When my friends first told me about the show “Scrubs,” I was puzzled as to what could be the premise of the show. After watching it for the first time, I quickly realized that the show’s title was an allusion to the med students’ scrub uniforms. After first I couldn’t stand the program, but I have grown to have an appreciation for the subtle humor and inside jokes.
Normally I am completely against medical shows; I feel that everything that can be depicted in a hospital has already been done by “ER” (and probably twice for that matter). “Scrubs,” however, takes a more lighthearted and humorous approach when dealing with medical issues, which was a refreshing change of pace from most hospital shows.




Although they have a charm all their own, scrubs aren’t exactly intended to make a stylish statement. They are the epitome of the idea that clothing should be more functional than fashionable. In putting substance over style, scrub manufacturers make sure that the clothing is comfortable and that it doesn’t restrict movement in any way. For the most part, doctors and nurses need to have short sleeves in order to work unimpeded.
As more and more people are finding themselves out of work and worried about paying the bills, many of them are discovering that a job in the health care field may be the solution to their problems.
You have made that all important career decision. You have decided to step into a pair of
In today’s uncertain economy, many people are considering a second career. Are you thinking about making the switch to nursing as a career? Happily, it’s never too late to become a nurse!