Grey’s Anatomy Uniforms

Monday Funday

Monday, August 23, 2010 by Liza Guikema

For one day only our Junior Fit V-Neck Scrubs Top from Grey's Anatomy Uniforms is on sale for $15.99. This top regularly goes for $22.99 so don't miss your chance to stock up now during our Monday Funday sale.

If you want to hear what othes think of this style take a look at the product reviews; our customers have nothing but positive things to say about this uniform scrub top and they have some helpful hints about sizing and fit. Here's what Phyllis from Boca Raton, Florida said in her review:

the best scrubs!

i just love the way these are so flattering. i wore them for the first time and got compliments from everyone. they give u a nice shape not the boxy look from most scrubs. and SO comfy.........i'm getting every color!

Click here to order this top now and don't forget to check back on Monday, August 30th to see our next drastic markdown.

Scrubzone Sweepstakes

Friday, August 20, 2010 by Liza Guikema

Good morning. I have some exciting news to share with you today: Landau Scrubs is currently running a Scrubzone Sweepstakes (which you can enter here) and there are some amazing prizes up for grabs! You just fill out a short form to enter and you can also upload a video and show off how you rock your ScrubZone. The prizes for this sweepstakes include a T.V., Blue Ray Disc Player, Macbook Air and iPod Touch (fun, right?). I would love to see a few Lydia's Uniforms customers snag these prizes so go get your entry in today. Best of luck!

Product Review: Grey's Anatomy by Barco Junior Fit V-Neck Scrub Top

Friday, August 13, 2010 by Liza Guikema

Awesome Scrubs

"I have been wearing scrubs for 24 years and this style on the Greys scrubs is awesome. The material flows so nicely and doesn't look slept in. These are the best scrubs I have ever worn. They look very sharp and taylored, not the unisex style that one size fits all!! I wish they had more of these. I have them in 3 different colors! Someone finally "got it" about making scrubs that look nice."

-Cj
Columbus, Ohio

Employees Review our New Lydia's Line

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 by Mandy Lovell

We are so excited about our new Lydia's line we had to test them out for ourselves. I asked a few Lydia's employees to try them on and share what they thought of these medical scrubs. Find out what they had to say!

I tried on the new Pro Stretch Cha Cha Top in the color Aqua and the Swing Pants in Steel Grey. I love that the material is light weight and stretches with movement! I tried the scrub top in large (my normal size) and the fit was great and roomy in the chest area. The gathered back detail definitely gives the top a fitted and feminine look!

The pants were very comfortable throughout the waist, hip and thigh areas. However, the length of these pants was a bit short on me since I usually wear a 34 inch inseam and this style is offered in a 31" inseam. Overall, I liked the look, feel and comfort of this medical uniform!

-Liz, Special Sales Representative

I tried on our Lydia's Pro Stretch Jitterbug Top in Pink Blush/Navy. The top was great! It was soft and comfortable. The stretch knit side panels give you so much movement. Being large chested I was a little scared that it wouldn't fit in that area and I was surprised to have so much room.

I also tried our Lydia's Pro Stretch Mambo Pant in Navy. These pants had a lot of movement to them as well. Being short (barley reaching 5'2) these pants were a little long on me. I flipped the waistband over for a perfect length. I also love all of the pockets that these pants have. I believe that the Jitterbug Top and Mambo Pant tend to run slightly large.

-Lori, Call Center Team Leader

I am in love with the new Pro Stretch scrubs! I tried on the Tango Top in Chocolate/Pink Blush and the Salsa Pants in Chocolate. I tried on the size that I would normally wear and they fit just right. I am 5’4” and the length on the pants was close to being too long, but as long as I wore the New Nurse Mates Bryar or the Dansko Professional Clog that have a little bit of height to them it was a perfect length. The material is very rich looking because it has sheen to it. They are comfortable to wear, the stretch allows for movement without feeling confined. So, if I were required to wear scrubs for a uniform these are definitely what I would pick.

-Regina, Special Sales Manager

We would love to hear what you have to say about our new Lydia's line. Feel free to leave a comment here!

