All the things I wish I bought before I started my first nursing job! From the best shoes for being on your feet all day to the day-to-day essentials to get you through your shift, this list has everything you need to feel prepared for your first day...
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Fit Check: Scrubs & Shoes
Stay Hydrated & Caffeinated
Food is Fuel: Everything you need for the meal prep
Essential Tools
Fit Check: Scrubs & Shoes
From scrubs to compression socks, stay comfy all shift long.
For all-shift comfort. These shoes have saved my feet!
Hoka One Shoes
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Comfy like athleisure, plenty of pockets, & the most popular scrubs out there
FIGS Scrubs
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Whether you want compression socks or cute ankle socks, Bombas are supportive, comfy, and stylish.
Bombas Socks & Compression Socks
Pop your shoes in this before you get in your car, slip into your post-shift comfy footwear, and keep your car clean from any hospital germs!
Waterproof Shoe Bags
Allegedly as comfortable as pajamas.
Jaanuu: Performance Scrubs
Tried and true, Dickies always comes through.
Dickies Scrubs
Stay Hydrated & Caffeinated
What even is a nurse without water and coffee?
Keep yourself hydrated all shift long
Stanley Cup
Keeps your drink cold for over 24 hours and has a protected push to open lid.
Owala Water Bottle
Truly the best travel mug I've ever had. Auto-seal lid makes it easy to sip your coffee on your way to your shift.
West Loop 2.0 Stainless Steel Travel Mug with AUTOSEAL® Lid, 20 oz
Food is Fuel: Everything you need for the meal prep
Must-haves for meals and snacks galore. Because you're TOTALLY going to meal prep-- right?
With two compartments to keep food cool, a snack pouch, and a water bottle holder, this lunch box is everything!
OPUX Insulated Dual Compartment Lunch Bag
For food prep and leak-free transport to work!
Food Storage & Prep Containers
Essentially a reusable ziploc bag. Reduce your waste and keep your food fresh. Huge bonus - dishwasher safe!
Reusable Food Storage Bags
Essential Tools
All the tools I wish I brought to my first shift.
From blood draw references to what to do in a code blue to med cheat sheets, Shift Change RN has pocket sized references you can pop right behind your badge. Truly livesaving.
Shift Change RN: Nursing Reference Card
A *must* have for night shifters!
LED Clip-on Flashlight
If you aren't taking report in multiple colors, are you really taking report?
BIC 4-Color Ballpoint Pen
Badge reel made by a healthcare provider for healthcare providers!
