What Every nurse Needs?

7 Essential Items Every Successful Nurse Needs

  • Click pens. Ask just about any nurse which pen is the best on the job and they’re likely to say, “click pens!” Why?
  • Pen light. A nursing must-have!
  • Nursing scissors.
  • Good scrubs.
  • The right shoes.
  • Stethoscope.
  • Drug guide and nursing diagnosis app.

What should a nursing staff bring?

38 great gift ideas for nurses and healthcare workers:

  • A Shiatsu foot massager for aching feet.
  • Healthy zero-prep meals ready in 90-seconds.
  • A smartwatch for tracking steps.
  • A water bottle to keep drinks cold on long shifts.
  • Fun, medicine-themed socks.
  • A weighted blanket to help de-stress.

What gifts can you give nurses?

25 Great Gifts that Nurses Actually Want

  • Nurse teddy bear. A teddy bear is a classic gift, but one in scrubs and a mask is an excellent detail that can show a nurse you appreciate them and the work they do.
  • Stethoscope.
  • Stethoscope ID Badge.
  • Badge Clips.
  • Nursing Shoes.
  • Compression Socks.
  • Nursing Bags.

What do nurses keep in their bags?

Water bottle, badge, infant stethoscope (I have the disposable ones for our little heart kiddos), whatever book I’m reading, O’Keefe’s lotion, DayQuil, Benedryl, Immodium, and Pepto, folder of annual competency/audit stuff, phone charger, umbrella, and planner.

What do nurses want most?

“Nurses need to feel valued, respected, and prioritized. More than anything, nurses want to feel safe and valued in order to best care for their patients.” Improved working conditions.

Why do nurses need Sharpies?

Nurses frequently are in need of a Sharpie for various reasons (signing and dating a wound dressing, marking drainage on a dressing, labeling patient items) and they never stay in your pocket long. Therefore, I highly recommend getting those tiny Sharpies on a keyring.

What kind of treats do nurses like?

Healthy Snacks One way to a nurse’s heart is through her healthy-snack-craving stomach. Include cookies and organic crisps in the basket and your nurse friend will surely love everything in it! If you have extra time, you can also choose to bake a few healthy cookies. This can make your gift more personal and special.

What do you bring to a hospital staff?

Something sweet like cookies or cupcakes are always appreciated, but something healthy perhaps even better. A few pizzas, a platter of subs, perhaps a gift basket of fruit and granola bars. The staff will be so grateful to have an easy meal while they work.

What to buy a nurse to say thank you?

Here are 6 great gifts for nurses:

  • Handwritten note or a card. Cards are one of the most personal, easiest, and best gifts for nurses.
  • Sweets. Mmm, who doesn’t love a good box of chocolates or some candy to snack on during a long shift?
  • Healthy snacks.
  • Small gifts.
  • Caffeine.
  • Compression socks.

How do you thank a staff nurse?

28 Heartfelt Thank You Messages for Nurses

  1. “Thank you for putting yourself on the front line.”
  2. “We greatly appreciate your service.”
  3. “May God bless you and keep you safe.”
  4. “We need you.”
  5. “Thank you for all your hours of hard work and devoted labor.”
  6. “We are so proud of you.”

What do I need for my first day as a nurse?

Wear Your Uniform and a Watch. It all begins with your uniform.

  • Bring Four Pens.
  • Bring a Stethoscope Holster.
  • Pack Your Lunch.
  • Your Shift Starts 15-Minutes Earlier Than Anyone Else.
  • Remember ALL of Your Patients, and Be Patient.
  • Keep a Paper “Brain.”
  • Interact With Your Peers.