wrist watch, fob watch or lanyard watch?

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I am a nursing student and I'm about to go on my first placement. I was wondering what watch I should wear. I was concerned that wrist watches pose possible infection risks, also worried about it catching on elderly clients skin.

Are lanyard watches a good idea or do they get in the way?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated :)

Specializes in Rehab.

I have a fossil watch that is totally smooth... plus, the links make it a little bit big on my wrist, which allows me to push it up a bit on my arm when I need to. I've never ever had a problem with it, and I'm a very rough and tumble kind of girl. It just might outlast me! :D Anyway, I'd recommend the wrist, but what is an fob watch?:confused:

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Specializes in Rehab.

I have a fossil watch that is totally smooth... plus, the links make it a little bit big on my wrist, which allows me to push it up a bit on my arm when I need to. I've never ever had a problem with it, and I'm a very rough and tumble kind of girl. It just might outlast me! :D Anyway, I'd recommend the wrist, but what is an fob watch?:confused:

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Thanks for all the replies, definately food for thought. Think I'll have a look at some Fossil watches tomorrow.

Hishands, a fob watch is just one of those that clip onto your top.

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Thanks for all the replies, definately food for thought. Think I'll have a look at some Fossil watches tomorrow.

Hishands, a fob watch is just one of those that clip onto your top.

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My instructor suggested we get a rubber band on our watch since we wash our hands so much. Apparently (I took her word on this) leather stinks pretty bad when it gets wet constantly. Good luck!

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My instructor suggested we get a rubber band on our watch since we wash our hands so much. Apparently (I took her word on this) leather stinks pretty bad when it gets wet constantly. Good luck!

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Thanks for that, I can imagine leather would pong after a while :)

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Thanks for that, I can imagine leather would pong after a while :)

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Specializes in Stroke Rehab, Elderly, Rehab. Ortho.

I have mostly used a fob watch with no problems. I have on occassions worn a wrist watch and have never caught anyones skin but usually if I am about to do anything to them that puts them at risk I take my watch off and put it in my pocket for the timebeing...

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Specializes in Emergency Dept, M/S.

We're only allowed to use lanyards if they are break-away ones. Too many confused pt's to pull on them, or things to catch them on.

My watch has been a GREAT ice-breaker. It's a Red Sox watch, and even today while taking my pt's vitals (a 30-something pt with a 30-something roommate), he commented "Hey XXX, she's got a Red Sox watch!", and we had a lot of good talk about the Sox and the upcoming game tonight.

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I Think It Depends On The Individual; I Am Allergic To Most Of The Wrist Bands Except Sterling Silver.

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Me personally, i hate lanyard anything!! Bending over in front a patient and its falling all over them and everywhere else.

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