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Nursing scrubs have come into popularity since the early 1990s. Formerly, medical attire for nurses mainly consisted of white uniforms - usually white dresses, aprons and caps. Nursing staff were permitted to wear light pastel colors but white was preferred by convention. Traditional uniforms can still be seen in many parts of the world, but European and North American nurses have switched to wearing tunics (scrubs) in more comfortable, user-friendly, colorful fabrics that are washable and easy to maintain.
The use of white by nurses and most other medical professionals dates back to the 19th century. Christian nuns voluntarily nursed the wounded in war, and treated the old and infirm. Most nursing staff in early days were nuns who always appeared in their nun's habit. White has been identified with modesty. Use of correct and clean uniforms was insisted upon to prevent the spread of infections and maintain occupational health and safety. Professional staff who gradually replaced them, continued to follow the practice of wearing white uniforms for many decades until the later part of the 20th century.
Nursing scrubs serve a number of important functions:
* They are used to identify the nursing staff
* They are made of lightweight durable fabric that are comfortable, easy to maintain and washable
* They provide a professionalism in the work place
* They help in maintaining hygiene and arrest cross contamination in the wards.
Modern day designs for nursing scrubs vary greatly from the original medical uniforms worn by nurses. The emphasis now is on functionality, comfort and durability. Medical attire is available in solid colors, animal prints, floral prints and even unique Disney prints or other unique fashionable styles. These contemporary, stylish scrubs can help elevate the mood in any ward and give your staff confidence and comfort while at work. When ordered in bulk, you can avail heavy discounts. Most manufacturers make their attire in a wide variety of sizes. When ordering from online catalogues, you can choose from a wide range of accessories, footwear and other essentials.
A few professionals do dispute the use of scrubs over traditional uniforms. The traditional white nurses' outfits were very easily recognizable and easily identifiable. Modern nursing scrubs look similar to surgeons' scrubs, or outfits used by cleaning personnel or lab technicians. This makes it difficult to immediately identify the nursing staff. However, it is unanimously agreed that modern nursing scrubs are much easier to maintain and are more comfortable to wear during long shifts.
When looking for nursing scrubs in a wide variety of colors, prints and designs, PAC – Professional Apparel Company, offers styles from leading makers of medical attire.
