Things I’ve used or wish I had as a nurse when I was in clinicals, working bedside and now working primary care.
Provides immediate, deep muscle relief for back, neck, and shoulders after long, physically demanding shifts.
Massage Gun with Heat Deep Tissue Massager
A fun, low-cost way to personalize water bottles, lockers, and laptops.
50 Pcs Nurse Vinyl Stickers for Laptops & Bottles
Funny badge for students or new grad nurses
Funny Hamster Meme Badge Reel for Nurses & Teachers
Always need to pack lunch!
Fit & Fresh Bloomington Insulated Lunch Bag
Fave pens! Keep them safe from pen stealers
Ddaowanx 6 Pcs 0.5mm Black Gel Pens
On our feet and we don't want to get varicose veins!!
fenglaoda Compression Socks 6 Pairs Unisex
Perfect when getting report!
Ddaowanx 4-in-1 Multicolor Ballpoint Pens
Perfect for clinicals!
BAGSMART 20L Puffer Work Tote Bag
Such a cute gift!
PANDORA Stethoscope Heart Charm - Silver
I wished I had this for those 5 am clinical days
ORORO Women's Heated Fleece Vest with Battery
Best stethoscope for new grad nurse!
3M Littmann Classic III Monitoring Stethoscope
Great for clinicals, school and work bag!
Taygeer Travel Backpack Women w/ USB Port
Compressions galore!
FITRELL 3 Pairs Compression Socks 20-30mmHg
Cute detail to apply on school bag or work bag
Sensemory Keychain
Affordable scrubs
Dagacci Medical Scrubs Set for Women & Men
Love that these can easily fit into any pocket! Great to have for med pass to open those stubborn medication packets
2PCS Folding Stainless Steel Mini Scissors
More so used for clinicals when apple watches are band.
PWOSI Nurse Glow Pointer Fob Watch with Clip
Loved these during covid or those rooms that require PPE
QBA Adjustable Satin-Lined Cotton Work Cap
Cute badge or bag buddie
LEGO City 3in Figure Keychain Light Vet
The buttons on the side are so neat to help your poor ears
Jexine 12 Pcs Nurse Headbands with Buttons
I love this product for students and clinicals, but it’s also a great tool for nurses to have at home. It’s even better that it’s rechargeable, so I don’t have to buy those small disc batteries.
Pulse Oximeter Fingertip Rechargeable Pink
Croc charms!
25|50PCS Medical Shoe Charms for Clogs
I have this at home! Great to check for ear infections
Zyrev Otoscope
Another great stethoscope and they have such cute patterns!
MDF Acoustica Lightweight Stethoscope Black
They provide incredible cushioning and support, keeping my feet and legs from aching even after long days. And they have also helped with my back pain
New Balance Womens Fresh Foam X 1080 V14
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On Women's Cloud 5 Sneakers
These are made to increase stability and support for walking
Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 24 Running Shoe
Super comfortable, great arch and wide footbed (purchased regular)
HOKA Womens Bondi 9
My fave shoes! Comfortable and easy to slip on in the morning
Crocs Unisex-Adult Classic Clog
Essential!
Nursing Clipboard Foldable Aluminum 3-Layer
It’s great for keeping warm, but it’s not too hot when you’re running around.
Lululemon Define Jacket
Another affordable option
COZYFIT Women's Zip Front Scrub Jacket
Cause I would forget things easily therefore writing things down is still my go to
Post Sticky Sticking Collection 654-24SSMIA-CP
I love that it comes with three cause I always loose these
MEUUT Pack Lights Nurses Batteries - Must Have
This is GENIUS! I wish I had this when working the floors. The order and color of the beaded hearts is the reminder of which lab tubes to draw first
I used this when i would work nights since going in to check on patient's in a dark room this would give me that bit of light I would need without having to hold on to something when checking my IV pumps
ALONEFIRE Clip-On LED Flashlight with Keychain
Another must have! I would keep these on my badge and use it to label wound dressing, labs collected… so handy!
Sharpie Permanent Markers Keychain Clips
Another favorite pens moment
Sharpie S-Gel Pearl White Medium Gel Pen
I would use highlighters to color code my patient's info on my BRAIN sheet
Mr Aesthetic Highlighters Assorted Pack
I bought this as my 1 year nurse anniversary and I loved it! I did upgrade again to a new stethoscope but this one was great!
3M Littmann Rainbow Finish Stethoscope 5870
Cause I need to have a way to keep my shifts tracked
Forvencer 2026 Weekly & Monthly Planner, Leopard
Can't go wrong with coffee!
Starbucks Holiday $25 Gift Card
I read this book when I first started out and it has a lot of great tips.
Anatomy of a Super Nurse: Ultimate Guide
Because getting out late there would be sketchy people around.. Got to stay safe!
Stun Gun with Safety Disable Pin LED Flashlight
Also great for when I started! Learn how to get those hard stick patients
The Art of the IV Start: Techniques & Tricks
I LOVE these! Breakout from stress so these were lifesavers.
LAPCOS Charcoal Sheet Mask with Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil, 5-Pack
My lips are always dry so these have been my favorite!
LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm Sheer Tinted Moisturizer
I have this in my car in case of an emergency
Tactical Medical Solutions SOF Tourniquet 1.5”
I just discovered these and love them for the very sensitive frail skin patients!!
I love that it is customized, no one will be stealing them or if you lose them you will get them back
Medical Trauma Shears | EMT Nurse First Aid Scissors (SHEARS ONLY)
Love this for work and when I am at home.
Sunflower Starbucks Cup
I love this and that you can edit it to best fit your BRAIN
SBAR Brain Sheet Digital PDF for Nursing Students – Med Surg Nurse Report Sheet – New Grad SBAR Report Template Download
I call this the cadillac of stethoscopes. Yes it is pricey but this thing is amazing. I can hear murmurs with no difficulty and it connects to my phone to confirm.
