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We Heart Nurses!
While Nurses Day has been observed by the government since 1982, nurses nationwide have celebrated since 1953. Nurses have one of the most thankless jobs out there today. Sometimes patients don’t realize just how much goes into caring for them on a daily basis.
Nurses work longer and harder hours than many “outsiders” would ever realize. Nurses are dedicated, passionate people who want to help make as many people as possible feel better. Nurses week is a fantastic way for all the nurses to get together and appreciate what each other does on a daily basis and with a smile on their faces (most of the time). It is also a great public awareness event that reminds everyone about the nurses they have interacted with in the past and to show appreciation for them.
Scrubs 123 is proud to be a supporter of nurses everywhere. Our focus is to make the process of getting nursing scrubs easy and a little bit fun so you can stay focused on your patients and yourself. As a token of our gratitude please enjoy 20% off your purchase using the coupon code: NURSEWEEK20. Offer expires at 11:59 on Friday May 11, 2012.
The Pocket Dilemma
With scrubs you can have as many or as few pockets as you can dream of. The standards are usually 1-4 pockets on a scrub top. For pants, it can go up to 7 pockets! How do you know which garment to pick? Some nursing professions need all the different pockets while others have hardly anything they need to carry on them at all times.
If you are dentist or dental hygienist chest pockets on your tops are not necessary. Since there is so much bending required, it would be almost dangerous to carry many things because something could fall onto the patient. A great option for tops would be the 8800 series. It has many different print designs as well as solid colors. It has two pockets near the waist to hold something temporarily like tissues or a cell phone.
For a nurse working with children, you may need some more pockets to hold all your equipment. Something like the 4256s V-neck would be ideal to keep the pens, cell phone, lollipops & medical equipment organized and easily accessible.
Prefer to have your pockets on your pants? There are plenty of places to have those as well! Again, each profession will require a different placement. You can get pants on the back, the sides and the front of the scrubs.
Side pocket:
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| ComfortEase 9351 | AngelStat 896 | ComfortEase 8854 |
Front Pockets
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| AngelStat 894 | ComfortEase 8850 |
Back Pocket
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| PerforMAX 800 | ComfortEase 900 | AngelStat 600 |
Vets- Ideal scrubs for handling animals of all kinds
Today’s veterinarians & veterinarian technicians handle lots of pets. These pets range from the dogs & cats to snakes, horses and more. It is imperative to have scrubs that are durable as well as made of material that is easily washable.
Handling animals like dogs & cats which can shed, having cotton heavy scrub will only make the hairs stick to you more. Nobody likes to to start looking like their patients! Wear scrubs that are more polyester. While polyester sounds like it might be rough and uncomfortable, there have been huge strides in the processing of polyester. Now polyester is one of the softest materials for scrubs with the same qualities of polyester. For veterinarians, we suggest getting tops & pants from our PerforMAX™ line. The scrubs are made of 100% polyester and have special wicking which allows the fabric to take moisture away from the skin which keeps the wearer dry & cool.
Additionally, veterinarians need a lab coat that can handle the daily activities in the office. For this reason we suggest the MDT12: Unisex Staff Length Lab Coat. The staff length allows you to move easily without having a long lab coat to get caught on the knee when kneeling up & down to greet the animals. This lab coat also has ample pockets for all the accessories and items that a veterinarian needs to examine their patients. This particular lab coat is made of 80% polyester/ 20% cotton. This is a good ratio when handling animals. It is easy to brush off the hair from the animals.
For all your practice’s scrub & lab coat needs check out scrubs123 for extensive options for scrubs & lab coats.
Ways to keep your back from being in pain all day
Did you know that as a nurse, you have a higher chance of having back issues? Then when you think about it, this makes sense. With all the bending over to get stats on the patient and checking their IV pumps, etc. as well as the moving of patients for the various reasons. Here are some tips we have heard over the years on best ways to avoid major back issues.
