Nursing pack and watches

gumby1411 · Jul 24, 2010

Check under the "nurses" tab, scroll to the bottom. There is a section called Nursing Gear. I saw a couple posts in there about watches with a bunch of good info.

luvmysoldier · Jul 24, 2010

THANKS!!

CharlieT · Jul 25, 2010

Take a deep breath.

Any watch is fine, just something with a second hand. I say go cheap on the watch, if you get something really nasty on it, (you will) you can just trash it. I say skip the nurse pack and just get scrubs with several big pockets. I tend to spend a little more on my scrubs and I carry a $200 littman scope. Just my thoughts.

theconfusedone · Jul 25, 2010

I am also starting the process of getting all of my stuff. I just bought my watch and I went with some advice on these boards about keeping it cheap because it's going to get gross. I went to target and bought a watch for $12.99. I'm such a nerd that bought one to match my stethoscope, so I have a bright orange watch with a large face and the band is rubber so it's really easy to wipe with alcohol.

luvmysoldier · Jul 25, 2010

Charlie T and Juliannehola Thank you so much...I will try to breath maybe that will have to wait till after nursing school is over..but thank you all for the advice!! Juliannhola Im a nerd too and I will probably end up doing the same!:)

jegalink · Jul 12, 2014

I use this ulility belt every shift to carry EXACTLY what I need - all hidden nicely under the hem of my scrub top. No big bulge of a pack or apron. Patients notice how organized I am compared to previous shifts - I've received a lot of positve patient comments.

Cohiba · Jul 12, 2014

I use this ulility belt every shift to carry EXACTLY what I need - all hidden nicely under the hem of my scrub top. No big bulge of a pack or apron. Patients notice how organized I am compared to previous shifts - I've received a lot of positve patient comments.

You registered last month and have two posts, both about the same widget--are you selling them or affiliated with the maker somehow? Otherwise I can't see how you're adding any value at all to a FOUR YEAR OLD thread by chiming in to essentially duplicate an earlier post...

rob4546, ADN, BSN, MSN · Jul 12, 2014

Get a watch with a thin face so that it doesn't stand off your arm too far. It will prevent being caught on tubes, wires, and sheets throughout the day.

The nursing belt, pouch, etc is really a personal preference. I could have never wore these comfortably. I kept everything in scrub pockets. Only thing I really needed throughout the day was a few flushes, pens, sharpie, small notebook, trauma scissors, and a bunch of alcohol pads. There is usually a cool little pocket that holds those wipes in your scrub pants. My stethoscope goes around my neck.

You will soon find out what you like to carry. Also you will soon find out what your nursing program and facility allows you to carry. Don't go out and buy everything before you know what is allowed or suggested. Get a thin watch though, with a second hand.

FlyingScot, RN · Jul 12, 2014

Just a little FYI. Carrying flushes on your person is a JCAOH violation. Not that we all don't do it.

jegalink · Jul 12, 2014

Interesting - I never heard that one before. We do keep flushes locked in med carts rather than sitting out unattended, but carrying has not been discouraged for us. You sure that's JC and not your facility policy? I'd love to read the JC document on that one. Kinda humerous really - I wonder how the flush is supposed to make it from the Med room to the patient... float??

FlyingScot, RN · Jul 12, 2014

Not a facility thing. We got dinged for it. You can carry them to the room/bay you are going to use them but carrying extras in your pocket is considered unsafe storage.