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What Should I Wear to My Shift?

Scrub Color, Clothing Requirements, etc.

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Written by Erica Rodriguez
Updated today

ShiftMed Dress Code

  • You should wear nursing scrubs and appropriate shoes to your shift.

  • We recommend that our employees wear purple scrubs, as purple represents ShiftMed.

  • We also recommend that CNAs and LPNs stay away from traditional light blues which are customary for RNs. The reason being is that we do not want to confuse residents requiring memory care from confusing nurses from aides.

  • Some facilities may request that aides wear a specific color. If that is the case, we will let you know in advance of your shift.

  • Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against you based on your religion, which includes wearing religious attire like a hijab.


Facility Specific Dress Codes

​Not all hospitals require you to wear specific-colored scrubs, but we’ve outlined the

most common for you here.

  • LCMC

    • For all Campuses

      • Closed-toe nursing shoes

      • White shirt under scrub top

      • No colored hair or a bonnet must be worn during shift

      • Nails cannot be longer than 1/4"

      • Offensive tattoos must be covered during shift.

    • RN Scrub Colors by Campus

      • West Jefferson: Navy, White or a combo of both

      • University Medical Center: Navy

      • New Orleans East Hospital: Navy

      • East Jefferson: Teal

      • Lakeside Hospital: Teal

  • SSM

    • RNs: Navy Blue

    • CNAs: Gray

    • RTs: Ciel Blue

    • Pharmacist: Business Casual

  • Powers

    • Royal Blue

  • Presbyterian

    • RNs: You may wear any color scrubs as long as the top, bottom, jacket and any underclothing are all the same color.

    • Nurse Techs and CNAs: Red, Dark Blue or Light Gray

      • Note: The top, bottom, jacket and any underclothing must all be the same color.


Shoes for Crews

ShiftMed has partnered with Shoes for Crews to support healthcare professionals with high-quality, comfortable, and protective footwear—helping them stay safe on the job!

Shoes can be purchased directly or through payroll deductions via https://www.shoesforcrews.com/shiftmed


Questions?

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