Contemporary Nurses' Uniform - History and Traditions
Leaders in various industries enforce dress codes and design staff uniforms to convey professionalism. If we look in the healthcare industry the impression that the nurse uniform makes to their patients inspires their confidence. According to Pearson, Baker, Walsh and Fitzgerald nursing leaders in health care facilities understand how patients connect with professional appearance and implemented a dress code for all-white nursing uniforms. Nurses wore caps and floor-length dresses in the early history of nursing. They were recognized by their distinctive caps and all-white uniforms in the 50s. Nurses later ...