Watches for Nursing

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Im looking for a watch that I can wear for work. I cant seem to find one that I like. I would like one that can work great in an OR setting.

What do you guys wear?

Specializes in Medical /Neuro, Oncology, LTC, Home Care.

With all this time I have finally found a watch I like! yes i am picky :p And am very happy with it! Can use it for work settings annnddd when i do my day-to-day stuff like hike! wooo! Hope Ill help somebody out there too with this choice. Thanks for your input guys...

It is Casio 3750 :

http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=casio+watch+3750&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=638&tbm=isch&tbnid=-qKBoLK6N8L_eM:&imgrefurl=http://www.rinxwatches.com/casio-mens-g-shock-analog-digital-black-sports-watch-g300ml-1a.html&docid=W9HkTk-ZUkOjRM&imgurl=http://www.rinxwatches.com/images/detailed/1/casio_g_shock_g300ml-1a_xlarge.jpg&w=500&h=529&ei=qwzNTtKMKOXZ0QGDkPEY&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=682&sig=104805151837594551925&page=1&tbnh=144&tbnw=136&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0&tx=80&ty=88

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Specializes in Just starting out in a Nursing Home..
Here's a don't -

The watches made by NurseMates get water in them! While water resistant is printed on the back, this may be referring to the "guts" of the watch and not the face. I'm the type to wash my hands and forearms THOROUGHLY after a run in with poop, vomit, bodily fluids (oh my!), and this watch is collecting water in the face. Condensation and water droplets obscure the second hand. This is just no good.

I'm hesitant to get a Wal-Mart cheapie for that very reason. Fabric and leather are no-no's. I prefer the plastic variety (see my vigorous hand/arm washing routine above) because you can wash the band and swab with an alcohol wipe when necessary.

Still searching for the perfect watch. I've got a few on my amazon wishlist to try.

o know..im picky about watches too..glow in the drk for 3rd shift..im blind gotta see second hand..lol..citizens makes a really nice med watch..prt of proceeds go to breast cancer..which i thought nice,,,:heartbeat

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Specializes in ED/ICU/TELEMETRY/LTC.

No matter what, I can't be wearing no ugly watch.

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Glad you found on you like. I was looking at those online but I always thought they look rather bulky and a little manly :)) is it very bulky?

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I got a casio watch from target. Has military time, date, glow in the dark hands and a rubber band. It was like $30 or so and is a pretty good watch!

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Specializes in Medical /Neuro, Oncology, LTC, Home Care.
Glad you found on you like. I was looking at those online but I always thought they look rather bulky and a little manly :)) is it very bulky?

umm no its not really too bulky.. you can always try it on yourself. Yes they are manly but i dont care. I get what I like... and its something that i need also, d/t outdoor activities. :nurse:

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Definitely get water resistant!

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Specializes in Cardio-Pulmonary; Med-Surg; Private Duty.

Since when can you wear a watch in an OR setting? :confused:

I prefer a fob watch that pins onto the chest of my scrubs -- no worries about germies, and I can use both hands in any position and still see my watch at any time.

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Specializes in Just starting out in a Nursing Home..
umm no its not really too bulky.. you can always try it on yourself. Yes they are manly but i dont care. I get what I like... and its something that i need also, d/t outdoor activities. :nurse:

omg..lol. I actually wore my fathers watch to take my state exam..talk about bulky and manly..but it worked..I have just now ordered one on my own..there is this site called the bradley exchange or something i will have to look it up and they have beautiful medical watches. I believe part of the proceeds go to breast cancer research to which is nice;)

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