When I get around and go to work, there are just a few items that I have to have at every shift. Without fail. LOL! Although there are many many things I “like” to have, these items are my MUST have items. Let’s get started!
- HYDRO FLASK – We all know the importance of keeping yourself hydrated during your crazy shift. It is so easy to go hours without drinking! But then, you become super dehydrated, start to feel tired, or if you are like me get a bad headache after awhile. All to which are not good! I carry a 32 ounce hydro flask with me with a straw. The straw is key. If i had just a water bottle with a screw on cap, whatever reason, I don’t drink it. But my hydro flask with a straw, I drink up like crazy. I will also end up refilling it at least 2X during my shift. HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE! 🙂
2. GLOVES IN A BOTTLE LOTION- as nurses, we wash our hands CONSTANTLY throughout our shifts. And unfortunately, that leads to having cracked hands and severe dry hands! BUT look no further! Gloves in a bottle lotion has been AHHHHHmazing! This lotion is fragrant free, non greasy. You apply it and it has a shielding barrier that protects your hands even after multiple washes! I keep this bottle right at my computer and found other co-workers come to use it. LOL!! It also comes in a handy travel size so that I can keep some in my purse wherever I go. So just like hydrating yourself, be sure you keep your precious hands hydrated as well. 🙂 You can grab yourself some lotion BELOW! Be sure to use the code: THENURSEKRISTEN to get 20% off!! 🙂
3. LITTMANN STETHOSCOPE – i don’t know about anyone else, but for sure your stethoscope is always needed on shift. Even when I was in nursing school, I got a Littmann stethoscope Classic II and I LOVED it! Now I have the Littmann Classic III, and I still love it! (Eventually I would love to get the cardiology one) LOL! For many that follow me on IG, I have done multiple giveaways of this stethoscope because i love it so much. Comes in many different colors. You can hear great in them. Definitely a high recommendation!
4. GOCLOVE SHOES- can I even tell you just how comfortable and AHHHHmazing my GoClove night shifter shoes are?! These shoes I get so many compliments on and I get many DM’s asking me about my honest review on them, And YES! They are everything you hear about them! Come in multiple colors (just release a lavender that is stunning 😍) Mine are what they call the night shifter shoes (black). Best part is after a shift, you can easily wipe them down with a wipe from work to make them look so fresh and so clean clean! LOL! Literary can’t say enough about them. Total 10/10! (Did i also mention how comfy they are?) They are not sold on Amazon, so I will link to my particular night-shifter shoes from their website below. 👌🏻
5. NURSEMATES ULTIMATE BAG- another big item I can’t live without on a shift. This bag holds EVERYTHING for me. From my folders, lunchbox, pencil pack with pens.highlighters, drinks, stethoscope, pockets for misc things, etc! It holds A TON! It keeps all my stuff in one place. And when I am not working, I just have to take out my wallet and keys and everything else stays in the bag. They have multiple different styles to choose from as well! So if you are anything like me and carry a ton with you, this backpack is for you!
And THOSE would all be my top 5 nursing items I have to have with me every single shift. 🙂 COMMENT below and let me know what items you can’t live without!
XOXO,
