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Tonya

the stuff i actually use and trust as a nurse. scrubs, shoes, the bag that holds everything, and all the little things that make a long shift more manageable. 🖤

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shift essentials

scrubs + shoes

gear + tools

shift essentials

everything i carry and everything that goes in the bag. the stuff that makes a long shift more manageable. 🖤

my favorite water bottle for work. the spout stays covered and protected — because who wants an exposed spout in a healthcare setting? especially post pandemic. easy to refill, keeps my drink cold, and the covered spout is non negotiable for me as a ...

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Owala FreeSip 32 oz

a non negotiable on every shift. hospital air is brutal on your lips and this one actually works. always had one on hand — in my bag, my pocket, or stashed in the car. 🖤

Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick

the bag that works everywhere. in the ED i throw everything in — snacks, water bottle, jacket, all of it. for my transfer center job i pack my computer, kindle, airpods, chargers, and a small pouch of essentials and it holds it all without being bulk...

On My Level Tote Bag 20L

the little pouch that holds everything i need on a shift. meds, chapstick, glasses wipes, the small stuff that has to be somewhere organized. fits inside any of my bags and i never leave without it. 🖤

City Essentials Pouch *Mini 2L

the bigger version of the mini for when you need a little more room. same idea, just more space. i grab this one when the mini isn't quite enough. both are worth having. 🖤

City Essentials Pouch 4L

my go-to depending on the day. same stuff goes in it — computer, kindle, airpods, chargers, wallet, my little pouch of essentials. sometimes i want a tote, sometimes i want a backpack. the dakota is organized, structured, and makes the hike from the ...

DAGNE DOVER - Dakota Neoprene Backpack

my other go-to small pouch. same idea as the lulu mini — keeps all my small essentials organized and easy to grab. i use it for work and when i need to pack a bag for the road. the neoprene is easy to wipe down and it fits inside any of my bags perfe...

DAGNE DOVER - Hunter Toiletry Bag

my ED bag for a long time. holds absolutely everything, easy to wipe down, and tough enough for a busy shift. tried taking it to my transfer center job and immediately said nope — it's too big and bulky when you've got a long walk from the parking lo...

Baby Bogg Bag

one block does it all. you never know when you'll kill your phone battery as a nurse and being without it is not an option. i keep one in my work bag always. 🖤

Apple USB-C Charger Block

the cord that keeps my phone alive on a long shift. non negotiable in my work bag. 🖤

AppleUSB-C Woven Charge Cable

the cutest way to keep your shift essentials organized. i keep my tylenol, ibuprofen, zofran, and excedrin tension headache in mine. small enough to fit anywhere and way cuter than a plastic bag. 🖤

Pill Case - Sephora

my favorite hand lotion all year long. frequent handwashing and hand sanitizer wrecks your hands, especially in winter, and this one actually repairs them without burning or leaving a scent that bothers patients or coworkers. no fragrance, no fuss, j...

Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Cream

my favorite deodorant and i have never stopped using it. started using it postpartum when nothing else was working and i've been loyal ever since. whole body deodorant so it does more than just your pits. i always keep one on hand and use it before e... the coconut and vanilla are good options too!

Lume Deodorant Clean Tangerine

a newer favorite and i love it. aluminum free, gentle on my skin, and the juicy mango scent is so good. the refillable case is a bonus — just swap out the refill when you're done. no irritation and it actually works. 🖤

Wild Cosmetics Chrome Case Aluminum Free Deodorant with Starter Kit - Juicy Mango

my all time favorite. i've tried others and always end up going back to buy more of these. a literal essential in every bag — as a nurse, short nails aren't optional. they just work. 🖤

Nail Clippers

my favorite hair ties. hold without being too tight, don't fall out easily, and don't pull or snag my hair. i always keep a few in my bag just in case. once you find a good hair tie you don't go back. 🖤

Black Recycled Fabric Seamless Hair Elastics - Kitsch

the perfect shift snack. cheese and mini wheat thins already portioned together — no prep, no mess, just grab and go. easy to eat between patients and i actually look forward to it on a long shift. 🖤

