nurses watches

What is a nurse's watch called?

Nurse’s watches are also called fob watches, which comes from a German word meaning ‘small pocket’.

Do nurses still wear nurses' watches?

Yes, nurses still use fob watches. Time can be an important factor in the profession, so accurate watches can be used to measure heart rates or even for recording time-specific events.

Why do nurses wear fob watches?

Generally, nurses wear fob watches instead of wrist watches for hygiene and practical reasons. Wrist watches are more likely to come into contact with germs as they’re close to the hands.

Fob watches are small and lightweight, so they don't get in the way during physical tasks like lifting patients or making beds

Where do nurses wear fob watches?

Nurse wear fob watches above their front pocket, where they can easily be seen or held.