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On Shift Essentials for Nurses!
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items Some of my on-shift essentials! I've learned a thing or two over the last four years- here's what gets me through the night. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.
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Bags!
Supplies!
Stationary!
Accessories!
Bags!
The foundation for any on shift essentials kit- the bag to carry it in! Here's what I love & why.
I've been carrying this bag for the last 3 years and it is perfect! It's the perfect size and it's super easy to wipe down. Bonus: it has a variety of accessories and decorations that you can add on to personalize your bag.
Baby Bogg Bag - Blue Lagoon
Not a fan of the tote bag style? I love this bookbag from L.L. Bean! This bad boy carried me through high school and college. They're classic, they last forever, and they can be monogrammed!
L.L. Bean Deluxe Book Pack
If you prefer a fabric tote, this one is for you! I love these- especially when they're monogrammed with a name or cute phrase!
Boat and Tote®, Open-Top
These are a particular favorite in the ER! Lots of my coworkers love these- they have several pockets for organization and velcro strips for morale patches!
Wolfpak 35L Backpack
Supplies!
Some of my favorite tools to help me give the best care to my patients!
My favorite stethoscope! This one doesn't have too many bells and whistles, but it's always reliable! I definitely reccommend adding a label to it- these always tend to go missing from the nurse's station.
3M™ Littmann Classic III Stethoscope
I'm a Raptor girl until the end! These are heavy duty, have TONS of features, and include a carrying case! I love that they fold down to save space in my pockets too.
Raptor® Rescue Shears
I love my Garmin Lily 2 for keeping track of time on shift! It's a smart watch that lets me track my activity without having that “smart watch look”. Some of the watch face options also include a secondhand which is super useful for counting respirat...
Garmin Lily® 2
I hate having to use my phone flashlight to check pupils- it always feels a little unprofessional to me. Since I always lose my pen lights, I really like that this one is so affordable to replace. Bonus points for cute colors!
Prestige Soft LED Pupil Gauge Push Button Penlight
Nothing's worse than mystery fluid to the eyes! I love wearing these when I'm in the splash zone. They're cute AND safety certified!
Stoggles Cat Eye
Although we aren't wearing N95 masks as often these days, this one is still my savior! I love the gel on the nose bridge so my skin doesn't get irritated!
envo® mask N95 Respirator Kit
Stationary!
We're in the era of the EMR now… but I still need quality stationary supplies to get me through the shift.
My favorite notebook for jotting things down quickly! It's a great size to fit in my bag and the pages are thick to prevent bleed through!
Martha Stewart Hardcover Journal, College Ruled, Brown, 192 Pages (MS112C)
I love these mini sharpies! It's so convenient to be able to clip these on to my badge reel so I'm not looking for one when I need it.
Sharpie Mini Permanent Marker, Fine Point
These are my favorite pens for my personal use! They write super smooth and dry pretty quickly so I don't smudge it.
Sharpie S-Gel 2pk Black Ink Gel Pens 0.7mm Medium Tip - Gold Metal Barrel: Metallic Sharpie, Retractable, Contoured Grip
I always like to keep a few cheap pens on me- that way I can lend them out without worrying about my good pens being stolen.
BIC 10pk Xtra Life Ballpoint Pens Medium Tip Black ink: School Supplies, Stationery, 1.0mm Point, Office Essentials
These are my faves for a quick little note-to-self! The bright colors help me recognize that they’re mine (vs hospital issued yellow only)
Post-it Super Sticky Notes 3"x 3" Energy Boost Collection: 6 Multicolor Pads, 70 Sheets Each, Art & Design Theme
Accessories!
Having a uniform can really put a damper on my personal style. Here's how I let my personality shine through!
I am ALWAYS wearing fun socks! Compression socks are a must for me, and I like this brand for it's fun patterns and comfortable fit.
Wildflowers | Knee-High Compression Socks For Women
I'm a big fan of a funny badge reel! I've got my eye on this one when my current reel gives out on me.
Got Too Silly Badge Reel
I'm a Hoka girlie until the end! These are my current faves- they're super cushy and easy to wipe down!
Women's Bondi SR
This is my favorite underscrub top! I prefer this relaxed fit version so that it’s not tight or restrictive on shift.
Swiftly Relaxed Long-Sleeve Shirt *Hip Length | Women's Long Sleeve Shirts | lululemon
Perhaps my favorite accessory! Especially hilarious if you’re an ER nurse like I am- it’s almost impossible for us to earn a real daisy.
The Extra Extra WILTED Daisy™ an Enamel Pin For The Ordinary Nurse! Black Petals with a Yellow Center Daisy, Humorous Nurse Gift