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shift savors: nurse-approved essentials
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items some of you may not know but i'm a nurse (10 years this year :)) and i've learned lots of shift saving tips & tricks so now i'm sharing them with you!
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the best shoes, whether you're running around the ER or speed walking through a clinic
best scrubs you won’t hate by hour 12 – comfy, durable scrubs for all the long shifts
stethoscopes that actually sound clear – stethoscopes you’ll love for those quick assessments
the best shoes, whether you're running around the ER or speed walking through a clinic
shoes that can keep up with your shift – comfy, durable, and designed for nurses who never sit down 🏃♀️👟
for those long shifts when your feet feel like they’re this close to tapping out
HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 9 Womens Shoes
when you need your shoes to work as hard as you do during a 12-hour shift
HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8 Mens Shoes
the ultimate cozy shoe – perfect for when your feet are swollen, tired, and over it - i liveddddd in these shoes when I was pregnant and working full time
Classic Lined Clog
walking on clouds, even when your feet feel like they’ve run a marathon (another preggy fav)
Nike Air Max 270 Women's Shoes
lightweight and comfy for those days you’re running around and still need to feel like you can walk after
Women's Cloudrunner 2 | White | On United States - On Running
perfect for when you need speed, support, and a little cloud-like magic under your feet ⚡☁️
Men's Cloud X 4 | Black | On United States - On Running
best scrubs you won’t hate by hour 12 – comfy, durable scrubs for all the long shifts
scrubs that are as comfy as your bed (but, you know, you actually wear them to work) 😅🩺
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BRAND - comfy, breathable, and stylish enough to make you feel like a million bucks even after a 12-hour shift
The Lawren Essential Scrub Set - Ceil Blue
great base set sleek, comfy, and made to move with you through even the craziest shifts. perfect for nurses who want style and function all in one
The Indi Outlast® Base Scrub Set - Midnight Navy
for when you need scrubs that keep up with your pace and still look fresh at the end of the shift
Rhena Essential 1-Pocket Scrub Top - Midnight Green
when you need stretch to keep up with your hustle, but also need to look cute on the floor
Abi 10-Pocket Skinny ULTRAsoft Scrub Jogger - Midnight Navy
these are so so comfy and available in regular, petite and tall
Kerr 365 High Waisted Scrub Pant - Black
a starter set from figs >>>> yes
The Set - Women’s Best Selling Jogger Scrub Set | FIGS
the rafaela oversized scrub top from figs – for when you want that perfect mix of comfort, style, and room to breathe during your shift. because who says you can’t look cute while saving lives? also pregnancy friendly, i wore this all the way through...
Rafaela Oversized Scrub Top from Figs
the figs catarina top – sleek, comfy, and built for those long shifts. with a flattering fit and stretchy fabric, it's got you covered from rounds to your lunch break (if you get one) 🍏🩺
Women's Catarina One-Pocket Scrub Top
this wasn't available when I was buying scrubs regularly BUT I WOULD HAVE LIVED IN IT
Halle V-Neck Longsleeve Tunic Scrub Top
the best joggers, you can't tell me otherwise - I always wore these and my Rafaela top from figs
High Waisted Zamora Jogger Scrub Pants
these pants are so comfortable you will not want to take them off when you get home (but please do bc germs)
Livingston Basic Scrub Pants
guys, get this top! this is made for the guys who need comfort, style, and durability all day long
Leon Cargo Scrub Top™
comfy (so i've heard 👀), flexible, and stylish enough to move with you through your shift (because no one has time for stiff pants)
Tansen Cargo Utility Jogger Scrub Pants
stethoscopes that actually sound clear – stethoscopes you’ll love for those quick assessments
stethoscopes that actually let you hear what you need – clear sounds for those quick assessments and hopefully fewer “what was that?!” moments
starting with my all time personal favorite, the 3m littman classic iii – crisp sound, reliable, and my go-to for all the quick assessments and those really long shifts
3M™ Littmann® Classic III™ Monitoring Stethoscope
quality sound, great value, and ready for whatever your shift throws at you
FriCARE Classic Dual Head Stethoscope Kit
these are good for leaving in exam rooms for quick checks if you don't want to have your stethoscope on constantly
Omron Sprague Rappaport Stethoscope, Black
the acoustics on this, omg *chefs kiss* if it's in your budget, get it, you will NOT regret it!
3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope
total game changer, if you're old school you probably won't want to use this but it's a good tool to have (especially in the ER)
3M™ Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope
made for those tiny hearts, with a sound that’s just as clear as the big ones 🧸💓
3M Littmann Classic II Pediatric Stethoscope