A
candystriper is a
hospital volunteer. The name is derived from the fact that they traditionally wear red and white striped
jumpers. Many girls candystripe during high school and for them it is an important experience that sometimes motivates them to pursue a career as
nursing assistants or a similar occupation. Others
volunteer at later stages in their life.
A candystriper
See: student nurse uniform
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