Watches

Look into Garmin Vivofit, I'm not sure about displaying seconds but it has everything else you mentioned above. You also don't have to charge it every couple of days since its battery operated.

If you just want a watch sans pedometer get a Timex from target, it has a backlight, displays seconds, and is waterproof. These usually cost less than $30.

Get something you won't cry much about if it gets broken/stolen/crushed by gurney/DOA due to accidental proximity to MRI scan, etc. Cheap waterproof stuff from Walmart for $20 or so has seconds and shows time, and that is everything you really need for work around patients. Splurge and show off as much as your heart desires and credit withstands but when you are off bedside care, strictly.

I have a Timex IronMan watch. Waterproof, day, date, has seconds, even a timer. An indiglo light too. Nothing more fancy than that, I think I paid $40 for it at Kohl's.

If you are looking for something really nice take a look at the Android wear gear. I believe you can change the display of the watch and get a second hand pretty easily. I'm sure there are apps to measure steps but i don't know bout heart rate. Thought it's pretty overkill for being around patients. As previously stated get something that is sturdy and waterproof but also not anything you pay an arm and a leg for. A backlight would be nice for when you are going into patients rooms.

Cheapest thing you can find that is waterproof, has a second hand, and can be cleaned with alcohol and/or bleach if necessary. Something that you won't care if it gets destroyed at work. Consider it disposable.

I agree with this. You NEVER know when someone may have projectile vomit or BM or how far snot can fly from a coughing trach'd patient. You want something you can clean easily and throw away if needed. During codes you sling stuff around like its nobody's business so it'd suck to get something costly just to sling it across a side rail when you're grabbing the ambu bag.

Thanks all........I didn't really think about losing it or it being damaged or just very yucked. Good advice!!

I wore a G-Shock in the ICU. Waterproof, drop-proof and me-proof. Loved it. Plus it looks super cool.

I liked my stethoscope watch. It doesn't light up but do you really need it to light up?