As a night shift OR nurse, these are some of my must haves in my day to day life!
These are my FAVE work shoes. Comfy, non slip shoes I can rely on. From traumas to day to day work tasks these are the best shoes to have. They protect my feet from all the liquids because the holes are filled.
Work Shoes & Clogs: Water Resistant & Lightweight - Crocs
Stethoscopes are a must have from listening to heart sounds, or stomach quadrants Littmann is the most reliable stethoscope brand out there
Littmann Stethoscopes for medical professionals | Littmann®
Paper mate pens are my go to for nursing. Black & blue for all the legal documents, and then colorful pens for a little razzle dazzle at work!
Felt Tip, Ballpoint, & Gel Pens - Paper Mate
Trauma shears are a MUST. From cutting clothes off in an emergent situation to cutting off ID bands for a new line having a pair in your pocket is an always event!
Leatherman Raptor Rescue | Official Site
Compression socks are a MUST for 12 hour shifts. Helps keep swelling down, blood flow, flowing and helps prevent varicose veins
Compression Socks in Sports Medicine - Walmart.com
My go to scrub brand. They have any and all colors your hospital may require
Cherokee Uniforms: Trusted Scrubs & Medical Uniforms
If I’m not wearing my beloved croc work shoes I’m wearing my Hoka Bondi 9’s. These are comfy, didn’t take anytime to break in. And they’re cute!
Bondi 9 Men's Cushioned Road Running Shoe | HOKA®
A cute scrub cap is the greatest talking point of an OR room sometimes. These are how we show our personalities while in hospital issued scrubs. Line them with silk / satin it’s even better for your hair!
Silk Lined Scrub Caps Luxe Collection by Paradise
Stoggles are the cutest way to protect your eyes during surgery from all blood borne pathogens and anything that could splash back on you during surgery
Stoggles | Stylish Prescription Safety Glasses
Silicone watch bands are a MUST. Did you know Apple Watches are water proof? With silicone watch bands you can wash the entire watch and watch band and get off all those end of shift germs!
Silicone Apple Watch Bands - BluShark Straps
FUN badge reals are also a great way to show off your personality in the OR
Nurse Badge Reel - Amazon.com
My absolute FAVORITE cup. Straw locks so it will not spill when you throw it in your bag! I was always a Stanley girl but there is literally no reason to not have a brumate. They have every color option!!