When a patient needs to be lifted or moved, don’t do it alone. Two nurses are better than one in this sort of situation. Also, if there is a mechanical lift, take advantage of it!
If you must do it alone make sure you follow these tips: Keep your back straight, try not to bend & twist at the same time and to carry the weight in your thighs & calf muscles rather than your lower back.
To strengthen your back muscles, take up some yoga! Doing some of the traditional positions can stretch and strengthen your back muscles. If you are feeling a bit sore, do one of these positions and it can bring you relief pretty quickly!
Bridge Pose: Lie on your back and bring your feet close to your bottom (knees will be at a 45 degree angle). With your arms at your side flex your butt muscles and lift your butt into the air to make a straight line from your knees to your chest.
Child’s Pose: Kneel on the ground and sit on your heels. Align your knees to be should width apart. Extend your arms in front of your head. Lean forward until your head touches the ground (or as far as you are comfortable going). Your chest will be right above your legs. Stretch for about 20-30 seconds then slowly go back up to the sitting position.
Lab Coats for Him & Her!
Women's Staff Length MDT11
Men's Full Length w/ Knot Button 317
All of our lab coats can be custom embroidered and typically ship in 7 days (typically in two if you don’t get embroidery).
ComfortEase Cargo Pants- A S123 Favorite!
One of our favorite scrub pants would have to be the ComfortEase Unisex Cargo Pants with Drawstring. These pants have three pockets to carry all the daily items a nurse might have. Two of the pockets are on the sides of the scrub pants which allow for easy access, and are deep so they can carry the bulky items such as highlighters/ sharpies or treats for your well behaved patients (perfect for nurses who work in pediatrics!)
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Not only do these pants have lots of space to store things, they feature a four panel construction for added durability. These scrub pants are also comprised of 65% polyester and 35% cotton to give you a comfortable pant that has minimal shrinking and the color won’t fade. These scrub pants are available in regular length and tall length (35” inseam). This pant can be paired with the 910 reversible top or the ComfortEase Women’s Tunic top (8851).
A Soft Touch: ComfortEase 900 & 910
The 910 & 900 Reversible nursing scrub set is our most popular ComfortEase top and pants. ComfortEase is our softest scrub brand with a blend of polyester and cotton. By blending these two materials, we get the softness and comfort of cotton, while having the strength and durability of the polyester. The polyester also reduces the amount of shrinking that will occur.
The pants have a braided drawstring to make it easy to tie and untie the pants. They also have one large pocket in the back to store items temporarily when you need to free up your hands. The loose cut of the legs allows anyone with any body shape to find a pair that is comfortable and fit perfectly.
The top has one chest pocket, perfect for any nurse that has only a few items to carry throughout the day. It also is generously cut so that there is more room across the back. This allows you to move freely without feeling constricted by your scrubs.
Both the top and the bottom have a soil-release finish which helps keep scrubs cleaner and resist stains. They are also reversible in case you get a cut in the pocket- this way you can keep the scrubs for a little bit longer!
Nurse’s Gear
A nurse does more than what any patient realizes. Nurses are the medical provider, the support system, the stern mother, the maid, and so much more. To do all these rolls nurses must be equipped. Here is our Nurses’ Gear Guide-
1.) Pens. A staple of the nurses’ arsenal. You never know when you will need a pen, and it would be very smart to always keep a back up because somehow pens have a knack for running away when you need them the most. If you don’t want the pen staying loose in your pocket, take advantage of the scissor pocket. Clip the pen onto the scissor pocket and the pen will stay in one place so you can find it when you need it. Use a scrub top like the AngelStat™ V-neck w/ two pockets which has the additional scissor pocket within the front pocket.
2.) Scrubs with pockets. Lots of them! With all the different items nurses need to carry around from patient to patient, pockets are a must have for scrubs! For maximum number of pockets, match the PerforMax™ 839 scrub top with two large pockets with the PerforMax™ Cargo scrub pants which has four pockets (2 front and 2 side pockets).
