Professional appearance and attire are important in the nursing profession and is required of caregivers. Students must comply with the Denver College of Nursing dress code while involved in any DCN activities including, but not limited to, attending classes, labs, externships, clinicals, or DCN-sponsored events. Compliance with the Denver College of Nursing dress code is an essential part of preparing students for employment in their professions. In addition, potential employers are frequently at the Denver College of Nursing; therefore, it is important that each student always present themselves in a professional manner.
Incoming new students are issued four (4) uniform scrub sets for nursing programs. Additional scrubs in DCN New Royal blue are available at a discounted price through Barco Scrubs: https://dcn.barcouniforms.com. A registration code will be provided to all DCN students. Polo shirts with the DCN logo are also available as needed.
When attending skills lab, simulation lab, or clinicals, students must wear approved DCN blue scrubs and conform to all dress code policies.
Please see the Student Handbook for the complete dress code policy.