There were lots of entries, but only one person will receive $250 worth of free medical uniforms. The winner of August’s Win Your Wishlist Contest is Christine H. from Ohio! Congratulations Christine. We hope that you enjoy all your new designer medical scrubs from Lydia's Uniforms and that they make you the best dressed employee at work. Now I wonder what you’ll do with all that extra money since you don’t have to buy medical scrubs.

If you didn’t win don’t fret because you can still enter the Editor @ Large contest. And the good news about that contest (besides that it’s another contest) is that there’s a winner every month. The good news for me is that I get to read all your interesting entries.

So once again, congratulations Christine and enjoy your new scrubs and good luck to the rest of you in the Editor @ Large Contest!

For today I wanted to write a quick post about the Lydia’s affiliate program. If you’re already an affiliate of Lydia’s, stop reading now, go enter the  Editor @ Large Contest and win some free scrub uniforms. If you’re not an affiliate, keep reading.

The Lydia’s Uniforms’ affiliate program is an opportunity to partner with us and earn commission by posting banners and links to Lydia’s Uniforms on your web site. We provide the banners and the links; all you have to do is post them to your site. If you already have your own web site or you write a blog (especially one about shopping, nursing, healthcare or medical scrubs) you might be a good candidate for the program. And why not earn a little extra money from the site/blog that you already put so much work into?

If you want to join, go here to sign-up. If you’re interested, but still have questions about it feel free to send me a message or leave a comment and I’ll do my best to help you along.

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 September, we want to hear about your unique uniform style. Tell us how you make your scrubs stand out from the rest. Is there something you do to personalize your medical uniform and make it reflect your personality? Are there little details you add to create a unique, one of a kind style? We would love to hear about it. And we bet that you would love to win a $50 gift certificate, so go ahead, get going and leave a comment!

The important details (there aren’t too many):  
-Comments must be under 200 words.
-The contest will begin on the 1st 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.

Happy Friday everyone! I just want to remind you one more time to enter the Win Your Wishlist Contest if you haven’t already. The deadline is Sunday, so no more putting it off. And don’t forget to check the blog next week to see who the lucky winner is. If the winner doesn’t happen to be you, there just might be another opportunity to win free medical uniforms next week, so keep your eyes and ears open.

Healthcare Professionals in the News:

• Two Sutter affiliates strike deal with nurse’s union
• AVMA New Orleans Convention Succeeds As A Meeting Of Veterinarians ... And Through Good Will
• Making Practices Perfect-Time-Pressed Doctors Reinvent Their Offices To Build Improved Ties With Patients
• 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare

Health News:

• The Politics of Prevention
• Vaccine-wary parents spark public health worry
• FDA to consider rules for food allergy warnings
• Ala. To Charge Obese State Workers
• Benign skin cancers may be ‘warning sign’
• Cells transformed in promising research

Press Releases:

• Book To Help Nursing Students Authored By Rutgers College Of Nursing Professor

Right now is the perfect time to invest in medical coats and warm-up jackets for your work wardrobe. Fall is just around the corner and winter is sure to follow soon after. I’m always reluctant to buy a new coat because it feels like by doing so I’m permitting the cool weather to come. Maybe you’re like me and you’ll do anything to hold off the cold as long as you can, or maybe you’re one of those people who loves the seasons and can’t wait for autumn.  Either way, whether you love it or hate, whether you buy a coat or not, the cold will come, so I guess it’s time to prepare!

To make your shopping experience a little bit easier; I visited our product room and found four warm pieces that are perfect additions to medical uniforms. I chose all solid medical coats because they’re the most versatile and go with almost any scrub uniforms. But if you’re looking for prints, there are some great ones in the Lydia’s ProSoft Collection, which you can view here. 