Sargento Balanced Breaks Cheese & Mini Wheat Thin Crackers

tasty, quick to grab, and easy to eat between patients. the one i reach for when i actually have a minute to snack on a busy shift. 🖤

Chomps Chomplings Original Beef Mini Sticks

my favorite sweet snack on a shift. light, not too much, and the birthday cake flavor is so good. easy to eat fast when you need a quick pick me up and don't have time for a real break. 🖤

Drizzilicious Birthday Cake Drizzled Mini Rice Cake

scrubs + shoes

what i actually wear to work. comfortable, functional, and worth every penny. 🖤

i was never a jogger scrub person until these. comfortable, actually look good, and the pockets are everything — leg pocket with a zipper, two front pockets, and back pockets. i don't miss my old ones anymore. 🖤

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FIGS Zamora Jogger Scrub Pants for Women

the most comfortable scrubs i've worn since my old gray's anatomy ones got discontinued. soft, fits well, holds up, and has two front pockets. figs is my go-to now. 🖤

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FIGS Casma Scrub Top for Women

my favorite work shoe for years. lots of cushion, lightweight, and my feet actually feel okay even after 12 hours on them. the ones linked are the newer version but the runners have always been my go-to for a reason. 🖤

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On Womens Cloudrunner 3

bombas are already my favorite socks so when i found out they made a compression version i was so excited. the best of both worlds for a healthcare worker. comfortable AND doing what your legs need on a long shift. 🖤

Compression Socks - Bombas

the cold hospital problem solver. lightweight but actually keeps you warm, and the pockets are everything — including inside pockets which i love. i can carry what i need without looking like i stuffed my scrubs. 🖤

FIGS Sydney Scrub Jacket for Women

my winter shift essential. so warm, incredibly soft, and nine pockets — yes, nine. the extra warmth makes a huge difference on those cold hospital days and i never have to worry about where to put everything. a cold hospital is no match for this one....

On-Shift Sweater Knit Jacket™

gear + tools

the stuff that lives in my pockets and gets used every single shift. 🖤

my go-to work pen. writes well, lasts forever, and that's really all you need. if you know, you know. 🖤

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Sharpie S-Gel Pens

my favorite stethoscope as an ED nurse. easy to use, comfortable in your ears, and picks up everything you need to hear. the one i always come back to. 🖤

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3M Littmann Classic III Monitoring Stethoscope

i stole my husband's so frequently i finally just needed to admit they were that good. cut through just about anything. a non negotiable in the ED. 🖤

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XSHEAR 7.5” Black Titanium Trauma Shears

i just found these and wish i had them years ago. the regular xshears always felt a little big in my hands — these would have been perfect. if you have smaller hands, start here. 🖤

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XShear Mini 6" Trauma and Nurse's Shear

more of a multitool than just shears — folds up, has its own holder, and the ring cutter is a bonus you don't know you need until you need it. a little bulkier and heavier than my xshears but still worked great in the ED. 🖤

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LEATHERMAN Raptor 6-in-1 Emergency Shears

the twist to turn on is everything. no button that dies on you mid shift. has a ruler and pupil gauge on it too so it's actually functional beyond just the light. lots of cute color options and it just works. 🖤

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Pen Lights for Nurses

never would have thought to own one before the pandemic but covid changed that. in the ED these were also just handy to keep in a pocket — monitors get tied up fast and sometimes you just need a quick ambulatory reading without hunting down equipment...

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Zacurate Pulse Oximeter Blood Oxygen Monitor

my watch of choice for work. i can change the watch face to show the second hand i need for assessments — because hospital clocks are notoriously unreliable. i also love getting notifications on my wrist when my phone isn't readily available. practic...

Apple Watch Series 11

the updated version of my go-to stretchy watch band. mine doesn't have the adjustable piece but this one does — which takes the guesswork out of sizing completely. stretchy, comfortable, stays put on a long shift, dries fast when it gets wet from han...

Imperium Adapt Watch Band