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What’s in my work nursing bag
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items As a nurse who works 12 hr shifts, I have to pack my entire life into my workbag. I thought I’d share a list of everything I keep in my bag in case other people needed ideas.
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The nurses basic must haves!
My go to pens & high lighters I swear by!
Life be lifing sometimes
The nurses basic must haves!
There are a lot of things in my bag that I’m happy I have them when I need them. Then there are other things that I actually need to do my job. This list is everything I need to actually complete my 12 hour shift.
First & foremost is my actual bag. This bag is an absolute steal at this price & I’ve used it for years! I love that it’s a backpack, how roomy it is & that it has multiple compartments that helps me keep everything organized!
LOVEVOOK 15.6'' Waterproof Laptop Backpack
First & foremost is my stethoscope. I highly suggest getting a Littmanns! Besides the fact that I’ve had my for 10 years & never once had a problem with it, it also comes with a warranty & replacement parts. There is also an option to hav...
3M™ Littmann® Classic III™ Rainbow Finish Stethoscope
These are the perfect size trauma shears for all your dressing changes. Added bonus, they can clip onto your bag or uniform to keep from getting lost!
Prestige 5.5" Clipable Fluoride Stainless Steel Nurse Utility Scissor
I absolutely cringe when I see nurses just throw their stethoscope into their bag. I spent too much money on mine to risk it being damaged. It takes me 2 seconds to put it in this case & it keeps it from being damaged!
UA Essential Pink Stethescope Case
This insulated lunch box is small enough to fit in my bag but big enough to hold my lunch!
Aosbos Insulated Pink Quilted Lunch Bag
This food organizer keeps my food perfectly in place & fits perfectly in my lunch box. Extra bonus it comes with silverware!
LOVINA 1100ML Bento Box w/ Spoon & Fork
This portable charger is tiny enough to fit in one of the many pockets in my bag & keeps my phone from dying.
Anker Nano 5,000mAh Portable Charger iPhone
I realize it mind seem odd to some to have this in their work bag but TRUST ME. It’s so small & hardly takes up any space. The last thing I want to do after working all day is get drenched walking out to the parking garage in the pouring rain.
BAODINI Mini Travel Umbrella UV Sun Protection
Hair ties are a staple for every nurse!
Amazon Basics Black Pony Tail Hair Ties 32ct
Constantly washing our hands dries them out severely. I’m always reaching into my bag to add moisture back to them.
eos 24H Moisture Travel Body Lotion Vanilla
I go through a pack of these lip balms in a month. I always make sure I have one in my work bag
Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment, 0.35oz, 2 Pack
These Stanley will keep your drinks cold & fits perfectly in the cup holder of your bag!
Stanley Quencher H2.0 Stainless Steel Tumbler
My go to pens & high lighters I swear by!
I have pens & highlighters in just about every color you can imagine. I swear there is a method to my madness!
First things first, my pens have to have a smooth glide when I write.
Secondly I need to have a variety of color. I take report on m...
These pens are a must have. I love that they come in so many different colors! It helps me stay organized with my patient reports, & I write any updates in a different color pen.
Paper Mate Ink Joy 10pk Gel Pens 0.7mm Medium Tip Multicolored: Retractable, Quick Drying, Multicolor Ink, Stationery Set
I keep all my pens, highlighters & markers in this case to prevent them from being buried in the bottom of my bag & to protect my bag in case one explodes & leaks ink.
CICIMELON Large 3-Compartment Pencil Case Pink
These are my go to highlighters to help keep me organized
BiC 5pk Highlighter Brite Liner Assorted: Medium Point, Multicolored Ink, Art & Office Supplies, Highlighters for School
These are the markers I use to put the date & time on all wound care I do.
Sharpie 2pk Permanent Markers Fine Tip Black: Quick Drying, Water-Resistant, Art & Office Supplies, Ages 10+
Life be lifing sometimes
It is inevitable, if something is going to happen, it will happen during your 12 hour shift. This list covers everything from headaches to starting your period & any other way Murphy s law wants to hit us during our shift.
It’s inevitable I always start my period when I’m at work. I keep my tampons & panty liners in this case.
Primo Lines Period Bag – Tampon & Pad Pouch
There is nothing worse than not having the right tampon size. Either I will go through it in 2 seconds or it will feel uncomfortable. This set hits all levels of my cycle.
Tampax Pearl Tampons Multipack 47 Count
Whether I ate a lot of garlic at lunch or having food stuck in my teeth, these always come in clutch for me! They are preloaded with toothpaste & make it super convenient to brush your teeth!
Disposable Mini Travel Toothbrushes with Mint Paste (20)
12 hrs is a long time to be away from home. I always keep a mini drug store stocked in this kit for at work headaches, allergy flare ups, cramps etc
4PS Travel Pill Organizer 10 Compartments
I work in a high intensity stressful environment. Headaches creep up on me at the worst possible time. I always make sure I have Tylenol in my pill case for this exact reason.
Tylenol Extra Strength 500mg Caplets, 100ct
I’d like to introduce you to my favorite coworker 😂 all jokes aside, ibuprofen is non negotiable when it comes to what’s in my work bag. Whether my back hurts from lifting on patients, my legs hurt from running around all day, or I’m having cramps, ...
Amazon Basic Care Ibuprofen Tablets, 200 Ct
All it will take is one time you have heartburn so bad you feel like you’re breathing fire, and you’ll never go without it in your work bag again. I learned this after I inhaled a huge bowl of spicy Chinese food in about 30 seconds. 10 minutes later ...
TUMS Extra Strength Berries Antacid 96ct
I swear my sinuses hate me, especially in the winter months. It makes it impossible to get through my shift when my sinuses are acting up unless I have my Sudafed
Sudafed PE Sinus Pressure + Pain Relief, 24 ct
I do NOT have time to deal with a migraine or headache at work. These tiny roll ons provide so much relief! Plus they are so small they easily fit in the front zipper of my bag
Migraine Stick Bundle: Original, Extra, Mg