Ask Liza

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 by Liza Guikema

Send me your questions about products, sizing, styles or anything regarding your medical uniforms and I'll answer them here on the blog. Today's question is from Rose:

Q. I have over 40 of the cutest fashionable as well as traditional scrubs in a wide variety of colors. I love them all and enjoy wearing them, some have hardly been worn. Unfortunately my hospital just changed our policy that all RNs wear royal blue. I can see the logic but for me it was a tragedy because it throws a wrench in my love for getting dressed for work. What's worse is all the money I spent for these clothes where now I can't wear over 80% of them. I'm finding some of the scrubs, esp. Koi, cross over well for streetwear. A lot of them don't crossover like the Greys Anatomy junior tops (I have 8 of these!). Some tops I can sleep in. People have recommended donating, selling, or making bags out of them. All good ideas but I still wish I could just wear them so I won't feel like I've wasted so much money. If you've heard of any ideas of how other nurses with large closets have handled this problem, throw them my way. This all seems so unimportant especially since I see real problems that my poor patients deal with, but I'm really bummed out about this. Thanks!

A. Hi Rose, thanks for the question. It sounds like you're on the right track with your ideas about reusing your medical scrubs. Here are a few more suggestions:

If you intend to use these medical scrubs again in the future, (at a different job or if you expect the dress code of your current job to change again) then I think it's a great idea to hold on to them. I would look at each piece and see how it would work best in your wardrobe. If you have a pair that are incredibly comfy, try using them as exercise apparel. Scrubs are made to move, so many of them would work perfectly during a session on the treadmill. And why not take another pair and turn them into PJs? If they're clean, soft and comfortable, then go for it! As for your most fashionable pieces, like the Koi Uniforms you mentioned, incorporate them into your everyday wardrobe. Pair your stylish scrub tops with jeans and cute shoes and nobody has to know you're wearing scrubs. And lastly, take your functional medical uniforms and wear them when you work at home. Put all those pockets to good use when you're spring cleaning or working in the garden. These tops and pants are made for hard work, so why not use them when you're working off the job?

If you don't intend on wearing these scrubs to work again, pass them on or repurpose them. Many organizations, like thrift stores or relief groups will gladly accept these scrubs as donations. Get a receipt for this donation and you could claim it as a deduction on your taxes. One Lydia's customer even suggested donating them to a local theatre company.

If you can't afford to donate, you can always sell them. E-bay, consignment shops and Cragislist are a few places to start.

Still looking for ideas; get creative! An employee here at Lydia's made these amazing quilts out of print tops. I also had a customer share that she created a pillowcase for her toddler out of the cartoon prints. Pick out your favorite prints and create something new and one of a kind. Anything goes from blankets to bags or a whole new piece of clothing!

Best of luck! Let us know what you decide to do.

Diversity of Nursing

Monday, May 10, 2010 by Guest Blogger

When I was little, I always wanted to be famous: either a rock star or an actress. I guess for me, nursing has been the next best thing. I’ve been a nurse for eight years, and

it’s been one great ride.

Who knew as a nurse I’d get to be on tv, on the radio, and in print? Who knew I’d get to spend a day or two of work crawling through a giant model of a colon, or that I’d get to dress up as a pirate and sail on the lake while educating others on the importance of sun safety? I’ve had the privilege of being with patients in their first days of life, and others in their last.

My career as a nurse has offered me an incredible amount of diverse experiences. I’ve spent time as an inpatient oncology nurse, providing patients with potentially life lengthening treatments and giving comfort to those with terminal pain. I was lucky enough after leaving that role to become a patient and community educator, where I explained to newly diagnosed cancer patients what to expect and how to cope with their illness. I was able to work with community groups, to educate them on the prevention and early detection of cancer, that’s where all the pirate and tv stuff came in.

