The Bag itself

I use this puffy tote bag in the beige color and have loved it since I opened it from the package. My favorite thing about it is how much room it has. All of my essential items plus more easily fit within all of the multiple pockets.

My nursing bag: https://amzn.to/4qp2QiC

Stethoscope and case

I bring my 3M Littmann Classic stethoscope in ceil blue to every shift. It’s super lightweight and has great sound quality. I purchased this at the beginning on nursing school and it still looks brand new 3 years later. I keep it in this sturdy case to help keep it clean and protected.

My stethoscope: https://amzn.to/43l7fce

My case: https://amzn.to/3LaQGcL

Scissors and pen light bundle

Again, these are essentials that I use every shift. Scissors are so handy especially when the stubborn medication packages do not want to tear apart. I also purchased this set before nursing school and continue to use and love them.

My scissor and pen light bundle: https://amzn.to/3KQ3PYL

Pens

I love to color coordinate my paper. I take report using black pens and then will use these colored pens throughout my shift to help me organize essential areas like pain, labs, etc.

My favorite black pens: https://amzn.to/3KNpOQ4

My colorful pens: https://amzn.to/491AYKT

Water bottle

As nurses we never know exactly what kind of day we are walking into when we clock in. Will we be able to sit and catch up on emails or will we only have time to chart? A good water bottle that stays cold throughout my shift has been essential. Each time I walk past my spot, I can quickly grab a cold sip. These are the two that I rotate between.

Hydrojug: https://amzn.to/3LaRfmT

Owala: https://amzn.to/4nQCpQY

Extra essential items

In my bag these are the other items that I use every shift. These just help make my shifts run a little bit more smooth.

Chapstick:https://amzn.to/4n0BiNp

Badge reel (grinch): https://amzn.to/3WDYUN4

Gum:https://amzn.to/3WITssd

Hand lotion: https://amzn.to/4hekiSH

Hair ties: https://amzn.to/4n7WKjv