Now here are my favorite, solid color warm-ups:

Left: Cardigan Jacket from Cherokee Scrubs 
This warm-up is light weight and comfortable. It’s also high quality and comes in lots of different colors, making it easy to find the perfect match for your medical uniform.
Right: V-Neck Knit Jacket from Katherine Heigl’s Vancouver Collection
This warm-up is one of our most fashion forward medical coats. The defined waist and rich colors make it super stylish.

Left: Heart Fleece Jacket by White Cross
This jacket is extremely functional; it has large front pockets, fitted cuffs and it will keep you warm!
Right: Hoodie Fleece Jacket by White Cross
I originally wasn’t going to include this hoodie in this post since it’s more of a sweatshirt than a warm-up jacket, but once I felt how soft and cozy it was inside (you know the new sweatshirt feel I’m talking about!) I couldn’t resist. This top has the word “NURSE” written across the back, so if you’re proud of your profession this might be a great addition to your medical uniforms.

So get shopping, just in case the cold comes soon! And don’t forget to leave a comment if you have a favorite warm-up jacket that I didn’t mention.

Last month I showcased bold, daring prints in my designer style to scrub style post. This month, I chose simple solids in flattering mock wrap styles. The mock wrap style is perfect for designer styles and scrub styles because it’s so versatile. Even without adding a print, this style top can take on a variety of looks.  Check out the designer styles and scrub styles below to see what I mean.

        Designer Style: PO Top          Scrub Style: Cherokee Scrubs Top
          
These two mock wrap tops utilize a rich color that’s perfect for fall- especially when you start to lose that summer tan! Even though both tops are very plain, the simple style works well with the deep color. And you’ll be happy to know that this affordable nursing scrubs top won’t break your bank, but unfortunately the designer style might.

        Designer Style: Aqua Top      Scrub Style: Koi Scrubs Top
         
Each of these black mock wrap tops add a touch of ruffle to the trim, which creates a nice balance with the dark color. The medical uniform top is also super lightweight so you can be stylish and comfortable.

   Designer Style: Jones New York Top     Scrub Style: Urbane Scrubs Top
         
These tops have a totally different feel from the rest. They perfectly combine a fitted shape, adjustable waists and crisp collars for a classy, professional look.

So what are your thoughts on wrap tops? Have you found an awesome style that fits your figure best or do you prefer the more traditional medical uniform styles? Tell me what you think!

I love YouTube. When I’m bored YouTube is there to entertain me. When I’m procrastinating YouTube is there to help. It has everything from full episodes of my favorite British comedy to 14,000 plus search results for the term, “laughing baby.” And now it has one more thing that makes me love it: videos from Lydia’s Uniforms.

We recently published two new videos on YouTube. We had the idea for these videos a few months ago and eventually everything came together. After waiting all this time to see the final results it was exciting to see how well they turned out. The videos are both under two minutes, but they manage to fit loads of interesting material into that short time. One of the videos has a customer service focus and features an interview with our Contact Center Manager here at Lydia’s Uniforms. The other is based around customer testimonials and highlights comments made by Lydia’s customers who work at a local health center. 

I think my favorite part about these videos is that you get to view real customers talking about their medical scrubs. I really enjoying sharing my favorite medical uniforms with you, but I think it’s even better when you can hear the opinions of actual customers!

So enough talk, check out this video:

Or head to YouTube to see both of our new videos!

P.S. If you want to hear more about the customers in the video and get an idea of what went on behind the scenes at this video shoot, read Rachel’s last blog post: Unique Scrub Styles.

