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Nurse Must-Haves: The Ultimate List of What Nurses Love, Crave, and Can’t Live Without

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From lifesaving essentials to little luxuries that brighten their shifts, discover the perfect blend of practical tools and thoughtful treats every nurse dreams of. Whether for yourself or the amazing nurse in your life, this list has everything to m...
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Work Bag Essentials

"Everything a nurse needs to power through a shift — from must-have tools to little comforts that keep you going."

 
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Get some bling for the sethascope, because let's be honest, they all look the same without it. I am constantly getting mine confused with other people's.
charMED - Stethoscope Bling – CharMED
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Mini pharmacy for the work bag
Pocket Pharmacy 146 Labels Travel Pill Organizer
 
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Cute, with lots of pockets, water-resistant, and available in many colors!
BAGSMART Tote Bag with Laptop Compartment
 
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I LOVE these pens. Cute colors, they write nice and they have a figet ball on them to play with.
Ddaowanx 0.5mm Colored Gel Pens, 6Pcs
 
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To freshen up after break. Nobody wants stinky breath.
Mini Brushes
 
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To keep all of your electronics charged up.
3 in 2 USB C Cable
 
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Those 12 hour shifts are brutal on the feet sometimes.
Dr. Scholl's Tired Achy Feet Foot Mask
 
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Keeps those hands clean and smells SO good.
Touchland Power Mist Hand Sanitizer JUICY Set
 
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For sneaking into the rooms during night shift to check on your patient without waking them up with a bright overhead light.
BIRKINHOME Rechargeable Nurse Light Clip On
 
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Everything you need on a keychain.
MotiMind 6 Pcs Keychain for Nurse Accessories
 
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Protective case with room for pens and anything else you want to store.
BOVKE Carrying Case for Stethoscope
 
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Always nice to have your own for when you can't find the units portable one.
CONTEC LED CMS50M Pulse Oximeter
 
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When you need a boost
Huma Chia Energy Gel Variety 12 Pack
 
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I love this gum. Gives you energy with the 40 mg of caffeine.
NeuroGum Energy & Focus Gum Peppermint 90pc
 
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Covered straw, keeps your water cold for so long and comes in so many cute color combos.
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle
 
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Helpful for report when you are a new nurse.
Marspark 2 Pack Nurse Report Sheet Notebook
 
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You can be sleepy, but you don't have to look sleepy. Fix those red eyes with just a couple of drops.
LUMIFY Redness Reliever Eye Drops
 
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Yummy
Alani Nu HAWAIIAN SHAVED ICE Energy Sticks
 
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Sometimes life is a bit overstimulating. These can help.
Loop Quiet 2 Ultra-Comfy Reusable Earplugs
 
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Nurse life = Stressful life
OLLY Goodbye Stress Gummy, GABA, Berry - 42 Ct
 
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A little woo woo, but I love.
Lifelines Scent-Infused Grounding Stones
 
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Combate all the GI bleeds, C-diff, wounds, and funky feet smells.
StinkBalm Odor Blocker Nurses Gift Set 4 Pack
 
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Hydration
HydroMATE Electrolytes Powder Packets 16 Sticks
 
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Little snack bag
Siwara Snack Bag
 
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Because I am MESSYYYY
Tide To Go Wipes Instant Stain Remover, 20 Ct
 
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The hospital makes you DRY.
Salt & Stone Body Lotion for Women & Men
 
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Love these. They smell so good. The light tint is nice and they hydrate well.
Summer Fridays Tinted Lip Butter Balm - Sweet Mint
 
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The best thing for chapped lips. Swear by it.
Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment
 
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These smell SO GOOD. The perfect size to throw in the work bag.
PHLUR Body Mist - Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
 
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Nice to just throw in your bag for when you need a touch up, have somewhere to go after work or get stuck staying overnight at the hospital.
Makeup Kit for Women, All in One
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Nice to have- Just in case you get stuck staying at the hospital.
Convenience Kits Travel Size Toiletry Kit
 
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The BEST trauma shears. Also has a strap cutter, ring cutter, ruler, oxygen tank wrench, and a carbide glass breaker.
Raptor® Rescue

Things to Wear

From comfy scrubs to stylish sneakers, here’s everything nurses love to wear on and off the clock.

 
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We love figs around here. Want to know why? Just go take a look at their ad for nurses week. The made it REAL real. Also they're cute and comfy.
FIGS
 
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A need. The hospitals be COLD. and so many pockets for all of my things!
Women's On-Shift Float Bomber Jacket™ - Black
 
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Cute and they don't fog up.
SQIMZAR Safety Glasses for Women Nurses
 
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The best shoes
 
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Everyone needs a cute badge reel.
36 Pcs Badge Reel pack
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Cute & Comfy
GODMERCH Personalized Embroidered Nurse Sweatshirt
 
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We all need a couple good pairs of compression socks.
6 Pack Copper Compression Socks
 
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Comfy underscrubs
Adar Women Underscrubs 3 Pack Long Sleeve
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Scrubssss
niaahinn Women's Nurse Scrubs Set Jogger

Night Shift Life

Because caffeine can’t do it all — the survival kit for every night shift nurse.

 
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Mask to help you get the best sleep on those night shifts.
3D Weighted Sleep Mask
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If you are working night shift you NEED a sound machine. You don't realize how loud the day time is until you are trying to sleep through all of the sounds. This one is hands down the best one.
Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock & Light
 
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A SAD lamp is so helpful when working night shift. Especially love in the winter when it's dark all of the time.
Verilux HappyLight Alba - UV-Free LED Therapy Lamp
 
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I don't use often, but sometimes you need a little help falling asleep.
Lemme Sleep Gummies 5mg Melatonin, 60ct
 
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Feels so good.
Beinkap Eye Massager with Heat, Music, Compression
 
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No idea if this stuff actually works - May be placebo, but it is relaxing and smells so good. Win win either way.
Dr Teal's Sleep Spray w/ Melatonin & Oils, 6oz x3
 
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Save your hair
YANIBEST Silk Bonnet for Sleeping
 
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The weight feels nice
Nodpod Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask
 
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I can't sleep if the daylight is able to get in. Blackout curtains for the win.
H.VERSAILTEX Linen Blackout Curtains 84in

Lunch Time

 
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Room for so much stuff!
Insulated Lunch Box
 
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To put all of your snacks in
TROUSKAIG Silicone Freezer Bags, 8-Pack
 
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Never fails I forget to grab a fork in the caf.
Travel Utensils with Case
 
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Love that these are glass.
FIT Strong & Healthy Glass Meal Prep Containers
 
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Love these.
SUROQUE 4 Pack 16oz Glass Mason Jars Leakproof
 
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Love these for sauces, toppings or powders.
RowinsyDD 8 Pack Glass Storage Containers