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Gear & Resources to Thrive as a Sonographer

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Dru
The BEST resources I have come across & the things that keep me alive and well as a registered sonographer since 2017.
 
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I bought one of these custom badge reels and I ALWAYS get comments on it. So unique and great for sonographers who love their job!
Etsy - Shop for handmade, vintage, custom, and unique gifts ...
 
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I know there are a TON of scrubs brands out there but I have fallen in love with these! The feel and durability of the fabric is UNMATCHED. I bought some other brand of scrubs just to get by at a new job but I think longingly about my old scrubs 😩.
Healing Hands Scrubs: Premium Medical Scrubs
 
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If you are studying for the SPI exam soon, I HIGHLY recommend having a study plan that is aligned with each exam category on the ARDMS content outline! This one is already done for you so you spend the right amount time on each exam topic.
SPI Study Schedule
 
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I LOOVVVE these shoes for work. I have flat feet and & always have to buy QUALITY footwear. These last wayyyy longer than tennis shoes. They have removable cork soles that themselves can be replaced instead of repurchasing the whole shoe. My firs...
Alegria™ Shoes - Official Brand Site - Women's Comfort Shoes
 
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I feel like blue light reflecting glasses are really important since I spend all day looking at a screen. I get soooo many COMPLIMENTS on these glasses! They are chic but still allow people to see your face. 💁🏽‍♀️
Clearly LIMERICK Glasses | Clearly Canada
 
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This is one item I HATE to go to work without. I love having these on my lunchbreak or when I'm behind on writing up reports. These are comfortable and have clear audio. The charge lasts beautifully, and I'm even able to record videos using the earbu...
SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds 2 Pro True Wireless
 
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I CANNOT go to work without my chapstick. This is the ONLY chaptsick that doesn't break out my lips. I didn't have sensitive skin/lips growing up but now I do. & I'm scared to try anything else since this has worked SO WELL for me.
CortiBalm ™ - Official Site of Dr. Dan's ™ - Lip Balm
 
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IF YOU STRUGGLE WITH ULTRASOUND PHYSICS, this is what you need! This breaks down EVERYTHING you need to know for the SPI exam.
SPI Simplified
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If you're getting a hydroflask, I recommend getting this one WITH THE STRAW. You can flip up the straw and drink from the bottle using ONE HAND, whereas is you get the screw cap you have to use both hands every time you want to take a sip. I do NOT l...
Amazon.com: Hydroflask Water Bottle With Straw
 
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I know we sonographers like the dark, but we need Vitamin D3, especially since most of our departments don't have windows. I take a high dose and IT REALLY makes a difference in my energy levels. I am DRAGGING when I don't take it especially in the w...
Nature's Bounty Vitamin D3 5000 IU, 300 Softgels
 
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I love having this on me to track my steps and keep track of the time. I didn't want anything as complicated as a Samsung or Apple watch because I didn't want message alerts while I'm scanning. This is an AFFORDABLE option that does the job!
Fitbit Versa 2 Health & Fitness Smartwatch
 
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I CANNOT EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH! As a vascular sonographer, I have learned the importance of wearing compression socks! Since we sit and stand a lot, these are helpful to prevent incompetent venous valves, and thus swelling and varicose veins. I wear ...
Aoliks Compression Socks 4 Pairs for Travel