Uniform and Lab Equipment Information

Uniform

The School of Nursing uniform consists of charcoal gray scrubs with the NU logo, a white lab coat with the NU logo, and white shoes. The scrubs and lab coat are only available for purchase through Acorn Uniforms. 

1. Go to the Acorn Uniforms website.
2. In the upper right corner click on the “Group Sign In” link.
3. In the text box that pops up type “NU2020” and click enter.
4. You are now at the NU BSON Landing Page. After you review the information on this page simply click the Blue box that says “Shop My NW University Group” and start shopping. 

NOTE: We recommend purchasing a minimum of 2 Scrub Tops and 2 Scrub Bottoms. A clean uniform must be worn each clinical day. (There are two clinical days a week.)

A short or long sleeved t-shirt or camisole undergarment is permitted. The color must be black or white and should not extend below the scrub top.

Note: Be prepared to pay between $150.00+ for the scrub top, pants, and lab coat. 

Additional required components of the uniform

• White shoes – comfortable for extended periods of walking and standing
  • Closed toe
  • Sports shoes are permitted but they must be all white
  • Shoes must be water resistant 
• Hosiery: Black or white socks or white or skin-toned pantyhose/tights
• Analog wrist watch with second hand, easy to read, and water resistant

Clinical and skills lab equipment

• Manual blood pressure cuff (traditional sphygmomanometer): The 79 or 882 series from Prestige Medical are recommended. Available at Acorn Uniform.  
• Stethoscope: The Littmann Classic III or the S126 by Prestige Medical are recommended. Available through suppliers such as Medisave or Acorn Uniform. If you choose to purchase a different brand of stethoscope, you will need approval from the skills lab instructor.