How Many Scrubs Do You Need? A Simple Answer

How many scrub sets do you need for work or school in Kenya? A simple guide from Scrubs Kenya, with sets from KES 3,000 and same day Nairobi delivery.

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Washing your only set every night after a long shift? There is an easier way.

Most people need three scrub sets. One to wear, one in the wash and one clean and ready. Students on clinicals can start with two. Sets at Scrubs Kenya start from KES 3,000.

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Nurse Sets from Scrubs Kenya
Nurse Setsfrom KES 3,000
White Coats from Scrubs Kenya
White Coatsfrom KES 1,900
Caps / Hats from Scrubs Kenya
Caps / Hatsfrom KES 750
Medina Sets from Scrubs Kenya
Medina Setsfrom KES 3,200

The three set rule

• Set one: on you today • Set two: in the wash • Set three: clean, in your bag or locker for spills and emergencies

When you need more

• You work long shifts five or more days a week • You work in theatre or casualty where scrubs get soiled fast • You do not have time to wash every day

Students

Two sets usually work for clinical rotations. Add a white coat at KES 1,900 if your college needs one.

Mix colours or keep one?

If your hospital sets the colour, buy all three in that colour. If not, many people keep one dark set for busy days and a brighter set for clinics.

What it costs

Three Nurse Sets at KES 3,000 each comes to KES 9,000. Three Medina Sets at KES 3,200 each comes to KES 9,600.

Questions people ask

How many scrubs does a nurse need?

Three sets is a good number for most nurses.

How often should I replace scrubs?

When the colour fades, the knees thin or the pockets tear.

Can I buy three sets at once?

Yes. Send the sizes and colours on WhatsApp for one total.

Meet the founder

Dr Joanne Medina

Founder, Scrubs Kenya

Ever been told there are no surgical caps left on a busy ward? Dr Joanne Medina was, as a final year medical student. So she started making her own.

That small fix grew into Scrubs Kenya. Today Scrubs Kenya dresses nurses, doctors, clinical officers and students across Kenya.

Dr Joanne is a medical doctor who trained at Egerton University. She grew up in Kitale and now lives and works in Nairobi. She knows how a twelve hour shift feels, so every Scrubs Kenya set is chosen for comfort, pockets and fabric that lasts.

She also hosts the Medina Dinner, a networking evening for healthcare professionals, and interviews leaders in Kenyan healthcare on her YouTube channel.

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