Our New Arrivals include Mickey and Ladybugs!

LUCH6988C-MKLL in Just Scrolling Along features a cute Mickey Mouse print - $27.49
LUCH82808C-BUGM in Bug Me A Dot features a whimsical lady bug print - $18.99
LUCH6623-MKNB in Spinning A Yarn features a classic Mikey Mouse character - $27.49-$29.49

Click HERE to shop all New Arrivals

Need Scrubs for your Entire Group?

We Specialize in Group Scrub Sales!

Let us know what you need, along with your preferred budget and we will find the perfect fit for your group!  

Call Laurel Uniforms & Apparel at 303-420-8200 today!

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The 5 stages of a nurse vacation

We thought this was cute, from our friends over at www.Scrubsmag.com: 

The 5 Stages of a Nurse Vacation

Because nurses typically work three days a week, we can schedule ourselves to have extended time off without taking vacation. (We’re awesome, I know.) For example, if I work Sunday, Monday and Tuesday this week and work Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week…that leaves me with eight days off without using my vacation time.

Yes, this is quite the glorious perk of being a nurse. However, these nursey vacations, whether they are enjoyed on a sandy beach, historical landmark, mountainous peak, or on my comfy living room couch, still always contain the same five stages of grieving. Here they are, outlined below. 

Stage 1: Denial

No, I am not a nurse. Do not ask me to do anything nursey. I don’t want to look at that new mole on your leg, oh close friend of mine. I don’t care that your dad’s blood pressure is 10 points less than it was last week and I don’t care if he goes to see his PCP.  I will avoid large crowds because larger crowds mean more people that could potentially need CPR. 

Stage 2:  Anger

I can’t believe I wiped other people’s butts more than my own this week! I can’t believe a thin piece of latex was all that lay between my hand and feces! I hate that I didn’t pee for 13 hours on Tuesday! Why did I go into debt for school to clean up POOP!? 

Stage 3:  Bargaining

Alright God, if you make it so that I never have to wipe another butt (other than my own) again, I promise to never hide in an unconscious patient’s room again. I promise I’ll never “forget” to start a bowel prep until an hour before shift change. And I definitely won’t fart and blame it on my intubated and sedated patient. 

Stage 4:  Depression

Who am I kidding? This is hopeless. I’m going to have to go back to work. All of my patients are going to be detoxing, poop will be everywhere, and they’ll all be allergic to all pain medications except Dilaudid, and are nauseated and nothing will work but Phenergan. Oh, and they’re itching too so they’ll need some Benadryl to complete their cocktail. Every two hours. My life is over. 

Stage 5:  Acceptance

Awwww look at that old lady getting groceries! She’s so cute and needy! She needs ME! I want to help her and walk her to her car. I hope she took her meds today. I bet she takes aspirin, Lisinopril, Colace, and Simvastatin every day. She reminds me of that patient I had last week that cried when I left for the night. Aaaahhh darnit. I cannot deny who I am. I love who I am. I am a nurse.

New Scrub Arrivals!

Click HERE to shop all our new arrivals on www.LaurelUniforms.com!

Medical Professional Students - We Have Back To School Supplies for You!

Medical Professional students are heading to school with a supply list that is a little bit different than the typical supply list - stethoscopes, penlights, protective eyewear, medical shears, the list goes on!

We have great products at wonderful prices and all at one place - including SCRUBS!  Check us out!

We carry a wide range of stethoscopes and otoscopes that work for any speciality!  Prices start at just $15.44 for stethoscopes and $9.92 for otoscopes.

 

Need a Aneroid Sphygmomanometer?  We have several to choose from and prices start at just $25.49.

Scissors and shears come in every shape and size.  Check out our inventory, starting at just $3.75.

Need medical scrubs?  Our Laurel Uniforms & Apparel site has a full line of the latests fashions, basic solid scrubs and everything in between.  Prices start at just $11.99!








Have more on your list?  Check out Mountain View Medical Supply and Laurel Uniforms & Apparel for all of your supply list needs today!

NEW FALL SCRUBS HAVE ARRIVED!

Ohhhhh boy, do we have some fun new scrubs this week! 

Check out ALL of our new arrivals at our website: http://www.laureluniforms.com/newarrivals

Here is a sneak peek of what's new:

Summer 2011 New Arrivals - Part 2

More deliveries this week! Enjoy and dont be afraid to browse all of the new arrivals on our WEBSITE, or for you Denver-ites, come visit our store located on the SE corner of I-76 & Sheridan Blvd in Arvada, here is a MAP.


LUCH6846 Sesame Street Love Life
This fit & flare top features a V-neckline and three front pockets. Contrast binding edges the neckline, sleeves and one cell phone pocket. Two roomy patch pockets and side vents. Center back length is 25 1/2". Made of Brushed Poly/Cotton Poplin. Pair with kelly green, black, grey, bright pink or white. (blue is hard to match)











LUCH6628 Peanuts You Blockhead
This Peanuts print is a round neck top featuring a softly curved front neck yoke with contrast piping, delicate center front pin tucks, raglan style seaming for flattering fit, patch pockets, half back elastic for shaping and side vents. Center back length is 26 1/2". Made of Brushed Poly/Cotton Poplin. Pair with black, orange, bright pink or light blue pants.












