These are the OR nurse work essentials I actually use and recommend. From comfy shift gear to practical little things that make the day run smoother, this list is full of items I’ve shared with coworkers after they asked, “Where did you get that?” Go...
I probably get asked for my headscarf links at work twice a day. I use these instead of scrub caps and I tie these on every morning and it keeps my hair safe and in good condition.
HBselect 4PCS 35” Silk-Like Satin Head Scarves
This portable charger has every cord you could possibly need, and always comes in handy for long days where all my devices end up dying on me! It’s light and charges my phone more than once!
VEEKTOMX Portable Charger w/ Built-in Cables
This strawberry lunch bag from BAGGU is the rare practical thing that also looks cute enough to carry on purpose. It’s puffy, insulated, zippered, and made with a recycled ripstop nylon exterior, so it works for work lunches, snacks, little picnic mo...
Baggu Strawberry Lunch Bag
These camel Dansko shoes are one of those work-shift staples that make sense the second you put them on. They’re comfortable, easy to wipe down, and polished enough that they don’t look like sad clinical shoes. Great for nurses, OR staff, healthcare ...
Shop Women's Footwear – The Collections - Dansko
This Owala water bottle is the work-shift water bottle that actually makes me drink water. It keeps drinks cold, has a built-in straw, and the lid makes it easy to sip without thinking about it during a busy day. Good for nurses, clinical shifts, err...
Owala 24fl oz Stainless Steel Special Edition FreeSip Water Bottle - Cowgirl Core
FIGS scrubs are my “I need to look put together but still survive a full shift” work uniform. These wide leg scrub pants feel more styled than basic scrubs, but they’re still practical for busy clinical days. Good for nurses, OR staff, healthcare wor...
FIGS Kade Cargo Scrub Pants Women Classic Fit
These scissors literally cut glass so watch out, but not having these scissors on me as an OR nurse, is not an option! Best scissors ever.
MEUUT 2 Pack 8in Medical Trauma Shears
easily the best pens for work. i love the way the ink looks and the way the pen feels in my hand. also, the little clip doesn't break as easily as others!
Pilot G2 0.7mm Black Gel Pens, 4-Pack
Hands down cap I get most compliments on ——besides the headscarves of course. 🤙🏼
Alien Scrub Cap
I always carry a nail kit with me in case of a broken nail or a hang nail. Comes in handy more than you’d think! This kit has everything!