I have a very nice watch with a second-hand that I wear everyday, but I'm thinking that I would rather get something that is maybe not so nice and probably water-proof for use when I'm doing my clinical rotations. Any suggestions??
pharmgirl 446 Posts Specializes in ER, ICU, Medsurg. Jan 7, 2009 I use a clip-on that i put either on my pocket or stethoscope. I used to wear one on my wrist but ended up scratching a pt with it, so now I'm paranoid. it wasn't even a "pointy, big one", but elderly have such fragile skin. I picked up my little clip one at the local scrub store for $12.
truern 2,016 Posts Specializes in Telemetry & Obs. Jan 7, 2009 You definately want water resistant and one with an expandable band is nice when you have to push it up to scrub your hands :)
prmenrs, RN 4,565 Posts Specializes in NICU, Infection Control. Has 42 years experience. Jan 7, 2009 I don't like wearing a wrist watches @ work--I have a "lapel" watch. Same thing as pharmgirl mentioned--I don't want to scratch one of my babies, and I don't want to wash "around" my watch.Just something to consider...
polka-dot, RN 1 Article; 375 Posts Specializes in ICU. Jan 7, 2009 I got a lapel watch also. I haven't used it yet, but from what I've read they are pretty handy and harbor less "gunk" than a wrist watch. I ordered mine from Lydia's or allheart...can't remember, but I think it was one of those websites.
That Guy, BSN, RN, EMT-B 3,421 Posts Specializes in Emergency/Cath Lab. Has 6 years experience. Jan 7, 2009 I like wrist watches just cause, well I have always liked them. I brokedown and bought some $10 one at walmart for clinicals. I didnt dare ruin one of my good ones.
