Keywords

appearance, brand identity, dress, nurse image

 

Authors

  1. Wocial, Lucia D. PhD, RN
  2. Sego, Kelly BS
  3. Rager, Carrie MA
  4. Laubersheimer, Shellee
  5. Everett, Linda Q. PhD, RN, FAAN, NEA-BC

Abstract

A nurse's uniform influences perceptions about nursing practice and thus contributes significantly to the overall image of a nurse. A nurse's uniform also can represent the brand of an organization, the tangible and intangible attributes that distinguish an organization from its competitors. The rebranding of a major health care system provided a unique opportunity to refine the "image of nurses" within the organization. This article describes the planning, evidence gathering, and implementation of a major initiative to promote professional nursing practice.