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 🫀🩺
Sections
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For Your Bag
Clinical
On the Floor
Badge Reels/Accessories
For Home
Wardrobe
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 🤝✨
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
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 😊
Gold or Silver Color Stethoscope Enamel Pin - Nurse enamel pin, Doctor Enamel pin, Medical Enamel pin. Nurse gift, medical gift.
So cute!!! Love a little customized piece!
Stethoscope Name Tag, Custom Stethoscope Tag, Stethoscope Charm, Stethoscope Ring, Nurse Gift, Doctor Gift, Medical Student Gift, ID Tag
This was not only so helpful for me during clinicals, but I still love to keep one on my badge reel for helping with little brain farts here and there
Tribe RN PocketGuru Nursing Reference Cards
For Home
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
My night shift babes, you need some better blackout curtains! These work great, and I love the neutral look! The price is great as well!
40"x120" Sun Zero Blackout Kenneth Energy Saving Grommet Curtain Panel Pearl: Modern Indoor Curtain Panels
Wardrobe
Under scrubs and cute ways to stay warm!
Some of theeee softest under scrubs. I love the colors they offer as well.
Neer 3 Pack Women's Long Sleeve Underscrub Tops
Well I just bought this because oh em geeee!!!! 😍😍
Embroidered Leopard Nurse Sweatshirt, RN Gift
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
I seriously love ons! The best brand shoe I’ve ever spent my long work days in. These are on sale and they’re perfect with scrubs! I like this style a lot also because they’re pretty easy to wipe down which is super important especially in the hospit...