Then, my whole life changed. I had two kids and knew that as important as my career is, there is nothing more important than my own beautiful family. I decided to totally change my focus and take a job where I only work two days a week as a staff nurse on a pediatric unit, where I also get to spend time floating to the obstetrics unit. There I get to help educate my clients on another topic about which I am very passionate: breastfeeding. I feel like as a parent, I can empathize with mothers and fathers of my patients, while being able to relate to the patients themselves, like singing songs with them about purple dinosaurs or little red, furry monsters.

A year ago, I received my master’s in nursing education and one day, hope to land a faculty job at a school of nursing so I can teach blooming nurses about all I’ve learned, and let them know about what a wonderful career they have ahead of them. I’m not too old to remember what nursing school was like and remember how I would have liked to have been treated as a student!

There have been days that were really hard, but many that were intensely rewarding. Some days I wish I would have went the rock star route, but when it all comes down to it, I feel absolutely blessed to be able to have a career where I am able to make such a difference in the lives of others.

Erin Wyatt, MSN, RN, OCN®, CBCN, CLS
Bloomington, Indiana

Product Review: Grey's Anatomy by Barco Uniforms Raglan Sleeve Scrub Top

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 by Liza Guikema

A customer in Houston, Texas left the following review of the Grey's Anatomy by Barco Scrubs Raglan Sleeve Scrub Top:

Awesome top! Comfy, stretchy, makes you look long and lean. I get so MANY compliments when I wear this top and matching pant. TWILIGHT is the NEW BLACK!!!!!
-mlwrn2b
Houston TX

Want to see what all the fuss is about? Click here to order this top or view all of our Grey's Anatomy Uniforms here.

Our Contest Winner Is...

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 by Liza Guikema

My congrats go out to Kristen Good, a Certified Pediatric RN at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Kristen was the winner of our Editor @ Large contest for March and she has won a $50 gift card to Lydia's. Kristen wears medical uniforms everytime she works and she loves Grey's Anatomy Scrubs. She also likes, "any scrubs with bright bold colors and cute styles." I hope that she can use her gift certificate to find a new pair of nursing scrubs that fit and look great!

For last month's contest we asked the question: What field of nursing/healthcare do you work in? What are your favorite and least favorite aspects of this field? Here is Kristen's winning response:

"I have been an RN for three years have been working on a

Pediatric Acute Care Younger Children and Infant Medical floor. Everyone always comments how "hard it must be" to work with children when they find out I am a Pediatric RN. The truth is, the rewards of the job totally outweigh all the hard times. My patients may be small, cute and very fragile, but they are resilient. They bounce back quickly, forgive easily and have the best smiles and giggles. On good days I get to sing songs, draw, color and play peek-a-boo. Of course, there are other days that I have to stick them for blood multiple times, watch parents receive a devastating diagnosis, comfort grieving families and send children to the ICU. There are also days where I get thrown up on, pooped on and yelled at by angry parents. There are parents who aren't very involved with their child's care and there are others who purposely hurt their child. There are many ups and downs, but my little patients are worth it! I love what I do and wouldn't trade my job for the world."

Want to win your own gift card to Lydia's? Enter this month's contest here.

An Exclusive Scrubs Coupon Just for You

Saturday, April 3, 2010 by Liza Guikema

Thanks for visiting the Lydia's Blog today. You picked a good day to stop by; I have an exclusive scrubs coupon that's valid this weekend only :-) Today and tomorrow you can take $5 off a $25 order at Lydia's Uniforms with code: PWBLOG10.

Need some workwear inspiration? Here are a few of our most popular styles:

From left to right: Grey's Anatomy Uniforms by Barco Scrubs Junior Fit V-Neck Scrub Top, Cherokee Flexibles Scrub Top, Dickies Uniforms Sandwashed Ladies Two Pocket Top

So what will you buy with your scrubs coupon for $5 off $25?

Our New Web Team Specialist

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 by Mandy Lovell

We are so thrilled to welcome Lindsay to our Web Team. She has been a valued employee at Lydia’s for over three years as a customer service representative. (You may have even spoken with her on the phone before). Lindsay is looking forward to working in the Web Department and answering all of your questions through email and live chat.