Happy Friday everyone! Here’s the news from the week:

Healthcare Professionals in the News:

• When The Patient Can't Decide: Study Looks At Physician Perspectives On Surrogate Decision Making
• Possible Age Bias Among Emergency Medical Personnel
• Initiatives | Two Florida Universities Partner in Effort To Boost Minority Nursing Population
• 'Medical-Surgical Nurses Week' To Honor Nurses' Life-Saving Work
• New rules proposed to protect anti-abortion doctors

Health News:

• Genetic traits linked to bipolar disorder
• Blood protects against long-gone killer 1918 flu
• FDA Warns of Deaths by Diabetes Drugs
• Scientists make red blood cells from embryonic stem cells; may someday help transfusion supply
• Jump in US measles cases linked to vaccine fears

Press Releases:

• Healthcare Reformers Hold Reception for Congressional HR 676 Caucus at Democratic National Convention, Tues. Aug 26
• Largest gift in MSU College of Nursing history will fund building project

Blogs:

• Thoughts on routines and such
• The Heart as Electromagnet

And if you haven’t already created your wishlist at LydiasUniforms.com, don’t forget to do so! It’s your chance to win $250 worth of free nursing scrubs and medical supplies. One reader left a comment saying she wants to win the contest so that she can try a pair of the Earth Solar Shoes. What items are at the top of your wishlist?

Depending on the day, I’ve been known to argue that sacrificing comfort for fashion is just necessary. I’ve worn completely inappropriate shoes for mile long walks, just because they were the perfect addition to my outfit, and this has been known to happen on more than one occasion. I’m not the only one who thinks this way, the proof is everywhere: women in dresses, mid-winter, waiting to get into night clubs; brides in elaborate wedding gowns that won’t even allow them to go to the bathroom without a three man (or woman) team; girls in high heels, taking on the descent of the four flights of stairs in their apartment building. Women everywhere are willing to give up comfort for a day of looking good. It’s not rational, but it happens, and somehow I understand.

Fortunately, there is one category of clothing, where I can honestly say that comfort never needs to be compromised for fashion. That category is, of course, medical uniforms. Any part of a medical uniform, whether it’s a lab coat, nursing scrubs or a pair of shoes, I will stand behind the statement that there are comfortable and fashionable options. And if you don’t believe me, here are a few of my favorites.



Left: L.A. Rose Keyhole Neck Scrub Top in Blueberry & Dickies Sandwashed Flare Pants in Cocoa 
Right: IguanaMed Short Sleeve Scrub Tee in Winter White & Urbane Essential Pant in Steel Grey


Left: Cherokee Flex-i-bles Callie Scrub Top & Cherokee Flex-i-bles Scrub Pants in Black
Right: Dickies Black Label Mock Wrap Scrub Top in Ceil Blue & Dickies Black Label Flat Front Flare Leg Scrub Pant in White



I personally went through all of our scrubs to find the ones that I thought had the most comfortable feel. Out of all of our scrubs the Dickies Black Label are definitely the most touchable. The Cherokee Flex-i-bles are unique because they have side insets that are stretchy and allow for easy movement. I hope you like my comfy scrub picks! And if there are any scrubs I didn't mention that you think deserve to be noticed for their high level of comfort combined with fashionable style, leave a comment and share your opinions!

If you haven’t already heard: the Lydia’s Win Your Wishlist Contest is back (I love being the bearer of good news)! Just in time for fall we’re giving you the chance to score $250 of stylish uniforms.  Entering is extremely simple. Whether you’re looking for men’s nursing scrubs, medical supplies or a new lab coat, just login to your Lydia’s Uniforms account, find your favorite items and add them to your wishlist. You have until August 31st to create your wishlist and I’ll be announcing the winner the following week.

                  

To read all the official rules and details of the contest click here. And if you happen to know where I can score my own free work clothes just by browsing an online store, let me know!

Happy Friday everyone! It’s a quiet day here at Lydia’s Uniforms, a few people are already out of the office for the weekend and the rest are busy trying to cram the last of the week’s work into the final Friday hours. One exciting thing that we’ve been working on this week (that I think you’ll be interested in) is bringing you more opportunities to score free medical clothing uniforms! I’m not going to reveal anything just yet, but let’s just say that if you like the sound of free hospital scrubs, you might just want to keep your eye on your e-mail (and maybe on our Facebook and MySpace, while you’re at it).

