health, but the nurse’s relationships with colleagues, patients’ families and even their community. A nurse must exemplify professionalism, especially in an environment that creates increased risk for loss of life or further injury. There are many aspects that are involved with professionalism in nursing, and many expectations set up on the nurse.
Negative and unflattering stereotypes about nurses such as the sexy nurse, the physician’s handmaiden, glamorous hair, short skirt, and heavy makeup only damage the profession and drive candidates male or female away from the profession. Who wants to be part of a profession,
Professionalism in nursing is a key component to have. The nurse that exhibits professionalism can go far in a career. As nurses identify strengths and weaknesses, careers can change for the better. The strengths that I see in myself are optimism, good listener, and quick learner. When I think about who I am as a nurse, I don’t focus on tasks and to do lists. Although skills are important for patient care, there are psychosocial aspects that should be addressed.
Between 2009 and 2010 19% of schools required uniforms and 57% of schools enforce a strict dress code. Kids who follow a strict dress-code policy at school are limited in expression. Many schools think by having strict dress-codes are safer and keep the focus on education, but enforcing a strict dress-code many times place the focus of school on clothing and rules, rather than education. Schools should not have dress codes because they become gender bias, they stunt the growth of individuality, and generally cost more.
When it comes to dress code, every individual has a different viewpoint for its implementation. There are clothes that could be fashionable to one person but seen as offensive to another. A dress code can be justifiable when put into a situation that really does require certain attire to be worn. It gives a sense of formality and distinguishes an individual apart from a group. This report seeks to compare and contrast the characteristics of school dress codes with that of dress codes in the workplace.
As previously shared at the location where I am completing clinical practice nurses coordinate timely and appropriate medical care—but nothing more. Nevertheless, case managers should follow nursing standards and practice according to them. The nurse case manager enjoys autonomy and independence. They receive training and preparation to face their daily challenges and succeed. Recently, the company has developed and is promoting the use of a phone application to facilitate the billing process. The billing process is the method used by this company to show the case manager’s productivity. The productivity is reflected on how many activities each case manager performs for each individual referral or client. The activities vary; it could be from
Imagine you walk into school, and within five seconds an administrator tells you to go home. Following that encounter you are then walked to the office, and they have therefore called your parents. Devastation and embarrassment have just drained your entire soul. Elkins Pointe Middle School dress conduct is meant to reflect as stated by Dress Code,” neatness, cleanliness, and safety” (“Dress Code” 1). This however is an extremely taxing price for students. The Dress Code rule number four should be revised because of the inaccurate details in the rule, it also victimizes females, and limits severely what students can wear.
Each individual’s attire is appropriate for the job. Usually doctors and nurses that work in an office and see outpatients will wear dress attire such a suit, tie, dress or skirt. Health care workers that work in the lab, inpatient, emergency room, and operating room will usually wear scrubs. All workers are wearing clean
Dress codes are worldwide and many people have problems dealing with them. Uniforms or dress codes are implemented at both jobs and school. Some dress codes make it to where people cannot express who they are or how they may feel. Dress codes should be implemented but not as strict. Uniforms help many people financially, but that does not keep the issues such as bullying away. They also limit people to who they are and that is not okay. Lighten up on dress codes.
Dress codes can be thought of as an achievement to the employees. They will feel pride for their job and will think of a uniform as a perk. Workers will also feel equal for several reasons. They will feel united and more together. Their income will also not be known as they will all have the same dress code. People won’t feel bad about themselves if a dress code is initiated! This will also prevent jealousy among workers who may have better clothing and they will work together.