3.) Peppermint oil or other scented oil- for the patients that don’t smell like flowers or candy. Sometimes it’s just nature that a few patients will not smell good. But as a nurse, we must go in and stay professional and friendly. So, a little secret is to put some peppermint below the nose so you can smell something nice and remain composed and prevent the patient from feeling conscious about their body odor.
4.) Bag of tricks. Aka the tote bag that holds all the items a nurse needs throughout his/her shift. With all the items that are needed for the job on a daily basis, plus the personal items such as lunch, a wallet, phone, extra scrubs, change of clothes, etc. a nurse needs a bag that is able to hold it all and still look cute & trendy. Check out Medline’s trendy totes made of 50% recycled products and prices start at just $6.18!
5.) Stethoscope. Many nurses are responsible for having their own stethoscopes while on their shift. It is important to get a high quality stethoscope. We think it’s also important to have a back up stethoscope, because when working in the medical profession, we know surprises are the norm and a back up stethoscope should be in the nurse’s arsenal
6.) Scissors: You never know when you or a fellow nurse/ doctor will need some scissors. They can be for serious issues like cutting patients out of their clothes in the ER, or opening a package of fruit snacks for a patient who is too weak to open it themselves.
7.) Music: When you are on break, you need to escape the drama & stress the job brings. Go somewhere quiet and listen to your favorite music. Music is known to help relieve stress and it will certainly break up the day being able to listen to some music half way through the shift!
For all of your accessories & scrub needs visit www.scrubs123.com for the lowest prices on quality scrubs!
How to Handle Difficult Family Members
You have 10 patients you have to check up on during your shift in the ICU. As you walk into the 4th patient’s room you encounter the dreaded scene. A highly emotional family sees you walk in and they attack. Some crying hysterically wanting to know if their loved one is going to be ok, others, like the father, are getting upset and yelling at you thinking he can do your job better than you or the doctors can. While you might want to run or make sarcastic comments back, you know this will not help your case in the long run. You know you need to calm the family down (after all it probably isn’t great for the patient having their stress level go up because of their family), but you also have 6 other patients you need to check on and get vitals for. Here are some ways to help you handle that kind of family:
1.) Listen. Let them talk, many times if the family knows you are listening and understanding what they are saying they feel more comfortable and begin to trust you. Many people just need to vent out what they are thinking and feeling and suddenly they feel better.
2.) Reassure. When dealing with a family member, no matter what state they may be in, make sure you keep reminding them that you are doing everything in your power to help care for the patient along with the doctors.
3.) What you say. Remember, most of the family probably did not go to medical school. While medical lingo is the way you speak normally, pause and remember to speak “human” to the family!
4.) Strength in Numbers. If you have an extra aggressive family member, you don’t have to face them alone. Bring another nurse along when you talk to the family member so you have backup in case you need it. Also, that other nurse may be able to calm down the family member in a way you didn’t think of!
Handling difficult family members is tough and sometimes you just want to avoid it. Hang in there and support the family. It’s sometimes hard to remember between your rounds, all the procedures you need to follow and personal things that are on your mind that the family could be in a panic & fear state of mind. Any support you give them will help them calm down and allow you to do your job.
Spring time scrubs
It is officially spring! Which means it’s time for spring cleaning to make room for some new scrub tops! Here, spring means printed scrub tops and bright cheerful colors! Here are our suggestions for printed tops:
226: These bright printed tops are on mock wrap shirts that are fitted to every body type. They are the kind of top that will put a smile on everyone’s face!
4693RDOR: This bright orange top is bringing retro back! Perfect for that rainy day where everyone needs some sunshine!
8800: These scrubs tops are a bit more muted for the folks who want prints but not all the flash and bright colors.
800: Another great option for anyone looking for printed tops that aren’t flashy & bright.
The big colors for the spring are: Purple, Orange & Turquoise. Play around with these colors: mix and matching these colors and maybe doing purple pants with a black or khaki top. For all your scrubs needs shop www.scrubs123.com!