Being underprepared is the worst! Show up to your new job with these 10 items and you’ll feel stylish, productive, and prepared. The following are 10 Amazon new grad nurse must haves!
Foldable Clipboard – Nursing Edition
The first Amazon must have is this specialized nursing clipboard. It has all the nursing information you’ll need printed right on it! From a SEPSIS cheat sheet to cardiac rhythms, this clipboard has you covered.
Under $30!
Scrub Cap
Working in the midst of a pandemic made me realize how important it is to properly secure my hair. I was getting so tired of washing the nasties out of my hair each shift so this cap is a lifesaver. It even has enough room in the ponytail part for those blessed with thick long hair!
About $10!
Badge Reel
About $10!
Nursing Clogs
Having a good pair of shoes makes all the difference. While there are so many different types of nursing shoes out there, my favorite are clogs. They have good support for your arch, no shoelaces that dig in, and are super easy to wipe clean after a shift. Dansko’s are great for those with wider feet and Sanita’s (my personal favorite) are better for those with narrow feet.
Less than $150!
Compression Socks
To really get the most out of your clogs, or any nursing shoe really, you NEED compression socks. These help to circulate blood in your feet and legs and help to prevent spider veins! They also keep my feet from throbbing, which is a huge bonus.
About $25!
BIC 4 Color Pens
A nursing staple! Keep everything organized with multiple colors in one pen! Bet you thought you’d never use these past grade school right?
About $5!
Shoe Deodorizer
Girl we know those shoes stink after walking around in them for twelve hours through vomit, blood, feces, etc. This shoe deodorizer is a must have!
About $10!
Pen Light
Less than $10!
If you are working nights, check out these helpful resources! What Do Night Shift Nurses Do? An Hourly Survival Guide, Adjusting to Night Shift, and I’m a Night Shift Nurse, What Should I Do with My Days Off?
Stethoscope
This one should probably go without saying and of course Littman is top of the line. Depending on what unit you’re working you may want a more specialized one for cardiac or peds.
Less than $120!
Nursing App
Some of you might already have a great nursing app you used in school, so comment below! If you don’t already have one, Nursing Central from Unbound Medicine is a great app I still reference all the time when giving new medications, labs and diagnostic tests!
That’s it! Those are the 10 Best New Grad Nurse Must Haves!
Also check out these posts for new grad nurses:
- So I Passed the NCLEX… Now What
- Resume Tips and Tricks
- Where to Search for Your Dream Job
- How to Overcome Pre-Shift Anxiety for Nurses
Can you think of more? Comment below!
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