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Night Shift Essentials 🌙

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CozyHuddleRN

I worked night shift for the first two years of my nursing career. This is includes my recommendations for products that helped me survive and thrive as a night shift worker.

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My favorite stethoscope! I have the Littmann 3M and I love it. Very clear for auscultation and great for learning breath and heart sounds. I still use this stethoscope every shift!

Littmann Stethoscopes | 3M United States

This is a high quality penlight with options for a warmer toned light, which I prefer. Great to use for neuro checks and the one I always have on hand at work.

Penlights for Nurses and Medical Professionals - MDF Instruments

Great clipboard for use during clinical and as a beside RN. I used the Nursing Edition throughout all my clinical and every shift at the hospital. Great for keeping PHI protected and foldable to fit into scrub pockets for easy carrying.

WhiteCoat Clipboards

Super cute and functional insulated lunch bag for work. I use this everyday and it keeps my food cold and fresh.

Insulated Lunch Bag - CALPAK

Staying hydrated during a busy night shift can be challenging, but it is so important to care for yourself and make sure you drink water throughout your shift. I love this cute water bottle with a covered spout/straw to protect from dirt and germs.

FreeSip® Water Bottle - Owala

I wear compression socks everyday to work as a Registered Nurse. These help ease tired feet and keep my blood circulating well during long shifts. I love the Bombas brand compression socks because they provide great compression, are high quality and ...

Bombas Compression Socks

I highly recommend these earplugs to use for sleep. They are great at blocking out noise and are very comfortable, soft, and cute.

Loop Dream™: Noise Reduction for Deep Sleep

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Black our curtains are essential for working night shift to keep your bedroom dark and aid in sleep. I love my ikea blackout curtains because they come in beautiful colors, are high quality, and they block light very effectively.

Blackout Curtains for Bedrooms & Living Rooms

I love to curl up on the couch with this blanket after a long shift. This fabric has a nice soft, buttery texture that keeps you warm but feels breathable. Not irritating or overstimulating against the skin, and their blankets are so cozy and comfort...

Barefoot Dreams Blankets

These gummies help promote sleep and I take them about 30 minutes before getting into bed. They taste great and are highly effective as a sleep aid.

Lemme Sleep Gummies

This tea is a staple in my nightly routine. It helps me relax and wind down for bed. I personally like it with a little but if honey and milk.

Sleepytime Extra Wellness Tea, 40 ct

Scrubs

Scrub brands that I recommend and use regularly for work as a nurse

Great quality scrubs at an affordable price. These are very comfortable and cute. The fabric feels high quality and they have a wide variety of styles and colors. I wear these to work on a regular basis and love them.

Mandala Scrubs

Great affordable scrubs. Very comfortable with many styles and colors to choose from. I wear these for work on a regular basis.

Jaanuu Scrubs

I wore long sleeve under-scrubs everyday to work when I was working night shift. The hospital always got very cold at night and these helped me stay warm and helped my skin feel protected during my shifts without being bulky or too warm when it got b...

FIGS Underscrubs

Comfortable, stylish anti wrinkle scrubs. Highly recommend these, I used them all throughout nursing school and still use them as a nurse. The fabric is high quality, soft and so comfy. They have a wide variety of colors and styles so you can find th...

FIGS Scrubs

Shoes

These shoes are great for clinical or to use on the floor. I love that they are slip-on and easy to clean with a bleach wipe at the end of your shift! Very comfortable with many styles and colors including solid white and black for nursing school pro...

Clove: Best Shoes For Healthcare Workers 2024

I love these shoes. Hoka has so many great options for all foot shapes and needs. I like the Bondi 8 shoes because they are good for people like me with wide feet.

Bondi 8 Max Cushioned Road Running Shoe - HOKA

These are very comfortable and easy to clean. They keep my feet comfy and supported during 12 hour shifts at the hospital. Worth the price if you are looking for comfort and durability.

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