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Nurse Gifts You’ll Actually Use (From a Nurse!)
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items My most loved nurse gear for all those hours on my feet or my down time away from work
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Nurse extras
Self-care
Apparel
12 hour shifts are rough. Asics are my second Fav. It is essential to have good shoes!
ASICS GEL-CHALLENGER 14
Brooks have been my go to for those 12 hour shifts, especially the ones that turn into 13 hour shifts
Brooks Trace 2
Compression socks are essential for a nurse!
CHARMKING Compression Socks 15-20 mmHg (3 Pairs)
No lie- my new favorite scrubs. So comfortable and has stretch. I could wear these all day. I'm going back to get more!
Healing Hands Scrubs
Must have this Carhartt Scrub Top
Carhartt Scrub Top
My Asics have gotten me through so many shifts
GEL-1130 | Unisex | Larimar Blue/Pure Silver| ASICS
I love these. While they are not great for 12hour shifts, I always feel so sassy when I wear them.
Dansko Professional Slip-On Clogs for Women
Nurse extras
Remembering to get in my H20 is hard, but having this handy reminds me to hydrate during my shift
22oz Leakproof Cruiser
Self care is staying hydrated
Cruiser 40 oz
What nurses doesn't like coffee? But honestly, I use this for so much more. I use it to mix in my collagen powder, my protein powder, and I even use it to aerate my wine after a long shift.
Milk Frothers : Coffee & Tea Accessories
It's best to not have any hanging jewelry when working. I love wearing my adorable studs. I get to look professional and put together while not risking something catching on my earrings.
14K White Gold
This was a must have during clinicals. I kept my reports together, it fit in my scrub pocket, and it had cheat tips all on the outside
Nursing Clipboard Foldable w/ Cheat Sheets
The GOAT of pens. I might hunt you down for taking my pens. Nurses LOVE pens-just FYI
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens Medium Point 0.7 mm
I have personally had 2 very expensive stethoscopes get 'borrowed and never make it back. Now I make sure mine has something unique on it so I can spot it across the nurses station
Stethoscope Charms
I have everything in my all in one bag. Mostly because as a nurse everyone assumes I have the most random things in my possession. I love this bag because it is water resistant and it holds my laptop! It has all the pockets and goes from work to scho...
ALL IN ONE Tote in CaRefiber recycled nylon - Ocean
I'm not exactly sure what happens to our nurse brain when it comes to pens. I swear fireworks must go off in our head when we get good pens. And we will turn feral if we can't find 'the' pen we've been using all day. These are a tried and true fav fr...
Pilot 5pk G2 Gel Pens Fine Point 0.7mm Black Ink
By far, my fav colored pens- and being a nurse-Ive gone through a lot.
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel 30pk Gel Pens 0.7mm Medium Tip Multicolored: Retractable Stationery & Office Supplies
It's hard to find a mini flashlight that is bright enough to help me do my assessment. I've been through multiple badge flashlights that I've brough or have been gifted. Checking pupils is a crucial part of my assessment and most lights were not brig...
LED Mini Keychain Flashlight with AAA Battery
Self-care
Lifting, turning, etc. take a toll on a nurse's back. There's heating pads and then there's THIS heating pad. I love that it's weighted! It's a perfect size and I love that it comes with an adjustable strap so it stays wrapped around my body (and my ...
Weighted Heating Pad for Back Pain with Belt
Honestly I love my electric tea kettle. I just don't have the patience to wait for my water to boil AND steep my tea. A nurses time is valuable :)
Earl Stainless Steel Electric Kettle
Honestly, nurses like to drink. After 'those' shifts I need a little something to take the edge off settle down. These glasses are so unique and fun they always make me smile. And I always get compliments on them.
JoyJolt Hue Stemless Collection Colored Wine Glasses and Colored Champagne Flutes Set of 12