Nurses Watches

[mel82]

Do you use a nurses watch or a regular watch with a second hand? My watch has a second hand but no lines to indicate the seconds. I think I would be better of with a nurses watch because they are so big and clear. Do you think it is worth extra money to buy one of these?

[shel_wny]

I have been using a Timex with a second hand. It works fine but I really want to get a watch with military time. It would save me a lot of aggrevation when trying to translate from regular time to military time and back.

Just a tip for military time - simply add 12 to produce a military time if it's pm or subtract 12 if you have a time above noon that is foreign to you. Once you do it for a while it becomes second nature.

Shel

[Energizer Bunny]

I just got a regular inexpensive Timex for my birthday that I will use through clinicals. Once out of school, I'll probably opt for a "better" one with more features. For now, it has the second hand, looks nice and lights up.

[Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN]

I use a watch i got at Wal-Mart for 15 bucks. It has a sweep-second hand, and the military hours numbers on it. Plus it has the date. It's perfect for me (stays in my pocket though, can't wear it on my wrist).

[cherokeesummer]

Hint on the Military time calculations, all you have to do is add 12 to the time.

:)

I.e.

1pm = 1 + 12 = 13

2pm = 2 + 12 = 14

etc.

Hubby is former military and he taught me how to do it!

[LauraLou]

My problem is I'm not good at math in my head. Trying to subtract 12 from 21 after a twelve hour shift makes my head hurt!

[MQ Edna]

I bought a white Nursemate watch with a large face and red second hand. It was $25...which isn't too bad.

Fatima

This sounds like the same one I have! :)

[ShellyNC]

My husband bought me the cutest watch for school. It has Minnie Mouse wearing a nurse uniform and steth. It was only $25 from www.watchesnthings.com that included shipping. It doesn't have a really big face but works for me. It also has 5,10,15 second markings all around. i don't need military time since I am a military brat. It is made by Lorus which is a division of Seiko. So it is a really good watch for a good price. Although I have not taken the yuckies in consideration yet. :uhoh21: