Way to dig up threads of the past, I know, but fun clinical times are approaching and I feel almost as intimidated and detail-freak as I was starting uni!
A couple of noob questions:
1. Skirts/dresses. I have a couple of formal midi skirts (calf level) that I bought with "professional friendly" in mind. The more I think about it however, the more I question how functional they would be to have on when performing various procedures. Can someone weigh in with their experience with skirts on wards?
2. By "closed toe" shoes, do hospitals mean no toes visible (eg. flats) or shoes covering the entire dorsal aspect of the foot? I know it was the former in preclin but it can't hurt to double check!
3. I obviously spent too many years at a conservative high school to have to confirm this now - are exposed shoulders and arms too much skin or acceptable in a 21st century workplace?
I'll definitely get a better grasp for what's expected when I start but I'd prefer to get this out of the way now instead of rushing out to get things during semester. (Also, obligatory "sorry I have to ask this halfway through the degree, yes I thought I'd have it sorted by now too").