Archive for May, 2008
May 15th, 2008
Top 5 Lists – everyone from INC 500 companies to late night TV talk show hosts run the gamut of the ever-fantastic & entertaining top 5 list. Now, Scrubs-Max enters the fray with the top five reasons to buy a pair of Cherokee scrubs!
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Quality – Cherokee scrubs are some of the best in the business today. Built from quality cotton & poly blend, these scrubs are made to last.
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Style – Whether you’re aiming for a conservative or flashy look, Cherokee has you covered on both ends – from funky-discotheque patterns to plain-Jane blue mock scrubs.
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Practicality / Affordability – Cherokee scrubs are priced for nearly every budget. For as low as $14, Cherokee scrubs will keep you in style and keep that bulge in your wallet intact.
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Selection – With 6 plus pages of scrubs styles and all lines of Cherokee scrubs to pick from scrubs max has you set when it comes to picking your favorite pair out today.
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Comfort – nothing compares to the sheer comfort of a pair of Cherokee scrubs. Each day your walk the halls of your hospital, clinic, ward or home enjoy the wondering following comfort that comes with ever pair of Cherokee scrubs.
Stop by Scrubs-Max for the finest collection of Cherokee scrubs around.
May 9th, 2008
I know I just wrote about Scrubs, but with the season finale airing last night and the show’s future up in the air, it seems like a good well to go back to.
7.11, titled “My Princess” puts J.D. in the role of Village Idiot in a story Dr. Cox tells his young son. The episode is a homage to The Princess Bride, and the episode has several direct references to the classic film, such as Dr Cox’s line: “My name is Percival Cox. You are killing my friend. Prepare to die.”
After seven seasons, “My Princess” is the final episode of the sitcom to air on network NBC. While there has been some controversy over whether or not the show was finished - and comments from star Zach Braff and creator Bill Lawrence had left fans vague about the fate of the show. On Wednesday, Braff posted to his blog that the last ep of season 7 is “the final episode (on NBC…),” and it’s been confirmed that the show’s eighth season will be broadcast on competing net ABC.
If you missed “My Princess,” don’t fret - the episode takes place before the events of the other post-strike episodes that have aired, so there’s no vital cliffhanger waiting to be resolved. And you can still watch it online at NBC’s Web site.
of course, if you really can’t get enough of medical scrubs, we have you covered, too.
May 7th, 2008
Color means a lot. When you wear yellow, people you meet are going to assume you’re in a cheery, sunny, the-world-is-a-lollipop kind of mood. Take black: maybe you’re rocking a vintage Metallica concert tee that’s got tons of rips in it and a paint stain from painting your bedroom a dark, apocalyptic red; assumptions are going to get made about that, too. Perhaps more importantly, color can have an effect on your mood. Maybe wearing that Master of Puppets shirt will make you a bit more aggressive.
It comes down to this - colors do have a genuine meaning. Of course, those meanings may differ from person to person.
Take grey. What does gray mean to the average Joe, or Jane? Some take it as a sad and contemplative color, almost like the sky before a thunderstorm. Others take it as a normal around the world color, nothing emotionless or depressing about it – it’s just gray.
How about brown – the color of dirt, wood chips, coffee tables and, most importantly, the earth? Brown somehow has managed to come to be associated with the colors of the earth, the harvest, mountainside and the ground beneath our feet.
Green, now there’s bold one – hybrid motors, eco-friendly biodegradable plastic party cups and the color of lime Tic-Tacs. Everything seems to be going green nowadays; but what does it mean to be ”Green” - after all, it’s just a color. Leaves, grass, herbs, party beads, shirts, sheets etc – they all can be green.
But all colors seem to carry a personality, an idea and, even more so, maybe a glimpse into a person’s mind. Or, they could mean absolutely nothing.
If your one of those people who think colors have meanings, check our scrubs-max collection of medical scrubs of all colors. Let your personality (and favorite colors) shine through!
May 6th, 2008
Nursing can be a dirty and depressing job. But, look on the bright side; sometimes, nursing can be downright comical! After decades of experience, one veteran nurse reflects upon some of the “lighter” moments:
THIRSTY?
One patient decided he wanted a drink, and was eventually found on a barstool at the local “establishment,” catheter and all!
