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.

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!

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.