Hospital Hustle Video Game
If you like to relax with video games, check out Hospital Hustle.
The star is Sarah, a recent nursing grad who can’t get a job in California, so she hightails it to a small hospital in Arkansas.
Sarah runs around doing everything from bringing prescriptions to different triage centers to taking X-rays, administering treatments and assisting in the operating room.
See if you can treat all the patients (and save their lives), run the ER on a budget and outrace malpractice suits.
Chances are you’re going to be good at this game. Or give it to your kids—maybe they’ll have a better appreciation for what your day is like!
You can download Hospital Hustle here (available on Mac and PC).
Medical Equipment, Oxygen, C-Pap, Scrubs, Scooters
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
NURSES WHAT SCRUBS TO WEAR
Six DOs and DON’Ts for Putting Together Great Scrubs Outfits
Because most nurses no longer have to wear plain uniforms, you’re now faced with a sea of color choices and style options when you go scrubs shopping. Do you ever get confused about what goes with what?
We’re here to help you not only match your scrubs outfits, but we’re taking it a step further.
Consider this: The colors you wear can affect your mood and that of those around you.
Put the science of “color therapy” into practical use for your next scrubs shopping trip:
1. Sunny yellow.
DO wear white with a bright yellow top if you’re looking for a really fresh look. Yellow is considered a very energizing color that summons sunlight and optimism—maybe just what you’re looking for when you’ve got a long shift ahead of you!
DON’T mix too many bright colors. If you wear yellow, especially if it’s a brighter shade, you might want to make sure the other part of your scrubs outfit is a bit more muted in color, such as a dark green. And be sure not to confuse ’sunny’ yellow with ‘caution’ yellow!
2. True blue.
DO treat blue scrub bottoms like a pair of jeans when choosing a top—there are so many fun colors that will look fantastic! Lighter shades of green and violet look terrific with darker blue scrub pants, and if you’re really into orange, wear a top of that color with blue scrub pants. Blue is identified with calmness—perhaps a perfect color to wear on a busy day.
DON’T go for just any orange colored top to match with your blue pants. While deep orange adds excitement, bright orange can look cheap.
3. Basic black.
DO wear black scrub pants or tops. You can never go wrong with any other color you choose to go with them. One of the trends in fashion this season is pairing black with colors such as purple, gray, bright green or bright blue.
DON’T, however, earn yourself the monicker ‘goth nurse.’ Wearing too much black day in and day out can look empty and depressing to the nurses and patients around you.
4. Green with envy.
DO add green to your wardrobe. Green is associated with growth, vitality and openness and can positively affect those around you. Good options to wear with bright green include brown, dark blue and more muted shades of red.
DON’T choose too many earthy tones as they can be associated with melancholy. Warm shades of brown encourage closeness.
5. Red hot.
DO try a rosy red, soft pink, or violet for a scrubs top as these colors have a calming effect and are easy to match. With stronger reds, you may want to try lighter colors with it, such as light blue, light green or light yellow.
DON’T go for a highly saturated blue-red since it can be disturbing in large amounts and possibly increase anger.
6. Which white is right?
DO embrace a white uniform as it often signals crisp, clean professionalism to your patients. White also imparts purity and brightness of spirit.
DON’T buy a uniform that is blue-white as it can look sterile instead of inviting.
Because most nurses no longer have to wear plain uniforms, you’re now faced with a sea of color choices and style options when you go scrubs shopping. Do you ever get confused about what goes with what?
We’re here to help you not only match your scrubs outfits, but we’re taking it a step further.
Consider this: The colors you wear can affect your mood and that of those around you.
Put the science of “color therapy” into practical use for your next scrubs shopping trip:
1. Sunny yellow.
DO wear white with a bright yellow top if you’re looking for a really fresh look. Yellow is considered a very energizing color that summons sunlight and optimism—maybe just what you’re looking for when you’ve got a long shift ahead of you!
DON’T mix too many bright colors. If you wear yellow, especially if it’s a brighter shade, you might want to make sure the other part of your scrubs outfit is a bit more muted in color, such as a dark green. And be sure not to confuse ’sunny’ yellow with ‘caution’ yellow!
2. True blue.
DO treat blue scrub bottoms like a pair of jeans when choosing a top—there are so many fun colors that will look fantastic! Lighter shades of green and violet look terrific with darker blue scrub pants, and if you’re really into orange, wear a top of that color with blue scrub pants. Blue is identified with calmness—perhaps a perfect color to wear on a busy day.
DON’T go for just any orange colored top to match with your blue pants. While deep orange adds excitement, bright orange can look cheap.
3. Basic black.
DO wear black scrub pants or tops. You can never go wrong with any other color you choose to go with them. One of the trends in fashion this season is pairing black with colors such as purple, gray, bright green or bright blue.
DON’T, however, earn yourself the monicker ‘goth nurse.’ Wearing too much black day in and day out can look empty and depressing to the nurses and patients around you.
4. Green with envy.
DO add green to your wardrobe. Green is associated with growth, vitality and openness and can positively affect those around you. Good options to wear with bright green include brown, dark blue and more muted shades of red.
DON’T choose too many earthy tones as they can be associated with melancholy. Warm shades of brown encourage closeness.
5. Red hot.
DO try a rosy red, soft pink, or violet for a scrubs top as these colors have a calming effect and are easy to match. With stronger reds, you may want to try lighter colors with it, such as light blue, light green or light yellow.
DON’T go for a highly saturated blue-red since it can be disturbing in large amounts and possibly increase anger.
6. Which white is right?
DO embrace a white uniform as it often signals crisp, clean professionalism to your patients. White also imparts purity and brightness of spirit.
DON’T buy a uniform that is blue-white as it can look sterile instead of inviting.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Be Safe- Put your Keys by your Bedsise
Subject: PUT YOUR KEYS BY YOUR BEDSIDE AT NIGHT
I got this from a friend, GREAT idea thought I would pass it on!!!
PUT YOUR KEYS BY YOUR BEDSIDE AT NIGHT Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr Office, the check out Girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies. This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break in your house, odds are the burglar rapist won't stick around... after a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there..... This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime. P.S. I am sending this to everyone I know because I think it is fantastic. Would also be useful for any emergency, such as a heart attack, where you can't reach a phone. My Mom has suggested to my Dad that he carry his car keys with him in case he falls outside and she doesn't hear him. He can activate the car alarm and then she'll know there's a problem.
I got this from a friend, GREAT idea thought I would pass it on!!!
PUT YOUR KEYS BY YOUR BEDSIDE AT NIGHT Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr Office, the check out Girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies. This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break in your house, odds are the burglar rapist won't stick around... after a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there..... This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime. P.S. I am sending this to everyone I know because I think it is fantastic. Would also be useful for any emergency, such as a heart attack, where you can't reach a phone. My Mom has suggested to my Dad that he carry his car keys with him in case he falls outside and she doesn't hear him. He can activate the car alarm and then she'll know there's a problem.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
scrubs nursing magazine
scrubsmag.com
scrubsmag.com/
clipped from Google - 11/2009
Excellent Articles.
Carol at ABC Medical Scrubs
http://www.abcmedicalandoxygen.com
scrubsmag.com/
clipped from Google - 11/2009
Excellent Articles.
Carol at ABC Medical Scrubs
http://www.abcmedicalandoxygen.com
Sunday, November 8, 2009
ABC Scrubs in ...
HUDSON, Fla.--ABC Medical & Oxygen opened ABC Medical Scrubs. The provider carries a selection of medical uniforms, scrubs, lab jackets, shoes and nursing supplies. It’s located - conveniently enough - next to Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Hospital.
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