The Q word is the one nobody says out loud on a shift: "quiet". Say it and the department fills up, so this nurse crewneck keeps it unspoken.

Is this a nurse sweatshirt?

Yes. It is made for ER, ICU and floor nurses, and for anyone on the team who knows the superstition.

Why Sand and Light Pink?

The red and teal inks with dark outlines read on both light shades, so we launched in these two.

Is there a matching tee?

Yes, the same Don't Say the Q Word art is also available as a graphic tee.

How do I wash this sweatshirt?

Inside out, cold water, gentle cycle. Skip bleach and fabric softener, then hang dry or tumble dry low. Never iron directly on the print.

Woman in her late 30s in a Sand Don't Say the Q Word crewneck sweatshirt and navy scrubs outside a hospital emergency entrance at dawn

Close-up of the Don't Say the Q Word design

Don't Say the Q Word nurse crewneck sweatshirt, Sand, front view

Don't Say the Q Word nurse crewneck sweatshirt, Light Pink, front view

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Nurse Sweatshirts

Don't Say the Q Word Er Nurse Sweatshirt

$34.99

Every ER nurse knows you never say the Q word on a calm shift. This ER nurse sweatshirt says it for you, with a finger over its lips.

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Original art
Printed to order
Misprints replaced

Same designAlso as a tee →

The story+

Every ER nurse knows you never say the Q word on a calm shift. This ER nurse sweatshirt says it for you, with a finger over its lips.

DON'T SAY arches over a vintage ambulance with lights flashing and a steaming coffee cup in a striped sleeve, with a stethoscope and a shushing finger beside it, and THE Q WORD in carnival lettering at the bottom. A nurse sweatshirt for night shifts, charting breaks and anyone who has jinxed a quiet night before. Soft and warm, the kind you pull on after 12 hours on your feet. Original art, made for Graphic Tees Co. and printed the day you order it.

Details & fit+

Classic fit crewneck sweatshirt
50% cotton, 50% polyester, pre-shrunk
Fabric weight: 8 oz/yd² fleece
1x1 athletic rib knit collar with spandex
Air-jet spun yarn for a soft feel
Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs and hem
Sizes S–3XL
2 colors: Sand and Light Pink

Shipping & returns+

Printed to order and shipped straight to you. Free US shipping on orders of $45+ (two tees gets you there). Delivery estimate shows at checkout, and you'll get tracking by email.

Misprinted or damaged? Send us a photo within 30 days and we'll replace it or refund you. Full policy

Questions+

What is the Q word?: The Q word is the one nobody says out loud on a shift: "quiet". Say it and the department fills up, so this nurse crewneck keeps it unspoken.
Is this a nurse sweatshirt?: Yes. It is made for ER, ICU and floor nurses, and for anyone on the team who knows the superstition.
Why Sand and Light Pink?: The red and teal inks with dark outlines read on both light shades, so we launched in these two.
Is there a matching tee?: Yes, the same Don't Say the Q Word art is also available as a graphic tee.
How do I wash this sweatshirt?: Inside out, cold water, gentle cycle. Skip bleach and fabric softener, then hang dry or tumble dry low. Never iron directly on the print.

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