What most excites you about new position?
I am looking forward to helping customers navigate our website and answer any product questions they may have. Whether they are looking for plus size nursing uniforms or the ever so popular Barco Grey's Anatomy Scrubs, I will be there to help them find their favorites! I also love doing live chat because I can provide customers with all of their answers instantly.

You can speak with Lindsay or any of our web team specialists Monday through Friday 8am to 10pm or on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm.

Also, don’t forget you can email us at csr@lydiasuniforms.com and we will get back to you within 4 business hours!

Barco Scrubs- Which Collection Do You Like Best?

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 by Liza Guikema

There are so many stylish and professional pieces from Barco Scrubs that I thought I would take a poll to see which collection our customers like best. There are four to choose from: Crayola Threads, Grey's Anatomy Uniforms, Moving Comfort and NRG. So which collection from Barco Uniforms is your favorite? Take your pick:

Online Surveys & Market Research

Top Nurse Blogs: Cast Your Vote!

Friday, March 19, 2010 by Liza Guikema

Here at Lydia's, blogging is very near and dear to us. I love using this blog as a way to reach out and tell you about the latest uniform fashions, give you the scoop about nursing scrubs on sale or just fill you in on what's taking place here in the office.

But today's post isn't about Lydia's blog, it's about nurse blogs. We've scoured the internet and found some of the top nurse blogs and we want you to vote on your favorite. We'll announce the best of the best during Nurse's Week in May and award the top 10 with badges that they can display on their blogs and the top five bloggers will each receive a $50 gift card to Lydia's!

Here is the list of our top 25; use the form below to place your vote. Have a blog you love (maybe even your own) that you don't see on the list? Feel free to vote for Other and write it in.

Want your blog to win? Spread the word! Post a link and make sure all of your blog followers come cast their vote. And don't forget to use the ShareThis button get your Facebook and Twitter friends involved as well. Or feel free to leave a comment telling us why you voted for the blog you did (or to campaign for your very own blog).

Ok- time to cast your votes! Let's get this contest started!

Staff Picks for Winter 2010

Monday, January 18, 2010 by Liza Guikema

With the arrival of the new winter catalog came even more stylish, functional and comfy women’s scrubs and men’s nursing uniforms. With so many new looks to choose from, I thought I would talk to everyone in our web department and see what looks they liked best this season. Here’s what we chose:

Nicole: Dickies Sun Fields Round Neck Tri-Color Scrub Top
It’s youthful, fun and fashionable! :)

Rachel: Grey’s Anatomy by Barco Uniforms Dip Dye Tee
I like it because the blend of colors makes layering really fun. You could really give your work wardrobe a “pick-me-up” by adding a key piece like this!

Leesa: ProSoft 100% Cotton Modern Floral Empire Waist Scrub Top
I love the brown tones accented with a pop of vibrant color at the hem. This is a great way to dabble in the "printed top world" without committing to an all over floral print. The modern floral accent would be a great addition to the everyday scrubs wardrobe - an instant update!

Amanda: Dickies Uniforms Stretch Sateen
They have a satiny sheen, they’re soft like cotton and the stretch makes them comfy!

Lindsey: Koi Uniforms Rylee Scrub Tops and Kathryn Scrub Tops (Windy Rylee Scrub Top)
I love the bold prints and all of the different colors. The Windy Print looks very vintage, yet bright and fresh!

Liza: Skechers Contrast Mock Wrap Scrub Top
The style of this top is simple, but still unique and fashionable. It comes in fun prints, like the one shown below, but also in eye-catching colors like Aqua Pop, Citrus Pop and Pink Pop.

Which new look is at the top of your list this winter? Are there any styles or brands that really stand out to you when it comes to fashion, comfort or functionality? Leave a comment here.

November's Contest Winner is...