Now check out the news from the week:

Healthcare Professionals in the News:

• Studies Find Few Differences In Health Outcomes For HIV-Positive Patients Cared For By Nurses Versus Doctors
• New funds will help nursing shortage
• U.S. Faces Serious Shortage Of Primary Care Physicians, Especially In Low-Income, Rural Communities, According To NACHC
• Row over brain surgery pics on Facebook
• Yes, the P.A. Will See You Now

Health News:

• Popping antibiotics send thousands to the ER
• Giving Birth at Home
• More states shred bills for awful medical errors
• Doctors debate when to declare organ donors dead
• Calif. lawmakers weigh chemical ban in baby items

Blogs:

• Patient Safety Threatened by Unprofessional Behavior
• How to Study for the NCLEX-RN
• Am I Contributing to the Nursing Shortage?

Just over a week ago, we went to Cherry Street Health Services in Grand Rapids, MI to do a video shoot (so we can show you how your peers are wearing our scrubs each day).  It was so much fun, and ended up being a great learning opportunity and not just a day out of the office.  We actually got to meet some of the nurses, medical and dental assistants that are customers (and fans) of ours.  After meeting them, I have to say that I’m a fan of theirs too!  This group was the nicest bunch of people, and best of all, we had something in common- scrubs!  Now, if you know me, you know that I am pretty excited about scrubs.  However, my enthusiasm pales in comparison to the staff over at Cherry Street. The best part of my day was seeing what each person had on, and talking to them about how they add their own style to their scrubs. 

Tauheedah had on the cutest jump suit.  It was bright white and looked terrific on her.  I’d never seen before how this kind of uniform could work, but she totally worked it!  Try bright whites for a super-professional look.  Try them in jumpsuit or dress styling to add a fashion edge, and make this traditional look a little more modern.

 

Sammy will be the first to tell you that he doesn’t have a ton of options when it comes to men’s scrubs.  However, he uses color in a really great way to showcase his personal scrub style.  During the shoot, he was wearing chocolate scrubs with a lime green tee underneath.  The day before, he told me he wore mandarin orange with a yellow tee. Seeing how coordinated his colors was so exciting that I immediately made him go outside so I could get some pictures. 

Wendy was wearing our green Urbane scrubs and they complemented her complexion really well. What was so great about them was that the fit was so good.  You could really tell that she put as much thought into the fit of her scrubs as her street clothes.

Karry had on a really cute print top by White Cross. What I loved about seeing her scrubs in action was that prints can really show off personal style in a way that other uniforms can’t.  Got a special interest, or feel drawn to a certain kind of color or season? Try a print! It’s the easiest way to invoke a little style in your work day.

Everyone I talked to said that one of the ways they related to their patients was through the scrubs they wore.  Sammy said that he’d love to see more team logos and colors for men, in particular.  They're all experienced at putting their patients at ease, and each said that professional and fun looking scrubs make all the difference in the world. So tell me what your perspective is- how do you add your unique style to your scrubs?

Last Wednesday’s blog featured a story from Francisco, a Lydia’s Uniforms’ employee of eight years who left his job in the toy industry to come work with medical uniforms. For the next few weeks I would love to share more stories with you from employees who have been working with scrubs for years. Today’s story is from Melissa.

Read on.

Growing with a Company and Gaining a Family by Melissa Quesada
I am the Web Department Supervisor and I just celebrated my eight year anniversary with Lydia’s Uniforms in January.  I cannot believe how fast time goes by!  It seems like only a short time ago I was applying for a Customer Service Representative position at a company I had really never heard of.  It was my first year of college and I was not very familiar with the nursing community, but I was excited to see what Lydia’s was all about!

Starting out in our call center was the best starting point and it taught me so much!  The Call Center Manager taught me everything about giving great customer service and I continue to learn from her in so many ways. I am still fascinated when I learn more details about how a company is run!

