Everything I actually use on nursing placement as a UK nursing student. Practical realistic essentials that make long shifts easier and stop you from feeling unprepared on the ward ❤️
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CORE essentials
Placement/Clinicals shoes
Electronics
CORE essentials
These are absolutely essential. You will be the most prepared student ever
How else will you count patients respiration and pulse rates?
I’ve been caught using my phone by a matron before, won’t be doing that again 😅
Nurse Lapel Watch Clip On Retractable Fob
There’s a lot to learn girl! These are perfect for writing quick notes
Pocket Notebook
I love a THICK handcream (you’ll be washing your hands 97546432357 times a shift)
Hand creams
Get yourself a cute tumbler to remind yourself to drink water. Why are them patients drinking 15000ml a day whilst you’ve not had a single drop?
Stanley Cups - Stainless Steel Tumblers
You’re on your feet 12 hours, ALLEVIATE THAT PRESSURE MAMA !!!
Amazon.com: Compression Socks
Keep ontop of them pens. You’ll lose them and if you let someone borrow them dont expect to ever that pen again 😂
Ballpoint Pens
For all my UK girlies!! Them night shifts are no joke, get yourself a personalised fleece and keep yourself warm
NHS Rainbow Clothing Collection
Keep everything neat, secure and out the way
hair bands & ties
Placement/Clinicals shoes
You won’t be able to survive 12 hour shifts without comfort. These are top recommended shoes for all around comfort whilst on placement/clinicals. They’re non-slip and easy to clean which are essential for placements within the UK
For comfort and style 😍
Tasman X Slipper - UGG
Can’t go wrong with a classic croc clog for placements based in clinics/gp
Classic Clogs, Shoes & Sandals for Women
These are a really good option for a cheaper shoe
Skechers Dynamight EV Trainers Womens
If you want comfort over style these are literally a saving GRACE !!
WOMENS Un Loop Black Slip Ons
Electronics
For all your note taking, Epad and Emora documenting. Gotta stay ontop of those proficiencies babe
Ipad 10th Generation
Keyboard attatchment for writing them 3000 word assignments 😴
Ipad Keyboard Case
Because who’s spending all that money on a pencil when you can get it for £10 😂
