What kinda watch....

woman_king · May 19, 2010

We were told it had to be a watch with a second hand, not a digital one. And I got a $10 one from Target. So far, it works extremely well! And looks nice, too.

NGeorgia · May 19, 2010

We Arant required to have a watch, but I bought a timex ironman in white resin or plastic. It has the day, date, 24hr time, and seconds

Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · May 19, 2010

I strongly advise against a digital watch, because more often that not, you'll always get a pulse rate of 60 :)

Get a cheap watch with a second hand and, given that you will do a lot of handwashing, is preferably waterproof and/or easy to remove. WalMart sells a great one for less than $10: waterproof, velcro strap and large easy-to-read face.

Military time is easy to master: if it's after 12 noon, then add 12 to whatever the hour is (ex.: 4:14pm is 16:14pm). Midnight is 0:00.

dietsprite · May 19, 2010

I first used a digital watch, but I found that my pulses were not as accurate.

LOL Don't use the stop-watch on your cell phone either. I did that one day that I left my watch at home and it was a disaster.

The best idea is to get one with a second hand! It makes life so much easier.

nursingstudent221 · May 19, 2010

Military time is easy to master: if it's after 12 noon, then add 12 to whatever the hour is (ex.: 4:14pm is 16:14pm). Midnight is 0:00.

Thank for that tip i have never thought of it like that.

Silverdragon102, BSN · May 19, 2010

I much prefer a fob watch which attaches to clothing and saves having to take off and on when doing hand washing

RNMeg · May 20, 2010

I have the Rip Curl Montana watch. It has a clean, easy-to-read face, second hand, and no numbers so military time is easier (for me, at least). It has a leather band and I've never damaged it washing my hands. It's a little pricy unless you can find it on sale, but it's worth it for me, because it's hard to find watches that fit my wrists.

loki3981 · May 20, 2010

I'm allergic to metal and can't have the back of the watch face directly against my skin. I know that the cuff style usually has a leather cuff protecting me. I just checked out the Rip Curl site and saw the Aurora that seems to be totally encased in rubber. Does anyone know for sure? I'd hate to get it and it have the metal exposed.

RNMeg · May 20, 2010

I'm allergic to metal and can't have the back of the watch face directly against my skin. I know that the cuff style usually has a leather cuff protecting me. I just checked out the Rip Curl site and saw the Aurora that seems to be totally encased in rubber. Does anyone know for sure? I'd hate to get it and it have the metal exposed.

If you look at that watch on Amazon.com, it has different angles so you can see the back of the watch. Unfortunately, there is a metal panel on the back where it would contact the wrist :crying2: So a no-go for your allergies.

BacktotheBeach, ADN, BSN, RN · May 20, 2010

I just found the watch I want for nursing school. It is a Dakota, made for nurses. It is analog, has LED on the numbers so you can see in low light, has a 15 second pulse on the sweeping second hand to help with timings, and a military time ring, too. Comes in a couple colors and band styles, under $40. They also have a clip on style--good for your allergies.

Dakota has the kiosks in malls, also you can find it online.

DolceVita, ADN, BSN, RN · May 20, 2010

Actually am going to start using a fob watch because I do not have time to bumble about taking off my watch to wash my hands. Then when I put it back on my wrist, if my skin isn't bone dry, the skin gets irritated where the watch rubs. Also, alcohol rub gets in an around the watch strap which irritates my skin further.

I wish there was a better selection of fob watches here in the US.