Seeing a smaller family owned and operated company grow and succeed is inspiring.  Not only has Lydia’s been a great place to work and given me many opportunities to learn new skills; it has also felt like family.  I will always remember the day when I really saw the family aspect of the company come through. Six years ago, a close friend of my family lost her battle with lung cancer. Her passing really affected me and I was having a difficult time dealing with the loss. The president of the company heard what happened and came to see how I was doing.  She ended up talking to me for a couple of hours about struggling with loss, faith and her own personal experiences with grieving.  I don’t think she ever knew the magnitude of that chat we had, but I knew that any company that had president with a heart like that was a place I wanted to be a part of!

For work, home or going out on the town, I love layers. I’m unsure as to whether this love of layers developed because I’m cold all the time (it seems my body is incapable of retaining heat) or it might just be part of my style. Most likely, it’s a combination of the two. Regardless of the reasons I love layers; it’s safe to say that at any given time, I’m wearing them (unless I’m shopping-trying on clothes is enough work as it is!).

So when it comes to scrub uniforms there are a few specific reasons why you can love layers.

1.) Warmth: Add a layer under or over your scrubs when you’re cold. Remove a layer from your medical uniform when you’re hot. You get the idea.
Left:Cardigan Scrub Jacket  Right:Nu Dimension Stretch Tailored Scrub Jacket 

2.) Style: When you can’t accessorize layers are the perfect way to add color and contrast to a look. Make your plain blue uniform scrubs pop with a red long sleeve tee underneath. Add a short sleeve tee in a complementary color under your hospital scrubs for a hint of color that peeks out at the neckline. Or add a plain long sleeve tee under a bold print to balance out your look.

3.) Versatile: Mix and match your layers for different looks. Layer your designer medical scrubs one day, but not the next for even more looks. Layers are a cheap way to expand your wardrobe without spending a ton of money (that must be another reason I love them!).

4.) Simple: Not in the mood for matching? Some of our scrubs do the work for you. There are mock layer tops from Katherine Heigl that look like layers but are really only one top! Or there are tops from Koi that come in sets that include a long sleeve tee and a matching scrub top for the price of one!

Sanctuary Mock Layered Scrub Top & Screen Print Mock Layered Scrub Top

     Annie Combo Scrub Top  &   Harlow Scrub Top  

So whether you’re looking for the best way to stay warm while still being stylish (like me), or you need a few new pairs of affordable nursing scrubs to freshen up your wardrobe, layers might just be the way to go this fall.

And if you happen to be in Michigan, like all of us here at Lydia’s, the time to start shopping for those layers is now because fall is on its way!

Happy Friday everyone! Before we get to the news for today, I have a quick scrubs story to share with you. Last night I went to the movies (and finally saw The Dark Knight after weeks of hearing about it!). I arrived at the movie theatre and was driving through the parking lot trying to find a spot, as I did I noticed a woman and her child walking to their car and the woman was wearing uniform scrubs. Living a block away from a hospital I see people wearing scrubs everyday and don’t feel the need to share it with you, but this instance was noteworthy because she was wearing one of my favorite medical uniform tops: the Koi Harlow Top. I was excited to see an actual medical professional wearing this top because it confirmed for me that it looks just as good on a real medical professional as it does in our catalog! Luckily for this woman I was running late for the movie, otherwise she might have been bombarded with questions about her designer medical scrubs by a certain Lydia’s Uniforms' employee.

So do any of you have this medical uniform top by Koi? Do you love it or hate it? The woman I saw had it in steel/pink, but I think all of the color combos are really cute and versatile. The cocoa/sky combo in the picture above is probabaly my favorite.

