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Old Nurses' Uniforms Are New Again Atlanta's largest hospital now requires its 1,100 nurses to wear all white. Previously, nurses were allowed to wear colors and prints. Hospital administrators found that this was causing confusion among patients and staff alike. Charles Edwards of Georgia Public Radio reports.

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Atlanta's largest hospital now requires its 1,100 nurses to wear all white. Previously, nurses were allowed to wear colors and prints. Hospital administrators found that this was causing confusion among patients and staff alike. Charles Edwards of Georgia Public Radio reports.