Wednesday 28 March 2012


Have you ever seen those Hollywood war films? Yes, I’m referring to those films where we see, nurses, with long white over-coats and gowns, serving the ailing soldiers and other patients with utmost care and absolute receptivity. Those were the days when nursing meant something purely related to taking care of sick soldiers and helping the doctors; but with changing medical scenario all over the globe and thanks to the latest medical revolutions, the very concept of nursing has become a fulltime healthcare profession where multi-tasking and being equipped with various medical management are prerequisites.  

The medical fraternity may not have indulged in excessive style and fashion in their attires but over the years these professionals have also slowly incorporated little changes in wearing various medical scrubs and uniforms. Today the nurses are wearing colorful uniforms instead of those age old green or blue colored cloths. However I have always felt that it’s look nice when you are wearing a soothing color while treating a patient. But many nurses feel that wearing colorful cloths actually make the patient feels better. Well, as far as kids are concerned this is a great way for sure but for the elders this may not be the best way to cheer them up. Apart from that, suppose when a nurse is in the ICU she must wear as per the exact requirement over there. On a regular visit she can wear the usual green colored uniforms that will protect her from germs and bacteria of various kinds.
Throughout the last 4-5 decades we have seen a steady uprising in nursing uniforms. From Long print dresses, various coats to different nursing scrubs; aprons to the modern colorful nursing cloths- all happened in due time. Male nurses preferred more of a formal outfit while the women try different colors and looks on their cloths.
Thanks to internet these days you also have the benefit of going through tons of medical cloth-selling sites. These are beneficial because you no longer need to spend hours in shopping rather you can pick the most suited one for yourself simply by going through the internet. That’s why it’s no wonder today to see that various fashionable nursing garments flourishing like never before.  
Before I wrap up this article just wanted to remind you one thing, see, with time there may be various innovations done in the way medical uniforms were worn previously but the basics always remains as basics. Occasional changes are also a necessity but try to remain mostly formal because wearing tasteful and respectable nursing scrubs and uniforms is always is the best option for people working in various healthcare professions.