And now, here’s the news from the week:

Healthcare Professionals in the News:

• House Panel OKs More Visas for Foreign Nurses, Rollover Green Card Allotments
• American Dental Education Association Awards Open To Dental Educators And Students
• Legislation Would Protect Physicians Who Volunteer To Treat Low-Income, Uninsured Patients From Liability Claims
• Lack of school nurses put kids at risk
• Visiting Nurse Service of New York Breaks with Home Health Care Advertising Traditions

Health News:

• Scientists create stem cells for 10 disorders
• CDC: Average ER Wait Time an Hour
• Fertility treatments 'no benefit'
• Dachshunds’ gene 'blindness clue'

Blogs:

• The Nursing Shortage: Political and Personal
• Will Hiring Foreign Nurses Solve the Nursing Shortage?

I’ve been working at Lydia’s for a little over four months now. Even after such a short period of time I feel like I’m basically an expert on medical scrubs. From Barco Nursing Uniforms to Cherokee Scrubs, my brain is bursting with information about Lydia’s. So considering all I know about scrubs and about Lydia’s Professional Uniforms, I can only begin to imagine what kind of information is in the mind of a long term Lydia’s employee.

For today, we’ll hear from one of those long term employees. I didn’t quiz him about the knowledge he has on scrubs (I’ll save that for another time), but I did find out how he wound up working at Lydia’s and why he’s stayed here for the past eight years.

Read on. 

I’m a Lucky Person by Francisco Saenz

Yesterday it was eight years of me being an employee of Professional Uniforms.  On that day I always look back and realize how fortunate I am to be here. 

I used to live in Denver, Colorado. There I worked for a company that sold science fiction toys, and let me tell you, there was no better day than product training day.  On product training day you went into a room full of toys and well, you had to play with our new product line.  It was awesome!

But as years went by and the national economy took a downturn, sales decreased and I decided to look for other employment opportunities.  One day I received a call from my current boss here at Professional Uniforms, he called and said, “Hi I’m Jim with Professional Uniforms, I’m calling you from Grand Rapids, Michigan”.  At that time many thoughts went through my head but mainly…  Where is Michigan?  So we talked for awhile and while he was telling me about his product line, his catalog, etc. I was searching the Internet trying to find Grand Rapids on a map. I agreed to meet with him in person, so a few days later I came to Michigan and we talked for nearly 6 hours.  I met his family (they all work here) and we all shared our views about the industry and the importance of quality customer service.  I was so impressed with this company that as soon as I went back to Denver I sold my house and moved to Michigan (July 2000).  Since then, I can honestly say that the fast pace we experience here at Professional Uniforms sure beats playing with any of the coolest toys we ever had in Denver.  It has truly been a blessing to be able to serve customers whose jobs are so necessary and so important.  Thank you for keeping me here all these years, and thank you to Jim. As always, I look forward to serving you soon.

This weekend I was thinking about how I should start doing volunteer work. I’ve volunteered in the past, but recently my life has been extremely busy and volunteering was pushed to the back of my mind. Now my life is a little less hectic and I would love to start again.

While I was thinking about all of this it made me consider how many volunteer opportunities there are for medical professionals.  Of course anyone can volunteer, but it’s awesome if you have a specialized skill like nursing that you can use.So for today I looked through some sites and compiled a list of places that you can check out if you want to volunteer.

So if you wear medical scrubs and you have some time to spare, check out these sites:

International Health Volunteers
This site connect health care professionals who are looking to volunteer with organizations that are focused on improving health care, disaster relief or medical education in domestic and international locations. One opportunity that is currently listed at this site is for volunteer radiologists at Mount Kilimanjaro

Doctors Without Borders
This organization seeks physicians and other medical professionals to provide international care.

Nurse Job Shop
This site provides job listings for nurses and also has listings for volunteer opportunities. It provides links to organizations that offer domestic and international positions for volunteers.

If there are other organizations that you’re involved with or opportunities that you are aware of, feel free to leave a comment and share it with all of our readers.

And if you want to read about how some of our employees here at Lydia's give back, check out this blog post.

P.S. Don’t forget to check out the stylish uniforms featured on our homepage. They’re all extremely fashionable and they made me realize that it’s a good thing I don’t wear scrubs because I would never be able to decide which ones to buy!

