Not too unreasonable.As for the students, is there any chance it is a class requirement?Not every nurse works in an environment that would expose her to germs outside the norm. 2 years ago

2 years ago I think you do silly, so its the same.I'd say because they are on a lunch break or just got off work and are stopping off on the way home. And sometimes people want to run errands before they go home after work. Imagine a hospital with 1 big dressing room for all the staff. I just always assumed that is was because nurses worked such long shifts, it was easier for them to go to the store, etc, before going home to relax.

And they should be changing into street clothes and then back into work clothes at the beginning and end of their lunch hour? You can sign in to give your opinion on the answer. Local News More Services Like the hospitals in Scotland, they have the right idea of not wearing their scrubs in public places to include jewely, ties, long sleeves, etc. I think it will be a waste of time for them to change clothes before entering and living the hospital. 2 years ago 2 years ago Scrubs are all some people wear. I worked for such a training school and the girls were required to wear their uniforms.

So....Thanks alot for giving me something new to worry about!!! lolI understand your concern but the doctors wear their shirt inside and outside. But a scrub suit surely carries fewer germs than the heavy woollen overcoat that a visitor has just swept across the floor, dangled over a chair then put back on again. All medical staff should not wear their scrubs out in the community. The difference is they wear a coat inside but still they can carry germs or something because they don't button their shirt.

Nurse 2 years ago Malpractice & Legal Do you do things in your work clothes? Why Do Nurses Wear Their Scrubs in Public? Finally, scrubs help patients identify doctors and nurses when they need their services. In fact, they offer several benefits beyond simply making it easier for patients to identify them. 1 year ago The weirdest part is I see no shortage of these people while there might be 2 hospitals in a 30 mile radius.

Is it just a status thing to them?Just a legit question about people who might be spreading germs and disease in the clothes they are so proud of.You are EXACTLY right. 2.

I think that you should not wear your scrubs outside as a nurse... or doctor or anyone else in that type of profession. 1 year ago The average person with a healthy immune system is not likely going to contract anything from some nurse's scrubs. 2 years ago why do scrubs help nurses identify contaminants and bodily fluids, are inexpensive to replace, get cleaned using harsh chemicals and heat 2. 2 years ago 1 year ago I am in college studying a health science and wonder why these people walk around on campus all the time in their uniform. Scrubs are a common uniform for nurses and medical professionals in the healthcare setting. Nurses wear their uniforms on the job and wash them as soon as they get home. 2 years ago It is more effective and cost-friendly for healthcare professionals to wear scrubs at work rather than wear their own clothing.

2 years ago Police officers and fire fighters need uniforms to protect themselves. 2 years ago Some work in doctors office, ped, OB/GYN, physical therapist, speeh therapist...and being that scrubs can be purchased at wal-mart...the people you see many not even work in the medical field.I never thought about the germ angle....yuck. MIMS Pharmacist speaks to Cpt. When they need sanitary scrubs, they put them on at work. Sure enough, I see these people around the produce at the market, in line at the bank and chilling over the buffet salad bar on their lunch break. 2 years ago 2 years ago Medical uniforms are outfits that have worn by those in the medical professions. 1 year ago

They have been doing it for a long time and I guess they found out that it's not that bad.