10/07/2025
5 ITEMS EVERY NURSE MUST HAVE
Are you a fresh graduate or an experienced nurse?
Or, do you plan to be a registered nurse in future?
Would you want to give a gift to a nurse, this is for you.
Certain items are important in having a smooth shift and they include;
1. Click pens
No nurse would ever reject this gift because compared to pens with cover, click pens don't get missing easily.
A pen with a cover most times go missing when the cover gets lost as it cannot be attached to pockets but with a click pen, you're on the go.
2. Penlight
This isn't for Doctors alone. They are essential in assessing a patient's pupil.
Also, you need not disturb a patient's sleep at night by turning on the light in a patient's darkened room when you have a penlight.
3. Quality scrubs and shoe
Nothing beats working in a breathable scrub wear and comfortable shoes. It makes you up and active.
4. Drug guide and Nursing diagnosis apps
Nursing is constantly evolving and having the latest trends as a practitioner makes you stand out.
Using these apps is crucial for the health and safety of your patients. Apps like Medscape, Drug dictionary, Epocrates etc are available on Android and Apple stores, get acquainted with them.
5. Stethoscope
This is a very vital tool.
It is used for a wide range of assessments as a nurse, from checking for bowel sounds after surgery to listening to lung sound.
Stethoscopes are used in assessing vital body sounds, every nurse should have quality ones.
