Case Western Reserve University

• Refer to the Student Handbook for details of official clinical policies
• At orientation, a copy of the handbook will be distributed and the policies will be reviewed.
• Information listed below also constitutes policies for clinical experiences.

• Students are expected to wear two types of uniforms:
  • For hospital-based experiences
  • For experiences in the community (semester 1), psychiatric-mental health (semester 4) and public health (semesters 2 & 4)
• Both uniforms should be ready to be worn by Wednesday, September 3.
• Detailed instructions for both uniforms follow below.

Pre-licensure DNP students are required to wear Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing uniforms when they are in the clinical area. These uniforms consist of a white dress or pantsuit for women, and white uniform shirt and slacks for men.

• Emblem: Your status as a student from CWRU will be signified by the school emblem on a sleeve of each uniform. Be sure to order additional emblems from Robert's Medical Uniforms for your polo shirts.
• Source: These uniforms must be purchased from Robert's Medical Uniforms. Be sure to indicate that your uniforms should have the Case patch. Please see the order form.
• How many? Students generally purchase 2 uniforms for hospital experiences (most frequent wearing – 3x/week).
• Live in our area? We recommend you visit the store and order uniforms at your earliest convenience. Uniform orders may take 4-6 weeks to process and students will be expected to have uniforms for hospital clinical experiences which start in early September.
• Arriving from out of town? Visit the store and order your uniforms as soon as possible after your arrival in Cleveland. Representatives from White House Uniforms will be present during orientation and will have sample uniforms for fittings. If you have not been able to order uniforms before this time, you may do so at orientation. Please visit the store and order early if at all possible.
• Details about ordering uniforms: An order sheet and directions to the White House stores are posted on this website. Purchase a size that allows you to move about comfortably. Be sure to have the School of Nursing emblem sewn on to your uniform.
• In the past, White House Uniforms has offered our students a discount on Nurse Mate shoes, stockings, lab coats, accessories, etc. (see below).

• Students entering a nursing division on a non-clinical day (i.e. to read charts) must be dressed in appropriate attire (No shorts or jeans for example) and wearing a full length lab coat with a hospital ID readily apparent above the waist.
• You may purchase these at any uniform store or on campus. An emblem must be neatly and securely attached to the left shoulder of the lab coat. Emblems may be purchased from White House Uniforms.

• Students wear all white nurses’ shoes. Leather sport shoes are acceptable if they are all white with no stripes, etc. Be sure these are comfortable. Clogs (unless fully enclosed), high tops and tennis shoes are not acceptable. White socks must be worn with pants. Neutral colored stockings or support hose are required with dresses. White hose is not necessary.

• A white turtleneck jersey may be worn under the uniform.
• Only a solid color, navy or white cardigan sweater may be worn with the uniform.

SLACKS OR SKIRT: black or navy blue

SHIRT: “French blue” polo shirt purchased from LL Bean•

• Women may order the ¾ sleeve women’s Stretch Double L Polo or the men’s long sleeve model.
• Men should purchase the men’s long sleeve Original Double L Polo
• These can be ordered directly from LL Bean or through the Graduate Entry DNP Program (see separate information and order form).;
• How many? One or two should be sufficient (most frequent wearing: 2x/week)

FOOTWEAR

• Shoes for community and psych-mental health nursing should be black, blue or brown and completely enclosed with flat heels.
• White sport shoes are ok.

SWEATERS: Solid navy or black

EMBLEM: should be sewn to the left chest are of the shirt

In some areas, you may be required to wear a lab coat in addition to the above uniform.

• Students must wear a sweep second hand (not digital) for use in taking vital signs.
• Long hair should be pulled or fastened to the back so that it does not hang down when you lean over a patient and you do not need to continually push it back with your hands.
• Tattoos must be covered by clothing.

• Name badges (provided by FPB or clinical sites) are to be worn at all times above the waist.

• Stethoscope – Each student will be provided with a stethoscope prior to clinicals. Students who wish to exchange the stethoscope for another model will be given the necessary information
• Nursing bandage scissors
• Penlight
• PDA (personal digital assistant) or handheld computer: recommended (see details on this website).
• Lab kit  -see below
  
  This equipment may be purchased before your arrival, or at the Bookstore on campus.
  If you have any questions, concerns or comments regarding uniforms, please contact White House Uniforms or Dr. Debbie Lindell, Grad Entry DNP Program Director.

Lab Kit #K1585

The required lab kit is available for purchase at the Case bookstore.

Cost: Approximately $89.00

All students must have a lab kit by the first day of class (Monday, August 25).