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Apr 17, 2008, 03:07 PM
 Re: Shopping for Fall 08
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Apr 17, 2008, 08:25 PM
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Apr 17, 2008 at 08:27 PM by CurlyGirlie
Re: Shopping for Fall 08 It's almost 5 months until we actually start clinicals, so I'm not so much in a rush to purchase scrubs right now. I'm waiting for orientation to find out what we can wear and which colors are required. I don't know if we have to wear a special scrub top/pant. I really like the flare bottom scrub pants, but I don't know if we have to wear cargo pants or not. Do we have to buy the school patches and have them sewn on our scrub tops and jackets, or do we purchase the tops with the patch already on them? I just don't want to have to return or exchange any items. I'm nervous to get everything out of the way as well, but I think I'll wait until June or July before I purchase my scrubs. My cousin already gave me a stethoscope as a gift. I paid for my background check and drug screen already. I think I'm squared away with my immunizations. I just need to get my physical done. | | No. 5 |
Apr 19, 2008, 11:16 AM
Re: Shopping for Fall 08
Thanks, and good luck to you! That is a great idea, to go and try on the scrubs and find what fit I like best. I might try to do that this weekend! And I had forgotten about z coils. I've heard they are really good too. Looks like I've got some shopping to do!
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May 07, 2008, 08:30 PM
Re: Shopping for Fall 08 Originally Posted by CurlyGirlie  It's almost 5 months until we actually start clinicals, so I'm not so much in a rush to purchase scrubs right now. I'm waiting for orientation to find out what we can wear and which colors are required. I don't know if we have to wear a special scrub top/pant. I really like the flare bottom scrub pants, but I don't know if we have to wear cargo pants or not. Do we have to buy the school patches and have them sewn on our scrub tops and jackets, or do we purchase the tops with the patch already on them? I just don't want to have to return or exchange any items. I'm nervous to get everything out of the way as well, but I think I'll wait until June or July before I purchase my scrubs. My cousin already gave me a stethoscope as a gift. I paid for my background check and drug screen already. I think I'm squared away with my immunizations. I just need to get my physical done.
Since you didn't say, I'm just guessing by your location that you are going to UT-Houston in the fall?
If this is the case, the scrubs are navy blue. But I'd wait until after orientation to buy your scrubs and lab coats. Many of the graduating seniors have donated their scrubs and lab coats and we will be selling them at orientation for like $10, I think. Granted, our supply is limited, but if you can find some scrubs in your size, have at it! Otherwise, navy blue scrubs. There aren't any restrictions on cargo pants vs. flare; it's all personal preference. I would recommend that you get a scrub top with pockets in the front (not the breast pocket, but the ones down by bottom of the shirt). Trust me, you'll wish you had those. Also, you will need a stethoscope (no restrictions there, just one you like and can use; mine is neon green), pen light, and bandage scissors. And yes, you have to buy a patch for your scrub tops and lab coats at the bookstore. But I think they have some that are pre-sewn.
Oh, and unless you just really want to buy your books online or have some amazing coupon at Amazon.com or something, buy your books from the book store. The book store works hard to keep prices low and competative to online stores. Besides, with shipping and handling, you usually negate what savings you get online.
Anything else you need to know, just ask me.
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May 07, 2008, 08:51 PM
Re: Shopping for Fall 08
I'm starting the bacc2 program at UT Houston in a couple of weeks. I've been gathering supplies. I ordered my engraved Littman Master Cardiology from allheart.com as they were the lowest price I could find. I realize it is probably above and beyond what I need for school but as long as I don't lose it I see it as an investment. Although, after I ordered the master I realized that the cardio III might have been a better option since you just have to flip over the bottom part for peds or thin patients, where you have to has a seperate attachment with the master. I just got black since I knew it would be classic and I wouldn't get tired of the color. I ordered my scrubs from the same website. The Lando cargo flare pants fit weird because they are just drawstring with no elastsic so had an odd fit in the waist. I loved the dickies brand cargo flare pants with johnny collar 2 pocket scrub top. I also ordered a grey's anatomy brand labcoat on ebay for $10 that I should get anyday now. Now I just need to find some good shoes. From what I gather we need all white leather shoes with backs. I really wanted a nice pair of nursing clogs but I'm not sure if those would fly since they are mostly backless. Well good luck getting your stuff together!
PS: There is a specific forum on here for nursing gear that you might look
to get specific info on stethoscopes, scrubs, etc.
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May 07, 2008, 09:05 PM
Re: Shopping for Fall 08 Originally Posted by BrittRN2b Now I just need to find some good shoes. From what I gather we need all white leather shoes with backs. I really wanted a nice pair of nursing clogs but I'm not sure if those would fly since they are mostly backless. Well good luck getting your stuff together!
Shoes depend on your clinical instructor. For the most part, they're all pretty much okay with anything as long as the shoes are mostly white and aren't canvass. As far as clogs go, the only objections I've heard are that you can't have backless and can't have holes in the tops of the foot part. As long as you buy the kind with the little back strap and they don't have holes across the top, most of the UT clinical instructors don't care that much.
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May 28, 2008, 01:09 PM
Re: Shopping for Fall 08 Originally Posted by lemonlimeEMT Since you didn't say, I'm just guessing by your location that you are going to UT-Houston in the fall?
If this is the case, the scrubs are navy blue. But I'd wait until after orientation to buy your scrubs and lab coats. Many of the graduating seniors have donated their scrubs and lab coats and we will be selling them at orientation for like $10, I think. Granted, our supply is limited, but if you can find some scrubs in your size, have at it! Otherwise, navy blue scrubs. There aren't any restrictions on cargo pants vs. flare; it's all personal preference. I would recommend that you get a scrub top with pockets in the front (not the breast pocket, but the ones down by bottom of the shirt). Trust me, you'll wish you had those. Also, you will need a stethoscope (no restrictions there, just one you like and can use; mine is neon green), pen light, and bandage scissors. And yes, you have to buy a patch for your scrub tops and lab coats at the bookstore. But I think they have some that are pre-sewn.
Oh, and unless you just really want to buy your books online or have some amazing coupon at Amazon.com or something, buy your books from the book store. The book store works hard to keep prices low and competative to online stores. Besides, with shipping and handling, you usually negate what savings you get online.
Anything else you need to know, just ask me. Although I will not be attending UT in the fall, the information you have provided was extremely helpful. I'm going to be attending North Harris College. Thank you for your response. |
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