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Healthcare Worker Shift Must-Haves
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items When I was working in healthcare full time I kept these items on hand at all times to make my shift a little bit easier. I hope these help do the same for you!
Sections
4
The Essentials
Energy & Hydration
Keep Things Fresh
For your purse
The Essentials
The everyday gear that’ll keep you organized, prepared, and ready to tackle even the busiest shifts.
When I tell you this backpack fits EVERYTHING, I mean everything.
35L Gym Backpack W/Cup Holders
I have this in purple. Looks cute and keeps my drinks nice and cold throughly the day.
Adventure Quencher H2.0 Travel Tumbler
This clipboard makes organization SO easy. I keep quick notes I need on top and other HIPAA related documents in the storage portion.
Sooez Clipboards with Storage
I got my Apple Watch about 5 years ago and still have the same one. I love tracking my steps on this to help reach my goals but I also really like that it has texting and calling features incase I have an emergency and don’t have access to my phone.
Apple Watch Series 11
Pink is my favorite color so naturally I needed a pink badge reel to go along with it. This is sturdy and less than 6 bucks.
Retractable Badge Reel Keychain Clip
Energy & Hydration
These are my favorite picks for staying hydrated, energized, and focused from clock-in to clock-out.
I LOVE the taste and texture of these. As someone who’s hypoglycemic, these help get my blood sugar back up and help if I’m feeling a bit hungry between meals but don’t have time to sit down for food yet. Comes in a lot of different flavors too!
Honey Stinger Peanut Butter Energy Bar 1 31 oz 6 pk
As a woman with POTS and GI issues, this has been a life saver. Also helps spruce up the taste of water as well. Helps me get through the day without feeling exhausted.
Liquid IV hydration multiplier
This wouldn’t be a complete list without adding something with caffeine in it! I find this to be a little easier than an energy drink because I can put it in my pocket or purse rather than having to leave an energy drink somewhere.
CVS Neurogum Energy and Focus Peppermint 9 Ct ProdID 387371
I am VERY picky when it comes to protein bars, especially if they taste weird or have a gross texture. These are absolutely delicious. One of the best tasting brands I’ve tried, and has a good texture to it.
CLIF BAR - Energy Protein Bars - Chocolate Brownie
Keep Things Fresh
Essentials that help you feel clean and refreshed throughout a long day at work.
This fits conveniently in a small purse or my backpack. I always carry it with me if I’m particularly sweaty lol. Has a shower fresh clean scent I like but also comes in other scents too.
Secret Outlast invisible solid antiperspirant
Hospital air seems to make my skin and lips so dry! I absolutely love this sweet strawberry lip balm which keeps my lips hydrated and smooth. It goes on like butter!
eos 100% Natural Organic Lip Balm - Strawberry
I personally love bath and body works hand sanitizer. I’ve purchased so many over the years. These are a must for any healthcare girly.
Blue Raspberry Freeze PocketBac Hand Sanitizer
I pop one of these mints in after lunch to freshen my breath. I personally like the peppermint flavor.
I’ve Breakers Sugar Free Cool Mint
I am a perpetual mess maker without even trying to be. I have about 4 of these in various purses and bedside table. Works well for small stains from spilling food (whoops) or drinks.
Tide to Go Stain Remover
For your purse
The extra stuff you might need throughout the day
These come in so many colors and do a good job of keeping my hair up.
Hair Clips
Sometimes you start your shift with your hair down and quickly realize it needs to go up fast. Having these on hand is a must.
Seamless High Stretch No-Damage Hair Ties
Pretty self explanatory if you work in healthcare 🤣. This stuff works, and FAST
Excedrin Migraine Pain Relief Caplets
As someone with GERD these ginger lozenges have been a tremendous help for the occasional nausea i experience from indigestion. They works super fast and the nausea is gone. Also works well for pregnancy related nausea.
The Ginger People Soft Rescue Lozenges
This stuff smells so good! It’s very thick so I’d use this on very dry/cracked hands. I also use this on the heels of my feet and sleep with socks on too.
Burt's Bees Almond & Milk Hand Cream