Scrub shoping

[bob007cat]

Does anyone have any sugestions for purchasing scrubs? Will scrubs schrink very much when you wash them? I am buying my scrubs outside the school because of the high cost at school. I go to Icc in fulton MS and they want $250.00 for 2 tops, 2 bottoms, 1 lab coat and a pair of shoes. Does this seem high to you?

[manna, BSN, RN]

Originally posted by det01

You can get a pocket protector to help keep the ink from pooling at the bottom of your pockets (it probally will at some point if you don't have one) I know it sounds nerdy - but it also has your scissors, pen light and other stuff - it also makes it more organized so you don't get frustrated fishing for what you want.

My problem is not so much with leaving things in my pockets (although I regularly get fussed at by my husband for not cleaning the pea gravel out of my son's pants pockets before I put them in the washer - darn playground!) ... I'm just plain clumsy! LOL

[agent]

Originally posted by manna

I'm already dreading the "all white" uniform idea... I can't manage to wear white even now without spilling something, dropping an ink pen into my lap, etc etc etc....

yeah gross..

I dont know too much about any pocket protectors.. I will get a special pen that uses a cartridge.. less likley to leak

[lehua]

I saw a bunch of simple scubs at the local thrift stores that look good and are super cheap. I have been thinking of buying them but dont want to bring anything germy home. What do you think?

[essarge]

The men in out program have uniforms (all white also) that make them look like a dentist. I think they are even worse than ours!!

[obeyacts2]

Dont worry about germs on thrift store stuff...........the stuff on reg stores is tried on repeatedly too..........Just throw in dryer on cremate 20 minutes. Kills anything

Laura