This is a list of some of my favorite essentials working as a nurse. Some of these make the job easier, and some are simply some cute additions to make everything a bit more fun and bright!
If you’re looking for your first stethoscope, I recommend a Littmann! I love mine and have had it for years and it still works so well. They also have many options for colors
Littmann Stethoscope - Amazon.com
Two of my best friends and I are all nurses, and they loved these! I added their names and birth flowers. Such a cute addition to your stethoscope to personalize it
Stethoscope Name Tag - Etsy
Compression socks are a must for those long shifts on your feet! I have some from Bluemaple and they’re cute and have lasted me years
Bluemaple Compression Socks for Circulation
Amazon has lots of options for stethoscope cases! I like to use this to store it in my bag and there’s inside pockets for other small items
Stethoscope Case - Suchergebnis Auf Amazon.de Für
My favorite pens for work! It’s much needed to have a nice pen at work, and these write so smooth and the ink doesn’t smudge
Ddaowanx Gel Pens, 6 Pcs 0.5mm Quick Dry Black
Cherokee is one of my favorite brands for scrubs. They’re affordable and very comfortable
Cherokee Scrubs - Amazon.com
It’s always nice to have a comfortable underscrub long sleeve to go under your scrub tops!
COZYFIT Underscrub Long Sleeve Women Crew Neck
Brooks are so comfortable and have good support for long shifts. What I like about this brand is there’s so many different types that are fit to support different types of feet and arches to make sure you’re getting the right support
Brooks Nursing Shoes for Medical Workers | Uniform Advantage
Etsy has so many shops and options for badge reels. I love that there’s always specialized ones for different holidays and ones for whatever unit or specialty you work in
Badge Reels - Etsy
This clipboard folds up to hide patient information on your report sheets. And it has some little guidelines for assessments and lab values
Nursing Clipboard - Amazon.com
Celsius are my favorite energy drinks. The retro vibe is my favorite flavor. Highly recommend
CELSIUS® Energy Drinks
I bought these when I switched to night shift and they work so well, and they were so easy to put up
Sumobaby 50x60 Portable Blackout Curtains
These seamless no damage hair ties are my favorite! They hold my hair up well, and I have thick hair. And they don’t leave a crease even if I have it up for a while
