Best items that make every shift go a little smoother.
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Work necessities
Self Care
Work necessities
Keep your nurse supplies handy. Stock caddy at start of your shift, keep at your computer for quick access.
Everything Mary Craft Caddy, Tan Dot
I keep these on my name badge. They are always on hand when pulling meds from omni/pyxis and can't get one pill to tear away from the others.
CYNAMED NEW GERMAN 1 Lister Bandage Nurse Scissors
The Bi-fold is my favorite. Tri-fold is good as it can be slid into your scrub pocket when folded up but I hate having 3 creases in my report sheet.
Whitecoat® Nursing Clipboard - Red Bi-Fold
Every nurse, regardless of unit, should have hemostats.
AAProTools 2-Piece 8" Curved & Straight Hemostat Set
Small, bright light. I keep mine clipped onto my namebadge, allowing quick access for pupil assessments
EverBrite Mini LED Keychain Flashlight
Standard size Penlight, multiple color options, complete with pupil size chart.
CAVN Medical Pen Lights for Diagnostics
Multiple uses, Multiple color options, great for any nurse specialty
Watch Hummingbird 4in1 Medical Scissors
For those who draw their own labs, this shows us the correct order to draw while adding a cute touch to our badge
Order of Blood Draw Beads with Reference Card
Clip with Pen, marker, Penlight, scissors, and led light. Never lose your basic things
MotiMind 6 Pcs Nurse Pen Set with Marker
Most of us have smart watches and not every patient room has a clock. This is great when needing a secondhand watch to obtain pulse rate
AGEN KGEN 3X Retractable Nurse Watch Clip
Self Care
Works amazing,especially if like me you deal with allergies causing eye puffiness. Helps with headaches as well
Cooling Eye Mask - Amazon.com
Many of us work multiple 12 + hr shifts back to back and never get adequate rest causing dark circle under our tired eyes. These work wonders for dark circles, wrinkles, and puffiness
Under Eye Mask - Amazon.com
These shower steamers help us unwind and de-stress after a long shift
18-Pack Aromatherapy Shower Steamers for Women
This 7 piece kit has 15-minute treatments for your head down to your toes to give you a nice glow.
Naisture 15 Min Pamper Me Korean Spa Kit
For those like me with sensitive skin this kit is perfect. All in one 6 piece kit has mask that calms, soothes, firms and refreshes our skin in 15 minutes
Naisture 15 Min Rescue Me Kit Skincare Set
This cooling face and eye mask helps combat migraines while providing relief from puffy tired eyes
Medi Grade Cooling Ice Face & Eye Mask
These foot warming booties help relieve and soothe our tired, achy feet after working 12 plus hours on the floor caring for others
Dr. Scholl's Tired, Achy Feet Foot Mask
These moisturizing socks work wonders to repair, moisturizer, and soften our tired feet
