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The nurse representation of her profession is also seen in the type of clothes she or he
wears at work. For centuries, the profession of nursing has been known as a noble
profession. When people think of nurses they see in their mind a person in white
administering to the sick, well mannered, and a respectable in appearance.
a. Length: The hemline of the shirts shall reach the second hip line. The shirt of male
nurses shall also reach the second hip line
b. Fit: The uniform, especially the skirts and pants shall not be tight but fit enough to
facilitate body movements. Skirts should be A-line.
c. Sleeves: Female nurse’s uniform may be either short or long sleeved depending
upon the weather conditions where the institution
d. Gala uniform: The institution may prescribe a style for foamal affairs which is
adopted as gala uniform. For female nurses, the shoes should not
be more two inches high
e. Caps: Should be made of well starched and iron cloth.
f. Shoes, Stockings and/or Socks: Uniform shoes must be closed and law heeled.
While most uniform shoes have wedged soles, it is advisable that shoes with heels
should not be more then an inch high to prevent accidents and injuries. Male nurse’s
should be made of soft leather. Rubber shoes are not allowed.
Shoes shall always be clean and well polished. Stockings are either colored or white.
Socks for male nurses should be white. When the female nurses wear blouse and
pants, their socks should be white.