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Nurse Essentials for a Great Shift and Beyond
71 items
By
DeAnna LePree MSN, RN
There must have list for nurses to have a smooth flowing shift
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Nursing School
Nurse Stationary
SBARS & other PDFs
Outfits
Accessories
I&Os
Nursing School
Littmann is the best
Buy Littmann and Major Brand Stethoscopes Online
another nice scent for a code brown
BoomBoom Naturals | #1 Nasal Sticks | Breathe Through Your Nose
dry erase report book
Moxie PRN - Nurse Essentials - Unique ways to stay organized …
a way to practice IV starts
VEVOR Phlebotomy Practice Kit, IV Venipuncture …
A great resource for memory and recall
Picmonic: The Nursing Study Guide with Visual Mnemonics
Nurse Stationary
best pen + pencil IMO
PILOT Dr. Grip 4+1 Multi-Function Pen
has a built in fidget spinner, can't beat that
Ddaowanx 6 Pcs 0.5mm Quick Dry Black Gel Pens
nice to jot a one liner down after a shift
One Line A Day: Five-Year Memory Book
perfect sharpie for a badge reel and to label those mepilex
Sharpie Mini Permanent Marker 35111 - The Home …
SBARS & other PDFs
Okay, I made this bc I needed the organization as a new grad, it has places for notes and times!
Pocket RN: Shift Report Book for Nurses
Most detailed 1 patient MED/SURG SBAR
PDF: Nurse Brain x1 patient
2 page detailed SBAR
PDF: Detailed 1 patient SBAR, 2-sided Med/Surg/ICU
RN Case Management
PDF: RN Case Management Brain
2 patient SBAR MED/SURG
PDF: Nurse Brain x 2 patient
SBAR 5 patients 1 page!
PDF: SBAR Report with Hourly Schedule x 5 patients
2 patients SBAR
PDF: SBAR Report with Hourly Schedule x 2 Patient
Nurses have the best ideas, why not invent it? Heres a free guide!
FREE: Nurse Inventor Collection PDF
Great SBAR 2 patients per page
PDF: RN SBAR 2x Patients per page
Outfits
a staple for a cold hospital
Grey Fleece Jackets, Hoodies, & More | The North Face
I love these compression socks bc they are tapered for comfort
Target
use code “itsnursedeanna20” for 20% off your order of the SOFTEST scrubs around.
Soleya Scrubs
Elite, my feet never hurt after a soft wearing my hokas
Men’s Clifton 9 Running Shoe - HOKA
I like these compression socks for 12 hr shifts
Nurse Yard
Accessories
you need a great watch
Apple Watch - Apple
selfcare by knowing your stats
Discover Oura's health, fitness, and sleep rings | Oura - Oura Ring
the funniest badge reels
Snarky Badges® - snarkynurses
maybe one of these when JACO is compaining about the COW being filled up
Amazon.com: Pocket Nurse
for the overstimulated nurse
Loop Experience 2: Stylish Hearing Protection – Loop Earplugs
the ultimate nurse tool
Micra Multi-Tool - Leatherman
A night shift essential, it’s the tiniest flashlight
imini Tiny Instant Light - Olight Official Store
I love this to carry all my things, the material is water proof and can be wiped clean, so I like that!
Quilted Duffle Bag - Free People
Holds so much, love the handle. And the colors
32oz Tumbler with Handle 2 Pack
I&Os
Food and drinks for nurses
nice nurse snacks with protein
Cereal Treats from Magic Spoon | Cereal Snacks
hydrate on shift
Buoy — Hydrating Wellness Drops made for all your drinks
a nice water bottle that covers the sipper
Do More of What You Love | Owala®
hydrate hydrate hydrate
Electrolyte Powder and Hydration Packets - Ultima Replenisher
High protein!
Top Fox Snacks - Organic Pop-Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Crunchy snack
Amazon.com: Edamame Snack
For kids but also nurses
Mission Meats Kids Beef Sticks – 100% Grass Fed …
Just like it says, a boost.
Super fuel – EBOOST
No brewing required
All Products | Javvy Coffee Official Website
Cute reminders
Nurse Daily Affirmation Glass Tumbler 16oz
Recovery
I'm so happy I have one of these for after a shift
Nekteck Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager
for a good nights sleep
Nodpod Sleep Mask – nodpod
great to get those pressure points in the back and shoulders
Thera Cane
essential for sleep
Amazon.com: Blackout Blinds Portable
stick these in your mask when you change that Cdiff patient
Aroma Stickers
Great sleep habits
Vivilumens SUNRISE ALARM CLOCK - amazon.com
Pain relief
Basic Jane: Topical Pain Relief Creams, Oils, Gels and Sprays
All the cozy
Amazon.com: Blanket Hoodie
Protect the hair
Amazon.com: Satin Hair Wraps
For parents and nurses, aka gets out bodily fluids from scrubs
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Spray - 4oz
My favorite workout
Space saving home gym, weights, and personal training | Tempo
Check your place of employment, sometimes they offer free apps under employee health benefits, like headspace! I know Davita did when I worked there.
Guided Meditation and Mindfulness - The Headspace App
Great for body recovery and smoothing cellulite so it’s a win-win
FasciaBlaster®
The ONLY FDA cleared device to deliver microcurrent therapy at home to tone, depuff, relax, and smooth skin
The RenuSpa: Microcurrent Therapy At-Home
The LumiSpa!
#1 At-Home Facial Device
Squeeze bottle Netipot is superior for a flush out
NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit
Magnesium saffron melatonin tea that WORKS
Magnesium Sleepy Tea
I use this full line- sleep, recovery, energy, and nootropic brain health
MYND360™ Supplements
Nurse Skincare
Good stuff
Good Molecules - Ulta Beauty
Little extra pore love
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patches XL for Nose
Red light therapy
Red Light Therapy At Home Devices For Wrinkles | Solawave
Code: NURSEDEANNA for $10 off
Filterbaby Skincare Water Filters | Save 30% + 4 FREE Gifts
The only at home facial spa I trust to get hospital grim off my face!
The LumiSpa
the best mud mask that literally pulls out toxins from the pores by the ion charge
Glacial Marine Mud Mask
step-by-step full skincare line for daily use
Restore Anti-Aging Skincare Line
rockstar retinol
Retinol and Botox Beads
Nurse Haircare
Slick back look
Hair Wax Stick with Castor Oil – KITSCH
Deep clean post 3 in a row
Briogeo - Scalp Revival Rosemary Pre-wash Oil - Ulta Beauty
The best sleeping and working out hair tool to keep your blowout intact
The Sleepy Tie®