LUCH6875C Betty Grey Gardens
This fun Betty Boop print Flexibles top features stretch side panels in contrast knit which shapes and slims the body! Also featured is a V-neckline, front and back yoke, and two hidden pockets! Center back length is 25". Made of 100% Cotton. Pair with black, grey, dark grey or red pants.














LUCH4700C Into the Wind
This butterfly print top features a dolman sleeve, v-neck tunic with side seam vents, two patch pockets and a cell phone pocket. Center back length is 26.25". Made of 100% Cotton. Pair with black, light green, grey, lime green, dark grey, royal or medium blue.









LUCH4788C Hope Butterflies
This pink ribbon scrub top is a mock wrap top that features contrast color neck bands, an adjustable contrast drawstring waist, back elastic, two patch pockets and side vents. Center back length is 26 5/8". Made of 100% Cotton. Pair with azalea, black, grey or pink.













LUCH6648 Scooby Butterflies
Scooby Doo and Butterflies print, this V-necktop features contrast neck binding, contrast adjustable empire drawstring, back elastic, two patch pockets and side vents. Center back length is 26 1/2". Made of Brushed Poly/Cotton Poplin. Pair with kelly green, purple, lime green, navy, lavendar, royal, bright pink and medium blue pants.

Summer 2011 New Arrivals - Part 1

Oh, how we LOVE getting new arrivals! Our new summer arrivals did not disappoint and we have a little something for everyone! Check out these, along with the entire cast of New Arrivals, on our Laurel Uniforms & Apparel website.



LUCH2732C in Pashmina Paisley
This beautiful print V-neck top features a decorative ring joined at center front neck with stylized front yoke seam, two patch pockets, back elastic and side vents. Center back length: 26 1/2". Made of 100% cotton. Pair with black, dark grey, white or wine pants.














LUCH6719 with White Embroidery of Minnie Mouse!
Look closely! This top has white embroidery creating outlines of Minnie Mouse! A mock wrap top that features front neck binding, release tucks at the waist, and patch pockets. Left pocket has pencil stitch, right pocket has stitched down instrument loop, back elastic, and side vents. Center back length is 26". Made of Cotton/Poly Poplin. Pair with white or black pants.











LUCH2702 White with Decorative Ring
This V-neck top features a decorative ring joined at center front neck with stylized front yoke seam. Patch pockets, back elastic and side vents. Center back length is 26 1/2". Made of Brushed Cotton/Poly Poplin. Pair with white or black pants.












LUCH2737C in Cherry Blossoms Print
A wonderful summer print! Features a v-neck with binding around the front and back neckline. Bust darts and side elastic smocking create a flattering shape. Angled pockets and side vents. Center back length is 26 1/2". Made of 100% Cotton. Pair with black, bright pink, grey, dark grey and red pants.











LUCH2789C in Don't Hound Me Print
A new Flexibles style! This innovative top features stretch side panels in contrast knit which shapes and slims the body! Also featured is a V-neckline, front and back yoke, and two hidden pockets! A border print is featured on this Flexibles silhouette. Center back lenght: 25". Made of 100% Cotton. Pair with black or royal pants.

New Scrub Arrivals! Happy Shopping!

We love, love, love it when new scrub styles arrive! We are all like kids in a candy store, calling dibs on certain styles or prints.

Click to view all of our New Arrivals!




LUCH6713C Tinker Bell Dream
FUN! V-Neck with adjustable back, front slant pockets and side vents. Pair with black, dark grey, red, pink or white pants.





























LUCH82755 Indigo Girl
Junior fit, mocke wrap with horizontal pleated patch pockets, side vents, princess seam and back darts. Pair with navy, ciel or white pants.











LUCH6707C Eeyore says "Blue is the new black"
Scoop neck, elastic smocking at shoulder, angled pockets, back darts. Pair with black, ceil, bright pink or white pants.

























LUCH6252C Bristol
Cute V-neck, grosgrain ribbon trim with zigzag stitch, bust darts, 3/4 elastic smock waist and sleeve. Pair with black, tan, olive green, white, wine or gray pants.

Clearance on Our Holiday Scrub Tops!

These were $22.99

NOW $17.50!!

We have a few sizes left at these GREAT PRICES, so hurry!

Mickey's Christmas Party

This Mickey Mouse Cheer Holiday Scrub top has contrast binding that finishes the neckline and sleeves of a slim fitted mock wrap top with patch pockets and side vents. Center back length: 25". Made of 100% Cotton.



I'll Be Back

This women's holiday print fit & flare top features a V-neckline and three front pockets (2 patch and one cell phone pocket). Contrast binding edges the neckline, sleeves and cell phone pocket. Center back length: 25 1/2". Made of 100% cotton.
Frosty says "Ill be back again someday!"