FALLING FOR YOU
If you have ever assisted with holding a patient during a spinal tap, you know it can be a tedious job. On one occasion, nurse #1 was supporting the patient, but became lightheaded. Fortunately, nurse #2 caught the patient. Unfortunately, nurse #1 caught the floor.
TOGA PARTY
One unforgettable patient was the one who discharged himself (against doctor’s orders), and proceeded to walk himself out, complete with paper foot slides and bed sheet toga!
BARE NECESSITIES
After a 3pm-11pm shift, a nurse decided to take a shower to prepare for a night out after work. Imagine his surprise when he came out to find that all he was left with was a towel. The moral of the story? Always take your medical scrubs into the shower area with you, and lock the door!
May 2nd, 2008
Q: How many of our friends and family know that May 6th is National Nurses Day, and May 6th-May 12th is National Nurses Week?
A: Not enough!
Nurses are on the front lines, but are often underappreciated and overlooked, so help spread the word!
Florence Nightingale was born on May 12th, so the tradition began in 1965 as a way to celebrate her work and the work of nurses throughout the United States
Give a Nurse Day card, surprise a nurse with a bouquet of flowers or a surprise lunch. Treat your favorite nurse to some fun, comfortable medical scrubs. Is the nurse a mother? Get the kids involved to make crafts or her favorite sweet treats! Is the nurse male? Consider buying a bottle of his favorite cologne, take him to his favorite restaurant, or surprise him with versatile Cherokee scrubs.
No matter what you do, just be sure that May 6th is a day to be remembered for that nurse in your life!
May 2nd, 2008
I’ve been a nurse for almost 15 years now and I love what I do. I enjoy helping others and I feel that I’m truly appreciated for what I do.
The joys of the job are endless. However, with every job there are some negatives. One downfall I can think of is that I’m constantly fighting off the new string of flu virus or some sort of cold symptoms. With the continuous sneezing, running nose, aches and pains, sore throat and fevers, I devoted a lot of my free time to thinking about ways to not get sick.
I have tried over the counter remedies to keep my body strong and healthy, but nothing seemed to work 100%.
I’ve found that drinking a lot of water and using prevention techniques is the best way to fight off any unwanted sicknesses.
My prevention techniques include, washing my medical scrubs after each wear with color safe bleach and hot water. The bleach helps to get rid of any unwanted germs and bacteria that may still be hanging on after a normal wash.
Since you are going to washing your scrubs a lot I recommend buying inexpensive yet durable scrubs. My favorite medical scrubs are Cherokee Scrubs. They are professional, stylish, strong, and most importantly keep me germ-free.
Remember a nurse can not treat people when they are sick, so stay clean and healthy. A healthy nurse is always a better nurse.
May 1st, 2008
Last year, I re-thought my career path based on clothing. I know it sounds crazy, but when it came down to it I quit my job for something I knew nothing about, because of clothes.
Five days a week, I went to my corporate job in New York City. I worked in mid-town and rode the train in from New Jersey everyday. I had an hour commute, morning and night, each way. I would travel the whole way in a pencil skirt, tights, black stilettos, blazer, button-up silk blouses, with my suit case, purse, and coat, and not to mention if it’s raining, an UMBRELLA!
I figure I wore those uncomfortable garments at least 50 hours a week! On top of the discomfort I felt for 50 whole hours a week, I also spent a ridiculous amount of money on these confining strait-jackets.
To get back to my career path, unless I wanted to work from home with my 2 dogs, husband and 3 year old, I will be stuck wearing these outfits.
Until, I came across a Web site for medical scrubs. Interested in the comfort of medical scrubs, I started to research how many careers allow you to wear medical scrubs to work every day of the year. I found out that it’s not just doctors and nurses who wear medical scrubs, it’s dentist hygienists, physician’s office receptionists, physical therapists - the list goes on and on.
I was shocked! And in the mood for an immediate change!
The next day I signed up for part-time classes at the local community college and a year and a half later I got my dental hygienist degree.
My first pair of scrubs were Cherokee scrubs and I couldn’t be happier with my new career path. I’m comfortable, I’m closer to home, and I have more time with my family and friends now.
So if it wasn’t for scrubs-max.com, I’m not sure where I’d be. Actually, I do – I’d be stuck on a train in something I don’t want to be wearing, going somewhere I don’t want to go.