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you enjoyed reading about everything from spacious nurse uniforms to designer medical scrubs this week.  I love how there are so many new things for me to write about now that the stylish scrubs for fall have arrived. Who knows what I’ll find to write about next week.

Now, taking a break from medical uniforms (just for a minute), here are some news stories from the week that you might find interesting:

Healthcare Professionals in the News:

• New nurses need criminal record check
• Dental Care Shortages, Reimbursements Need To Be Addressed In Health Policy Debate, Experts Say
• GenVec receives funding for foot-and-mouth vaccine program
• Most Generalists Reluctant To Provide Primary Care For Young Adults With Chronic Illness
• Doctors’ opposition to home nursing riles midwives, moms
• As Doctors Cater to Looks, Skin Patients Wait

Health News:

• Experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows early promise
• Pre-pregnancy diabetes tied to more birth defects
• Artificial pancreas just years away, experts say
• Does Bush proposal threaten access to the pill?
• L.A.: No new fast-food outlets in poor area

Opinion Piece:

• PRICE: Transforming health care

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and if you’re planning on purchasing any apparel scrubs, lab coats or medical supplies in the next few days I suggest you keep an eye on your e-mail for an opportunity to save a little cash when you do.

Every Wednesday this month the employees here at Lydia’s are showing their team spirit by wearing matching Quality Team Member tees. The tees not only serve as a reminder of the quality that we want to provide for our customers, but they also allow the employees to express that they uphold the idea of quality here at Lydia’s Uniforms.

Every Wednesday I love coming to work to see all the employees in their matching, brightly colored tees! The shirts aren’t mandatory so when you see an employee wearing one, you know that they genuinely believe in the company, its products and the quality of both. I’ve worked at other jobs before Lydia’s where the employees don’t believe in the company and it definitely has a negative effect on quality. Fortunately, that’s not the case here.

So take a look at some of the great employees in their Quality Team Member Tees and see what a few of them had to say about how they, and their departments, contribute to the quality that we provide for our customers!

             

If you’re a big purse person (you know who you are) and you wear medical scrubs, this post is for you. This post is for anyone who has everything from band-aids to books in their purse, hair brushes to hair spray. This post is for all of you who are consistently prepared, ready for anything and have the supplies to prove it. 

These pants are the perfect example of how function and fashion combine in medical uniforms. They offer a little bit of extra room in your medical uniform that other pants don’t. I know it’s not the equivalent of the storage space in your big purse, but you are at work, you don’t really need a book or hairspray in there.

Here’s a quick list of what makes these apparel scrubs unique.

The first and most obvious factor that differentiates these medical scrubs is the sling pocket. I like this because it reminds me of a more feminine version of the traditional cargo pocket (not that cargo pants can’t be feminine, see these cargo pants for a great example). What’s great about this pocket, besides its feminine appeal, is that it’s detachable. Wear it when you need it, remove it when you don’t.  Either way you’ll still be outfitted in a stylish medical uniform. When you are wearing it, there’s a button on the leg of the pants to secure it to. 

Second, the waist on these scrubs is extremely flattering. It’s has the appearance of a tailored look, but the barely there side zipper allows you to comfortably slip in and out of them, just like you would with any other apparel scrubs (another pair of scrubs with a similar waist is the Marissa Pant by Koi).

Third, the color options available are totally versatile. They’re all fairly neutral shades so you aren’t limited to what you can wear them with. You probably have designer nursing scrubs in your closet right now that would match a pair of these pants perfectly.

So if you’re a big purse person, you might want to consider trying out a pair of these Urbane pants. Select the most important items to get you through your workday, fill up your pockets and get your day started!

So what do you think about these scrubs? Is lots of pocket space important to you or could you get through your day with none? And do you like how Urbane combines fashion and function on these scrub uniforms or would you have done it differently?