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A Nurses Life
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items Everyday essentials that keep nurses comfortable, organized, and prepared through even the busiest shifts.
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Perfect Nursing Gifts
What's In My Work Bag
Perfect Nursing Gifts
Thoughtful, practical, and fun finds to celebrate the hardworking nurses in your life. From self-care treats to shift essentials, these picks show appreciation in style that they'll actually use!
Nothing is more infuriating when you spend a fortune on a stethoscope you get comfortable with for it to “walk” away at the hospital. Personalized charms are amazing to ID your stethoscope when it’s not on your person. Make fantastic graduation gifts...
Custom Stethoscope ID Charm • Stethoscope Accessories
Big enough to fit all my supplies, including a water bottle AND coffee mug. Has a separate compartment for all my pens so they’re not rolling around the bottom. Functional, but still stylish and professional.
LOVEVOOK Teacher Tote Bag w/ Cup Holder, 15.6 Inch
My favorite water bottle to take to the hospital. Seals 100% so no fear of spilling. Very easy to disassemble to clean in its entirety and I love a good rubber straw.
Brumate - Era 30oz | Dark Aura
A must have to keep the straw of the Brumate bottle sanitary. Magnetic aspect keeps them from rolling away.
Magnetic Straw Cover | Dark Aura | 2-Pack
Any nightshifter can attest to how cold the hospitals are at night. My 3/4 zip sweatshirt is attached to my hip all year round. The personalization makes it a great gift.
Nurse Pullover | RN Pullover | Personalized Nurse Sweatshirt | RN Zip Sweatshirt | Nurse Quarter Zip | Nurse Gifts | Nurse Graduation Gift
A good stethoscope is a necessary splurge. This guy has lasted me over 10 years in an ICU setting. Tried and true.
3M Littmann Cardiology IV Diagnostic Stethoscope
Anyone working nights at a hospital knows the struggle of the freeze out. This vest was worth every penny. It is attached to my hip every shift in the fall and winter.
ORORO Women's Lightweight Heated Vest w/ Battery
I've had a few different massage guns over the years. Yes, this one is a bit more expensive than many, but I wish I would have splurged years ago. The ability to get my back and shoulders so easily with the rotating head is amazing. After lifting pat...
Foldable Massage Gun
What's In My Work Bag
The must-have tools, snacks, and self-care items that help nurses power through long shifts and stay ready for anything.
Great, fresh scents. Compact to throw in work bag, purse, car consoles. Also great for camping and traveling. I have these everywhere.
Touchland Power Mist Hand Sanitizer Spray 1oz Set of 5
Protects my stethoscope while also housing all my supplies I use at the hospital. Carries all my pens, scissors, pen lights, ect…
Stethoscope Hard Case with Pocket for Nurses
These scissors and hemostats match my apple watch band. They stand out and are super colorful. Makes them very easy to spot and identify as my own. Great scissors and have lasted me years.
CynaMed 3-Piece Titanium Hemostat & Scissors Set
Fits perfectly in my bag so I can keep track of work shifts, appointments, and of course birthdays. I personally don't like weekly planners, I find them too bulky to take with me everywhere. Monthly planners are difficult to find, and I love this one...
Sugar Paper Essentials 2024-25 Monthly Planner Scatter Dots: Academic Calendar July-June, Adult Stationery
No description needed. The BEST pens. I will never use any other brand.
Sharpie S-Gel Medium 0.7mm Pens 4ct
Perfect little container to house any meds I want to have with me. Also great for carrying earring backs or jewelry. I always leave one in my work bag as well as my carry-on when I travel.
FYY Daily Pill Organizer, 7 Compartments, Blue
Fresh breath before report is a must. Love these little guys for before report or after lunch break. Also great for camping/flights.
cleaings® Mini Disposable Toothbrushes 24ct
The best glasses/lens cleaner. I always wear my glasses at the hospital and these are the best cleaning wipes I’ve found. No streaks and no overbearing chemicals that bother my eyes. Also great for PPE goggles.
Nice 'N Clean 30 Lens Wipes Anti-Fog
I always end up going back to the Chapstick brand. No other brand compares for me. This is the perfect vanilla pack that I currently have in my bag. They all smell AMAZING.
ChapStick Vanilla Favorites Lip Balm 3 Pack
Can’t find room in the fridge at work? No problem. Both sections of this lunch box are insulated and large enough that I can add ice packs and not worry about my food all day. It’s also not overly bulky that your coworkers sigh when they can’t fit th...
LOKASS Insulated Lunch Bag