Here are my must-have nursing essentials, the things that truly make those long shifts, busy clinicals, and everyday tasks easier. From comfort items to organization tools, these are the items I always recommend to help each other out 🫀🩺
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For Your Bag
Clinical
On the Floor
Badge Reels/Accessories
For Your Bag
Things that must be in my bag otherwise Id lose my mind🤌🏼
Amazon link for what’s in my nursing bag! Some great ideas up in there!
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What’s In My Nursing Bag? Essentials List
Something bout the hospital air dries me out. Plus I’m looking extra eye baggy.
bliss Eye Do All Things Hydrating Eye Gel 0.7 fl oz
So many pockets for all of my things!
Puffer Tote Bag for Women, Lightweight Puffy
Some shifts just……. Don’t be that guy.
Poo-Pourri Pocket Toilet Spray, Beach Bum, 1oz
Some shifts just hit harder than others. I found a cheap link too!
Dr. Scholl's Tired, Achy Feet Foot Mask 3 Pair
More often than not, you will find yourself wishing you had a phone or watch charger etc. You need this for your bag.
Temdan 3-in-2 USB C Cable for Apple Watch & iPhone
Totally worth the investment. In love with this bag. Cleans easily. Has pockets for your cup, and even stands up on its own.
YETI Camino 35 Carryall 2.0 Tote Bag
Period
Icy Hot Max Strength Lidocaine Pain Relief Patch (5 Count) Penetrates for Fast, Targeted Relief
Drooling over this new red color
The Cheers and Cheer ProTour Flip Straw Tumbler | 40 OZ
Dying for this one.
Daily Multi-Pocket Tote Bag 20L | Men's Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
Clinical
Some of the things that got me through school :)
You will find yourself in a situation where you absolutely need these scissors. Hahahaha this brand worked great for me.
Madison Supply 7.5" EMT Trauma Shears, 2 Pack
Invest in a good bag you bring strictly to work or clinical. I love this one.
LOVEVOOK Lightweight Quilted Puffer Tote
I fidget A LOT and click my pen A LOT. These ones with the roller balls were a game changer. They’re super cute too.
Ddaowanx 0.7mm Gel Pens, Quick Dry Black Ink, 6Pcs
Super handy for clinicals. Fits great in your pockets! Comes with extremely handy stickers.
Nursing Clipboard 2-Pack with Pen Holder & Ruler
Just some ideas to help you get started 🫶🏽
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On the Floor
Items I wouldn’t wanna live without during my 13hr shifts 🤝✨
Some of theeee softest under scrubs. I love the colors they offer as well.
Neer 3 Pack Women's Long Sleeve Underscrub Tops
I never understood the hype for compression socks until I hit the floor. Oh my word. Yes.
LEVSOX Compression Socks 20-30mmHg
Essential. This is a need.
Medication Vial Opener Set (1 Large + 1 Small)
You know you are jealous of those who have these. They’re so convenient.
Mini pen set nursing badge reel accessory
These are just the sweetest addition to my days. I am so huge on a good rn customized shirt.
Embroidered Nurse Sweatshirt Hoodie: Athletic Block Gemma, Nursing School Gift
All of the colors are so fun. It was so hard to decide 🤩
Littmann Classic III Stethoscope
For those that like to wear their rings but don’t want to wear them on their hands 😊
These bad boys really do come in handy. Especially when your brain gets hit with overdrive during a 13 hour shift 😵💫
Butler Whole House Water Filtration System Bundle, 3-Stage Filtration with 10-Year Warranty
They so fye!!!!
FITRELL 3 Pairs Compression Socks 20-30mmHg
I friggin LOVE these pens. Immaculate!
Sharpie S-Gel Gel Pens 0.7mm Black Ink 12ct
Not necessarily for “on the floor” but my hatch alarm clock seriously changed my life. I was so sick of my phone blasting in the morning and waking up in a terrible moof. I love that thus has the sunrise feature and the sound is gradual. 10/10
Hatch Restore 3
Ain’t she pretty? So pretty!
3M Littmann Classic III Stethoscope 5809
Badge Reels/Accessories
Some cute lil ideas to spiffy up your nursing game :)
CUTENESS!
Christmas Tree Nurse Badge Reel with Pink Bow
This brand always has the absolute cutest reels. I can’t get enough.
