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Items that help me as a CNA
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items Working as a CNA is rewarding but demanding. This list includes the best CNA essentials that help make long shifts smoother—from tools that keep you organized to items that improve comfort during busy days. Great for new CNAs, healthcare workers, and...
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Tools You'll Need As a CNA
Tools You'll Need As a CNA
Necessities that you'll need as a CNA for accuracy in monitoring vitals and patient assessments.
Perfect for nursing students, healthcare workers, or anyone building their medical kit. This classic pink stethoscope is affordable, reliable, and easy to use for everyday clinical use. It also adds a stylish touch to your nursing gear!
Medical Stethoscopes
Everybody should have basic health tools at home. It's a smart addition to any home wellness kit because it's affordable, accurate, and easy to store. Not to mention it could come in handy if it's ever needed.
Manual Blood Pressure Cuff
Stay on top of your health with this easy to use digital pulse oximeter. It quickly measures your blood oxygen level and pulse. It's portable, great for work or clinicals, after a workout, or caring for your elderly family member.
Pulse Oximeters - Walmart.com
This foldable clipboard keeps key medical references right at your fingertips while folding small enough to fit in your scrubs. Ideally made for clinicals, charting, and fast paced shifts for cna's, nurses, nursing students, etc!
Folded Clipboards Doctors
These are a lifesaver for a long shift! It aides in reducing swelling and improving circulation. It's comfortable and supportive!
Compression Socks
If you work long shifts, then you know how important comfortable shoes are. These are good for back support AND feet support. I highly recommend.
Nursing Clogs
Hands down one of the best items you'll need as a healthcare worker. Being on your feet all day on concrete floor its a MUST to have these. It helps your arch and your heels so much. Not to mention back support as well. Light on your feet makes your ...
Shoe Inserts for Foot Pain
As a CNA who never has a break, a retractable badge holder is a must for you. It makes it easier swiping in and out during hectic shifts.
Retractable CNA Badge Holders
An everyday essential for students, planners, and list lovers. Charting as a CNA can be fun and colorful!
Multi Color Pens
This insulated lunch box looks small, but it isn't. It's very spacious. It's good for lunch: Ideally for cold, frozen foods to ensure the coolness lasts longer.
CNA Lunch Bags for Work
I personally love these. They're sugar free. Different varieties. Instantly works. I love them for those late night early morning shifts.
Alani Nu Sugar Free Energy Drink
Best for on the go. For use before and after leaving a clients room; long as your hands are not visibly soiled.
Hand Sanitizer
Perfect for helping with the mobility of the patient during a transfer.
Gait Belts
For checking pupil reactions or looking in dark areas. Perfect for on the go, even in a home setting.
Pen Light
12 hour shift approved. The Owala FreeSip is leak-proof, keeps your water cold all shift, and lets you sip or chug without slowing down. If you’re constantly on the go (CNA life) this is a must have.
Owala Water Bottles
Another CNA work shift essential. The YETI Rambler is insanely durable, leak resistant, and keeps your water cold for hours. Perfect for long CNA shifts when you need something reliable that won’t break or leak.
Yeti Rambler
This HydroJug is a game changer if you struggle to drink enough water throughout the day. The large capacity means fewer trips to the water fountain, and the sturdy design makes it perfect for the gym, work, or running errands. If you’re trying to hi...
Hydro Jug