Change with scrub design...

design_student · Sep 30, 2005

Nathalie and MacNurse, i will keep you informed!! Thanks again!

-design_student

ArmyWife,RN · Sep 30, 2005

I haven't read all the posts yet, so I don't know if this is here or not.

Pants that are long enough for people like me! I am 5'6" and my legs go from the floor to my neck!!! :chuckle If I buy "large" pants they are too big up top but (almost) the length I like. If I buy "medium" pants, they fit up top, but are not as long as I like. The companies that design blue jeans finally figured out that just because you wear a size 11 your legs aren't the same length as every other size 11 on the block, why can't scrub designers?

Thanks,

A.W.

Indy, LPN, LVN · Sep 30, 2005

Hmm. Ok I like the little bits of ... whatever that fabric is, that they put in a line inside a pocket, to stick your scissors into so you can get to it quicker. Now those who put it in my pockets, seem to only use one side. !! I need it in both pockets or AT LEAST the left side. That stuff would also be useful as a nametag loop somewhere near the shoulder area. I don't care what shoulder.

I like the right side thigh pocket that comes in those unisex boxy drawstring scrub bottoms. That's where my little notebook goes. Can't live without it.

Also: double pockets, you know the pocket inside a pocket? Those things are annoying. Do away with those. Just gimme a decent sized pocket with the little scissor holder stuff in it and we're good.

V-necks are the devil. Scratchy tags at the neck are bad. Make some extra short pants that don't all come in eensy weensy waist sizes! I'm 4'10" and I have to hem all my scrubs; the ones I like are the cheap ones and they come in S,M,L,XL and that's it. Makers of "petite" pants think I must not have a butt or something. ALL the little bitty short nurses I know are quite well endowed in the rear compartment. And we all have to hem our britches.

I like the fabric that the OR's scrubs are made out of; it feels like 250 thread count cotton sheets to me... and I don't find much that feels like that when I buy it. Maybe put in a tiny bit of spandex or whatever makes it look like I didn't just wad it up and put it under a mattress for a month.

If my scrubs were perfect I'd spend a fair amount on them, because I'd be happy wearing them for a long time.

design_student · Sep 30, 2005

Sounds like a lot of you have issues with the V-neck. I wonder if a simple zipper or button front could fix this? This way if you can personalize the top the way you like.

Any suggestions?

Still Riding · Oct 1, 2005

I would love to add, NO ONE LIKES THE SIDE SLIT. you all knwo what i mean the ones with the draw artring at the side the goes down too far and you can see the underwear that everyone is wearing wehn they reach up to do somthing like ivs.

I only get scrubs that have no such opening

Sorry had to add, I don't mind the v neck, as long as it is not too low, I don't liek things touching my neck but that is just me. if the v neck is high enough then I don't flash the world my breasts.

design_student · Oct 1, 2005

Besides the usual pen, highlighter, scissors, tape, phone/pager, and steth...is there anything else that you generally carry in either your

-scrub top pockets?

-pant pockets? or

-hands when going from room to room?

Thanks,

design_student

prmenrs, RN · Oct 1, 2005

I would reinforce the no scratchy tag request. When I retired from my "career" position 3 years ago, I had 30 scrub tops and a commensurate # of pants!!! I like scrubs! I had most holidays covered and a nice variety for the rest of the year. I got rid of a lot of them, but still had plenty for my current part-time casual job. I have a hard time resisting cute scrubs.

goodknight · Oct 1, 2005

I have something to say about small, short people.

I am 5'2", petiete all over. I have so much trouble finding scrubs to fit. I usually end up in an XS top, which is too big and makes me look FAT, and is very uncomfortable due to the feeling of fabric billowing around me. For pants I always have to get XS and cut 4-5 inches off so that they don't drag on the ground. The pants are usually to big in the waist too, unless I get low rise which fit better.

I know that there are plenty of people out there that are smaller (girl in Nursing School with me is probably 4'9", 80lbs or so) and I have no idea how they get scrubs to fit.

Another grip. I hate the scrunchy looking elastic waist bands. They're so uncomfortable and scratchy. I got some of the new Cherokees that have a "boxer-type" waist, which are awesome. Much better than a drawstring or the old style elastic.

Just my 2 cents

mandrews · Oct 1, 2005

I would like to see more scrub tops with button fronts for those of us who, for many reasons, have a hard time pulling the scrub tops over our heads...
Not to mention I have had confused men grab the top and laugh when then practically strip you bare. I would like to see thicker material in a color other than white. Like NAVY BLUE. I need pockets and I am so tired of the same old boring v neck top. We have to wear a solid color but I would like more styles to choose from.

mandrews · Oct 1, 2005

I am wondering on average how many scrubs each of you own. And on average how much do each cost.
Thanks for your input,
design_student

I have about 7 tops and 7 pants. I never wear the white pants because my underwear shows thru when I bend over, even with the thick ones. My tops run about 13.00 and 16.00 on pants.

TypicalFish · Oct 1, 2005

so if you could design your own scrubs, what would you change?

thank you for any feedback! i look forward to hearing from you!

-justin

so if you could design your own scrubs, what would you change?

thank you for any feedback! i look forward to hearing from you!

-justin

i would like to have loops or elastic loops, instead of, or in addition to pockets. i would like loops to put bandage scissors, pens, etc in for easy access. i hate rummaging around in my pockets through all the things that i carry. right now, i put a roll of tape over a kelly clamp and then fasten the clamp to the edge of my scrub shirt, so i have easy access tape. some nurses i have seen then put their bandage scissors through one of the loops of the hemostat-but mine always fall out. and some kind of easy access, but out of the way and not over my neck stethscope holder.

three quarter length sleeves would be nice too; alot of nurses where i work wear t-shirts with a cardigan or a scrub jacket-but i find scrub jackets too flappy and get in the way-i work in the icu.

i would also like a heavier material type of scrub pants with either a bit of stretch or a looser cut for ease of movement. i used to wear army fatigues when i was a vet tech in the 80's-the heavy material held up to the repeated washings in hot water, etc. they were really heavy cotton, and very soft. cargo pockets, maybe, but divided up for small things like alcohol swabs, etc.

TypicalFish · Oct 1, 2005

Besides the usual pen, highlighter, scissors, tape, phone/pager, and steth...is there anything else that you generally carry in either your
-scrub top pockets?
-pant pockets? or
-hands when going from room to room?
Thanks,
design_student

Some nurses use clipboards to document on, or take notes; some also carry a small notebook. I also carry a penlight for neuro checks, alcohol swab packets, tape. In our ICU many nurses have a pen bag, or fabric lunchbox (like a kid's) that they carry to their station that we keep extra pens, scissors, sometimes a PDA, breathmints/gum/lipbalm/lotion, notebook, drug book or mini notebook-anything to facilitate a 12 hour shift. Think also that many nurses carry multiple pens-different colors, sharpie markers, and highlighters. If I were you I would try and meet some nurses in person-and ask them to meet you in "Full Gear" so you can get a good visual of what we need....