Friday, December 4, 2009 by Liza Guikema

My congratulations to Colleen, last month’s winner of our Editor @ Large contest! Colleen is a Pediatric, Home Health Nurse who says she’s been “aching to get new scrubs and ‘real’ shoes!” When asked which nursing scrubs are her favorite, Colleen replied, “I’m hooked on Dickies scrubs. They fit great, they're comfortable, they wash well (don't fade/wrinkle)... I have Dickies scrubs that are 3 years in the wearing (!) and the colors are still vibrant. I love wearing good, comfortable scrubs because it's like wearing your favorite pajamas to work.” As our winner, Colleen will be receiving a $50 gift card to Lydia’s and I’m confident that she’ll be able to update her uniform with some new looks from Dickies or a new pair of shoes.

Here’s her wining comment:

As a new nurse (graduated & licensed 2009), medical shows on TV were more "entertaining" before personally entering the medical arena. Before, I just watched the characters' relationships (& all the drama!). As a nursing student, it was fun to watch and say "oh, that term means..." and "speaking of intubating, did you know that..."--- my boyfriend hated watching these shows with me at this point! The more advanced my nursing knowledge, the quicker I was to "catch" the inaccuracies, which made me happy to know that I was learning & retaining all of it. BTW, House is my fave to watch. During school, I considered the 1 hr/wk watching House as "leisurely study time" while I tried to pick the show apart... but I just like watching it anyways for the storylines and Dr. House's sarcasm. Haven't seen a TV show yet that truly depicts the real art, work, and care of good nurses. But hey, that's why they're called "dramas" and have scripts... to get viewers and ratings.

Congrats again Colleen and good luck to everyone who enters this month’s contest.

Ask Liza

Monday, November 16, 2009 by Liza Guikema

Q. I’ve started my Christmas shopping early this year and have already made a ton of progress. My co-workers are next up on my list of people to shop for, but I’m stumped on what to get for them. Do you have any ideas on affordable gifts that I could get for a few of my favorite co-workers?

A. Thanks for the question! In my opinion you can never go wrong with a Lydia’s gift certificate, especially for a co-worker. We offer gift certificates in several denominations, so you can easily stay within your budget. Using a gift certificate, your co-workers will be able to pick out whatever they want or need from Lydia’s so you know they’ll love it. And not to mention, our gift certificates are super cute.

If you want to go a different route than gift certificates there are some excellent options in our Med Supply Center. Our new Grey’s Anatomy scarves have been popular with customers; if your co-workers are Grey’s fanatics you might want to consider one of these. Another idea is a tote bag. Our Microfiber Tote, for example, comes in three different colors, is only $10.99 and would be perfect for carrying things to and from work.

These are just a few suggestions. If you need more ideas, don’t hesitate to ask! And by the way, kudos on being so on top of your Christmas shopping!

Have your own questions? Leave a comment or submit them here and each week new Q&As will be featured on the blog.

Enter to Win a Lydia's Gift Certificate

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 by Liza Guikema

Speak your mind and win a spot as guest editor at Lydia’s Uniforms. If you win you get a $50 gift certificate to spend on new medical uniforms and your winning entry will be featured on our blog! Each month there will be a different topic, so feel free to enter every month to increase your chances of winning. We’re running the contest wherever you connect with Lydia’s, whether it’s our blog, MySpace or Facebook.

For November, I want to hear what you really think about hospital dramas like Grey’s Anatomy, ER, Mercy, etc. Leave a comment and tell me which of these shows you can’t get enough of and why. Or if you can’t stand these shows, what are your reasons? Are there medical inaccuracies that drive you crazy? Do the stories seem unrealistic to you? Whether you love these shows or hate them, I want to hear what you (actual medical professionals) think, so leave your comment now. At the end of the month I’ll select one comment and the winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Lydia’s Uniforms. Good luck to everyone who enters!

The important details (there aren’t too many):
-Comments must be under 200 words.
-The contest will begin on the first of each month and end at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the month
-One winner will be chosen from all of the comments we receive.

New Grey's Anatomy- On TV and at Lydia's!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 by Liza Guikema

Grey’s Anatomy is back tomorrow with its season six premiere and as a faithful fan I know that I’ll be watching (after last season’s finale, how could I not?). Are there any other fans out there? What do you think will happen with George, Izzie and the rest of the crew in tomorrow night’s episode?

