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Things to Survive a 12-Hour Nursing Shift
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items 12-hour shifts aren’t for the faint of heart!These are all the products I rely on as a nurse to stay energized, organized, and sane. From comfy scrubs to snack hacks, hydration must-haves, and post-shift self-care, this list has everything to survive...
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Workday Wardrobe Must-Haves
Sip, Snack, Survive: Essentials for Busy Nurses
Shift Done, Self-Care On
Workday Wardrobe Must-Haves
That crewneck I basically live in on shift days. Perfect for driving to work, lounging post-shift, or warming up during breaks. Total comfort essential.
Off-Shift ¼ Zip Sweatshirt™
FIGS scrub pants are my go-to. Soft, flattering, and comfy enough to survive a full 12-hour shift without feeling stiff or saggy.
High Waisted Livingston Basic Scrub Pants™
These FIGS pants? Elite. They’re buttery-soft, super stretchy, and give that put-together look even when I’m running around the unit.
Zamora Jogger Scrub Pants™
A high-quality underscrub that keeps you warm, wicks sweat, and fits smoothly under any scrub top. Ideal for long, busy shifts.
Swiftly Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt 2.0 *Hip Length | Women's Long Sleeve Shirts | lululemon
A reliable, comfortable headband that keeps hair secure and out of your face all shift long. Perfect for busy units and long days.
Performance Conquer Headband - Black
If you’re on your feet all day, trust me, good compression socks are life-changing. These keep me pain-free even on back-to-back shifts.
Women's Performance Compression Sock 3-Pack (20-30mmHg)
The only shoes that don’t make me want to cry by hour 10. Cushiony, breathable, and supportive — true nurse-approved favorites.
Cloudnova 2: Street-ready, All-day Women's Sneaker
Sip, Snack, Survive: Essentials for Busy Nurses
These Propel drink packets keep me sipping through 12-hour shifts. Hydrating, flavorful, and so easy to toss in my bag!
Propel Zero Berry Water Beverage Mix - 10pk/0.08oz Pouches
The ultimate grab-and-go snack tray, perfect for a quick bite between patients or during a break!
Hillshire Snacking Wine Infused Salame Cheese and Crackers Small Plate - 2.76oz
Bloom Sparkling Energy is my shift survival secret! Fizzy, refreshing, and packed with just the right boost to power through back-to-back patients, long charts, and all the chaos that comes with a 12-hour shift.
Sparkling Energy
12-hour shifts demand serious hydration. HydroJug holds plenty of water, keeps it cold for hours, and helps me hit my daily intake without thinking twice.
Pink Sand
My go-to lunch bag keeps my meals fresh, organized, and easy to grab between patients.
Insulated Lunch Bag in Walnut
These Drizzilicious snacks are everything. Cute, yummy, and the little indulgence that keeps me going through a long shift!
Drizzilicious S'mores Drizzled Mini Rice Cake - 4oz
Durable, leak-proof, and perfectly portioned meal prep containers make bringing balanced meals to work easy and stress-free.
Rubbermaid 5pk 2.85 cup Brilliance Meal Prep Containers, 2-Compartment Food Storage Containers: Kitchen, Lunch, Clear
Shift Done, Self-Care On
Comfy pajamas = instant shift decompression! Soft, cozy, and perfect for finally relaxing after a long day.
Women's Cozy Ribbed Notch Collar Long Sleeve Shirt and Pants Pajama Set - Auden™ Brown M
Dr. Jart masks = instant reset. Hydrating, soothing, and perfect for a post-shift glow.
Cryo Rubber™ Face Mask with Hyaluronic Acid - Dr. Jart
Shift done, brain still racing? Melatonin gummies help me actually fall asleep instead of staring at the ceiling after a hectic day.
OLLY 3mg Melatonin Sleep Gummies - Blackberry Zen - 50ct
Comfort meets style with Skims pajamas. Breathable, soft, and designed for ultimate relaxation after long shifts, perfect for post-shift recovery.
SOFT LOUNGE SLEEP SET | CHERRY BLOSSOM
Hydrating, soothing, and luxe! Rhode Lip Treatment restores and protects lips after a long day, keeping them healthy and soft.
peptide lip treatment rhode vanilla
After a hectic day, a sleeping mask is my secret weapon! Blocks out light, signals ‘relax,’ and finally lets me get the sleep my body desperately needs.
Sleep Mask - White - Profile