What accessories do nurses need?

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 do nurses keep in their pockets?

Whether you choose to keep your stethoscope around your neck or in your pocket, a stethoscope is an absolute must for a nurse. Hospitals are cold and dry. Coat your lips in lip balm to prevent the inevitable chapping. Between taping up IVs and blood draw sites, you’ll certainly use a lot of tape throughout the day.

What equipment is used in nursing?

A vital signs monitor is one of the most common pieces of equipment used in a hospital. It is used to check temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen saturation. There are a manual sphygmomanometer and stethoscope that can be used to check or verify an electronic blood pressure reading.

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.

Can I give my nurse a gift?

When nurses do their job well, patients are often appreciative. Many express their gratitude through tokens of thanks such as homemade cookies or a heartfelt letter. These gifts are probably fine to accept and can be a big part of what keeps nurses showing up day after day in a stressful job.

What every nurse should know?

Top 10 Things Every Nurse Should Know

• Patients are your #1 priority.
• Don’t ever be afraid to ask for help.
• Committing mistakes is normal, learn from them.
• Learn how to multi-task.
• Invest in comfortable shoes.
• Never take your bad day out on your patients.

What should I bring to my first day of nursing?

1. Wear Your Uniform and a Watch. It all begins with your uniform.
2. Bring Four Pens.
3. Bring a Stethoscope Holster.
4. Pack Your Lunch.
5. Your Shift Starts 15-Minutes Earlier Than Anyone Else.
6. Remember ALL of Your Patients, and Be Patient.
7. Keep a Paper “Brain.”
8. Interact With Your Peers.

What equipment is used in hospitals?

Defibrillators, patient monitors, surgical tables, EKGs, anesthesia machines, sterilizers, lights, ultrasounds, and electrosurgical units, blanket/fluid warmers are all necessary pieces hospital equipment.

What instruments do nurse practitioners use?

Equipment For Nurse Practitioners

1. Premium Stethoscope. We have all seen a stethoscope and may have even played with one.
2. Professional Sphygmomanometer.
3. Medical Bag.
4. Smartphone or Smart Device.
5. Watch.
6. Medical Pen Light.
7. Nursing Clipboard and Pen.
8. Trauma Shears.