Rudolph and Santa

This women's holiday print fit & flare top features a V-neckline and three front pockets (2 patch and one cell phone pocket). Contrast binding edges the neckline, sleeves and cell phone pocket. Center back length: 25 1/2". Made of 100% cotton.

41: Number of Days to Valentines Day!

I know, I know. We JUST got through the major holidays.

But, we just got in the cutest Valentine scrubs ever!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP our newest Valentine scrub additions!

Otherwise, here is a preview:


Mickey's Valentine Party
























Caring for the Cause:

























Heart on the Line:






















Pink Zebras:

























Young Hearts:



























Dont forget to pair these tops with our best selling KOI Scrub Pants, available in 21 different colors, including pink and red!

Buying Scrubs: A Retailers Perspective

We are into month three of selling scrubs and uniforms, and one aspect that most people dont think about is the process of selecting clothing lines to carry in our store.

While we also research, select and buy product for our medical supply side, the clothing side is much different. Manufacturer reps actually bring racks of clothes to our store and personally showcase their new lines to us. All but one person in our office is female. Put the two together and you will understand the level of excitement at this new perk!

Its almost like having a personal shopper, and who wouldnt love THAT?!

Except we dont get to keep what we buy.

After the rep finishes his showcase, we usually talk about what would work, not work, and try on a few things to see how they fit and feel. And we are at work while doing this! Are you jealous yet?

We hope that you enjoy the great "sacrifices" we make for you!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Dropping Medicare & Medicaid - One Year Later

September 30th marks the one year anniversary of our official exit from the Medicare / Medicaid provider system. It was an incredibly hard decision to make, not to mention the stress of wondering “did we make the right decision?”

Well, the answer is yes. While our revenue went down by the percentage of customers we could no longer service, our overall profit margin (and health of our company) increased. Don’t get us wrong. By no means are we rolling in the dough! We have always kept our margins much lower than other providers in our area, and of course we pass that savings on to our customers.

In the spring of this year, another opportunity presented itself, and had we still been Medicare / Medicaid providers, we may not have been able to take advantage. We were able to expand our business by purchasing Laurel Uniforms & Apparel. This opportunity allowed us to diversify and expand our product offering. It also added a convenience to our customers who purchase both medical supplies AND medical scrubs. We are a one stop shop!

While the face of our customer demographic may be changing, we still hold true to our company principals. Offer the best products at the lowest possible prices with outstanding customer service.

We still get phone calls from customers needing Medicare / Medicaid covered products, and we happily refer them to other companies in the area. And once in a while, a customer still stops in to say hello, even though they can no longer get their products from us.

In this economy we consider ourselves one of the lucky few that can actually say that we are growing. We are very proud of this, especially since we took a huge leap of faith.

We would like to thank all of our customers for sticking with us through our transitions during the past year. Like any rollercoaster ride, now that its over we can say “wow, what a ride”!

Laurel's is Coming! Laurels is Coming!

As previously announced, we are expanding our business to include Laurels Uniform & Apparel.

This has added several fun things to my job, including this signage:



Because of our expansion, the bank account is on limited funds for advertising and other fun stuff. I literally created this wall signage for under $15!

Here is how:
Purchased Wausau Astrobrights Print and Stick Adhesive Backed Heavy Duty Paper.
Created lettering and designs in MS Publisher Program.
Printed out lettering.
Cut out lettering. (plus a cut on my finger, or two...its been a long time since kindergarten!)
Apply to Wall.

Supplies needed to apply: Pencil (with non-marking eraser) to mark the spots, ruler to get correct spacing, leveler to make sure all letters are straight. Oh, and a ladder if you are applying up high.

I love my job!

Oh - Our Grand Re-Opening is September 20-25th! Be sure to join us for great sale prices on apparel and stethoscopes, along with goodie bags and prizes!

HUGE Announcement!

We are very pleased to announce we will now be offering Medical Scrubs, uniforms, custom embroidery and MORE!

Mountain View Medical Supply has purchased Laurel Uniform & Apparel!

We invite everyone to our Grand Re-Opening September 20th - 25th!

SAVE: 10% on Any Stethoscope!
SAVE: 10-50% on Select Apparel!
PLUS! Free Goodie Bags & Prizes

We have easy One Stop Shopping for:
Custom Embroidery
Full Line of Diagnostic Equipment
Medical Scrubs
Ambulatory Aids
Physician Apparel
Ostomy Supplies
Medical Supplies
Chef/Waitstaff Apparel
Wound Care Supplies
Daily Living Aids
Safety Equipment
And Much, MUCH MORE!

Come celebrate at 5370 N. Sheridan Blvd., Arvada, CO 80002, Monday - Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 9am - 1pm.

Discounts and Goodie Bags while supplies last. One discount per customer account. Cannot be combined with any other offer and applies to showroom purchases only. Discounts valid September 20-25, 2010 only.