In addition to an all new season, there are also brand new Grey’s Anatomy uniforms online at Lydia’s (that’s right, one more thing to get excited about). The medical uniforms are perfect if you love the show, but I would recommend them even if you don’t watch it; they’re so soft and have such a great fit that you can’t go wrong.

So what do you think? Will you be watching season six and checking out the new Barco Grey’s Anatomy Scrubs? If you do either, share your thoughts here!

Congrats to Our Contest Winner

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 by Liza Guikema

My congrats go out to Shelly, the latest winner of our monthly Editor @ Large contest. Shelly entered the contest on Facebook and left the following comment about what makes her job more interesting than reality t.v.

I work as a Housekeeper at a hospital. Reality shows seem to be about drama & as a hospital housekeeper I see PLENTY of this on a daily basis not only within my department but throughout the whole hospital. My job is more interesting than a show because I am there in the "thick" of the events & it is all unfolding before my eyes..LIVE! I don't have to watch what happens through a t.v. screen, I get the sights, sounds and let’s not forget the smells! What makes my job great is that I get to be there in the 1st person sense of it all & that includes the feelings/emotions. I can't begin to say how many insensitive, strange, hilarious and my favorite… kind people I have come in contact with through my job! My job IS a reality show & I am lucky enough to be in the cast!

Thanks for entering Shelly, I loved hearing about your job and I hope you enjoy your $50 gift certificate to Lydia’s.

For everyone else who would like to win new medical scrubs, I have good news. The latest monthly contest is posted here and in addition to that we are also running a photo contest for the next week. So enter both contests and you might be getting your own Lydia’s gift certificate very soon. Good luck!

stranded on a 35 square mile island

Sunday, July 26, 2009 by Nurses in Action

I enjoy the drama that is played out on T.V. and at times picture my self working in a grand hospital. Then I snap back to reallity, I work in a 35 bed hosptial where the experience is limited and I am slowly loosing all my skills. Sometime I say "I'm leaving" but I just can't its my home and we are already loosing all of our nurses to big countries like the U.S. and the U.K. Here I am a jack of all trades master of none. I am going to try give you a picture of this place. It's one long ward, it's separated in cubicles male and female. There is no medical or surgical wards ect. everyone is in one big pot. On the female side there's paeds. and matty. Even thou the place is small you go home mentally drained. On a average day I have at the max 16 pts. with limited staff one RN, one RN midwife, one nursing assistant. when the midwife get a woman in labour its the one RN and assistant to manage the 16 pts. Out of the 16, 4 are critical needing ICU care. I would have all medication to serve and still monitor the critical pts as ordered. Then there is still doctors rounds, with all appearing at the same time and all wanting their orders carried out STAT. Now there is still feeding of patients, turing of the medical bed patients, the surgical ones that have dressings to be done. ( lets not forget the midwife who is now deliverying a baby by herself another disaster waiting to happen.Yes the OBGYN doesn't deliver babies here, all they do are the CS). There is never an orderly around so all the heavy lifting is mine. I work whole shifts without a break because there is never enough staff to relief me. To make a long story short even thou the place is small it is stressfull having to think medical, surgical, peads, ICU and all that comes with illness in one shift. On top of the work load the treatment of the nurses by other staff and the public is one I would not wish on my worst enemy. Many days I cry before I go to work and I cry when I finish. I am thinking about leaving the profession but I love being a Nurse.

Name: Carol

My job is better than reality TV because it is real people and real situations.

Sunday, July 19, 2009 by Nurses in Action

I have been a pediatric nurse for the past 26 years and there is nothing that compares to the drama I see at work. My patients, whether newborn or young adult are all entertaining. When I take care of them, I treat them as if they are a member of my own family. I don't get involved in the emotional drama but I will do everything to assure that I am an advocate for my patient and his or her family. Patient safety is a priority too and I am always looking out for my patients best interest and what is the safest practice. Nursing is something that I have always wanted to do from the time I was a little girl in kindergarten and have never regretted it. It is truly a work of heart.

Name: Beatrice B.
State: Illinois