As a nurse, you are constantly washing your hands with soap. This constant cleaning is great for fighting germs; however, it takes a toll on your skin. The harsh soap is constantly stripping away natural oils from your skin leaving it dry and uncomfortable. Our favorite weapon to fight against this is using Remedy® Skin Repair Cream. This gentle moisturizer is packed with nutrients that your skin needs that the harsh soaps had taken away. Using this daily to help restore your skin’s natural moisture balance. The Remedy line also includes cleansers as well as protectants. The protectants are perfect if your skin is so dry that it has cracked and needs an extra barrier to help it get better.

For many nursing students, the end of school is in sight! So keep this image in mind... just a few more weeks to go!

Budgeting is something in life that nobody wants to actually do, but we have to. So, here are some quick tips that can help you save money or how to shop smarter.

1. Bring your lunch from home. 9 out of 10 times, making your lunch is cheaper than buying it everyday. It also ensures you will have something you actually want to eat (which isn't always the case with cafeterias or nearby food places).

2. Buy clearance scrubs. They are the same high quality scrubs that you normally buy, except they are for less money. Usually clearance scrubs are when companies ordered more than they actually sold, and need to move the product to make space for new styles and colors of scrubs.

3. Grocery shopping. Make a list before going in and never ever go when you are hungry (because everything looks good- and you tell yourself you can eat it all). Doing these two things can help keep your food budget in check and not splurge.

4. 48 Hour Rule. Wait 48 hours before making medium to significant purchase decisions. Many times, the urge to get that product you think you have to have will go away after a few hours. So, when you see something you really want, walk away and come back a few days later if you still really want it. This also gives you time to find a coupon to use to get it at a discounted price.

Having short hair has some real perks. For one, it dries faster, is usually easier to manage. Below are  few of our favorite styles for people with short hair. So, if you are thinking you want to chop off your locks, check out these great styles you can go for!

Which hairstyle do you like best?

Check out this cool infographic from Jacksonville University. Nursing isn't just a great career because you help others- it can help keep you in shape!

To cut or not to cut? That is the question.

Every nurse has been faced with this decision at least once in her career. When you’re on duty, it is important that you keep your hair out your face (not to mention your patients’ faces) so you can see exactly what you’re doing. Having to constantly brush bangs from your eyes can be distracting and dangerous. No matter what style you choose, practicality is key.
Now some of us would offer our right arm to the scissors before we ever lopped our locks. Growing hair out takes patience and time. Why sacrifice that hard-earned length for a look that could go terribly wrong? Well…how about the chance that it could go wonderfully well? Short hair is hot in the fashion world and practical in the everyday world. It’s an option worth at least some consideration.
In the end, the best style for you is the one that makes you feel the most comfortable. So whichever do you choose, do it with the glowing confidence that makes you the awesome nurse you are!

For long hair, try these up-dos:

* Ponytail: Keep it simple with this classic, yet playful style

* French Bun: Pile it neat, messy, low, high, tight or loose. Buns offer you the freedom of variety

* Fishtail Braid: Achieve this intricate-looking style with just a few quick & easy steps.

For short hair, try these cuts:

* The Bob: The perfect way to frame  your beautiful face

* Pixie Cut: Closely trimmed on the back and sides with a slightly longer top layer, a pixie cut is the key to a low maintenance morning

* Crop Cut: Go for a tousled-looking version of the pixie cut.

For more hairstyle tips check out Scrubs Magazine to see check out all their style and haircut tips!

24 hours.

1440 minutes.

86,400 seconds.

Our daily cycle is bound by these numbers. The amount of time we get from morning to night is non-negotiable. No amount of time management, no matter how efficient, can ever change that. Instead, time management is all about taking that fixed quantity and squeezing out as much quality as possible. Cross more off your to-do list. Make more time for yourself. Try these techniques and see if you can’t increase the quality of your day.

It's finally graduation! It is time to walk across that stage and get that diploma you have earned! After the countless all night study sessions, ability to nap where-ever, learning to adapt quickly to the chaos that has surrounded you, you are now ready to enter the nursing field. If you haven't gotten that dream job yet, here are some tips to make sure you stand out and land the job!

1.) Network. Go to any event where local healthcare places might be (trade shows, job fairs, events on campus, etc.). Networking allows you to meet a variety of people who potentially can help you land your first job. It is also a great way to get to know professionals in the field you are looking to enter and to learn about opportunities you might not otherwise learn about.

2.) Be on good terms with your nursing instructors. For most positions, employers will require a list of references/recommendations. An instructor is a perfect resource for a recommendation. They know your work habits, they most likely have spent a lot of time with you, so they know your personality and would be able to write you the best recommendation.

3.) Ask questions at the interview. Usually, at the end of the interview, the interviewer will ask, "so do you have any questions for me?". Be prepared to ask questions. Ask about the company itself, the environment and type of people that work there. Not only will these questions get you answers that are important for you to decide if the company is a right fit for you, it also shows the interviewer that you have prepared for the meeting and are interested as much in them as they are in you.

4.) Customize your Resumé. Not every job you apply for will be the same, so the resume shouldn't be the same for each application. Tweak your resume with keywords or actions that the job is looking for. This will make you more appealing to the interviewer.

5.) Volunteer. White looking for a permanent job, volunteer at a hospital or other health care facility to keep your medical skills up to date as well as gaining experience in the industry you want to have a career in.

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.

March 5-11 is National Sleep Awareness Week™. This is around the time that the clocks are changed to an hour ahead and many people will lose an hour of sleep. The goal of the National Sleep Foundation is to spread awareness on the importance of sleep and how to make time in our busy lives to get the necessary amount of sleep. In honor of National Sleep Awareness Week, here are two myths & facts about sleep that we can easily relate to associate as nurses!

You can “cheat” the amount of sleep you get

I know we all think we can do this. We will just substitute sleep with sugary foods & caffeine galore! However no matter how much energy you pump into your body, you will still crash after the sugar/caffeine high. If you don’t get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep you will go into sleep deprivation and that could lead to health problems. As nurses, sometimes we are asked to do overtime and take on extra shifts. While our patients are our #1 priority at work, we have to make sure we are giving ourselves enough time to get sleep and recharge the battery. A nurse with little to no sleep is no good for patients who require our complete attention to the details!

Ways to stay awake while driving

We have all heard the tips: crack the window, turn on the AC or pump up the music will help you stay awake on those late night drives back home. However, most of these seem to be ineffective. If you are tired there are two options. 1.) Get to a rest area and take a 15-30 minute nap to re-charge your battery or 2.) Get a caffeinated drink to help you stay awake for a little while. The only downside with the caffeinated drink is that you will have to wait about thirty minutes before you will feel the effects of the caffeine. If you have to drive at night after a long shift plan ahead: either take a quick nap after your shift at the hospital then drive home, or drink an energy drink of some kind a half an hour before your shift ends. Ideally you would avoid driving at all while you are tired, but understandably you can’t avoid it all the time.

Try to remember to take care of yourself and get the necessary amount of sleep so you can be 100% on your shift. As nurses you know it’s imperative that you stay on top of your game and for some, mistakes can lead to big problems. Sleep well and be rested for your next shift. If you need help, check out the National Sleep Foundation’s website for tips as well as sleep professionals in your area.

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