Nursing Accessories for Work
Nurse accessories such as a stethoscope, shears, and pens are an absolute must. Once you are in school, clinical, or working, you will need to build your nursing personality. You will be able to build your nursing personality once you know what kind of nurse you want to be. There are different types of nursing accessories that your will need depending on the type of nurse you choose to be. Nursing accessories include items such as badge reels, scrubs hats, sharpies, cervical beads, and badge cards. You can find some great nurse accessories through Etsy, medical supply stores, and Amazon. If you get nursing accessories through Etsy they will be from small businesses. If you decide to get some nurse accessories from amazon you can get the supplies on your door step within 2 days.
Nursing Badge Reels
Nursing Badge reels are the first accessory everyone needs. Nursing badge reels can include cute pictures, funny quotes or even soft materials. Many additional nursing accessories can be attached to nursing badge retractors as they can hold mini sharpies, pins, badge reel reference cards and more. Badge reels can have flimsy clips so make sure that you buy badge reels that have good strong clips.
Labor and Delivery Badge Reel
There are many nursing badge reels that can be found online. Including some labor and delivery badge reels. Labor and delivery badge holders can be found on both Amazon and Etsy. Since it is such a niche specialty in nursing the labor and delivery specific supplies get a little more difficult to find. There are cute uterus badge reels, cervical badge reels, baby badge reels, and more for labor and delivery badge reels.
NICU Badge Reel
NICU Badge Reels are great accessories for the NICU nurse. NICU badge reels come with badge reel designs such as swaddled babies, footprints, baby bottles, and more. NICU badge reels can also come with additional nursing accessories such as mini Sharpies, NICU badge reel reference cards, NICU badge buddies, mini scissors, and more. NICU badge holders are great for the NICU nurse!
ER Badge Reel
ICU Badge Reel
When it comes to keeping your identification badge, secure and adorable nursing badge reels are an absolute essential. These accessories, also known as retractable badge holders keep your badge in place during emergencies and allow patients to easily read your name. Retractable badge reels come in lightweight and heavyweight options. Heavy-duty badge reels can be found on Amazon and have retractable metal cords which allow them to hold more weight.
Scrub Caps
Scrubs caps have been the new things for nurses since COVID changed the world. Surgical caps are mainly used in the OR however, they are widely used for all specialties who wish to keep their hair covered and clean. There are printed nurse hats or plain nursing scrub hats that work for men and women. There are also different types of surgical cap shapes for different hair and head shapes.
Plain Nurse Scrub Caps
Printed Nurse Scrub Caps
Mini Sharpies
Having mini Sharpies and mini highlighters on nursing badge reels can be extremely beneficial for the job. From writing notes or writing on lab labels, having a mini sharpie on hand is very helpful. Sharpie keychains are cheap and weightless on the badge. Mini permanent markers are useful in the clinical setting for having a quick tool to write notes in an emergency, writing on lab labels when needed, and for needing to mark dressings' dates and times. Mini sharpies for the badge reel are great to have in any scenario!
Dilation Beads
Dilation beads are great badge accessories for labor and delivery nurses. On a cervical bead keychain, each bead measures 1cm and it's very helpful in determining a cervical dilation by holding your fingers up to the beads. Cervical beads are lightweight and a cute extra badge buddy to have! DIlation beads can be used for the 7cm that isn't usually on the dilation board since the dilation between 6cm and 8cm can be a little ambiguous.
Badge Buddies
Having badge buddies can be very helpful when you need to access information quickly. They act as a great reference when you are in need. Whether you are a student, a new grad, or a seasoned nurse, badge buddies can be incredibly helpful. Badge reel cards can be found anywhere on Amazon or Etsy and include specialty nursing information! Specific badge reel reference cards may be a little difficult to find and you may need to contact your favorite Etsy seller to see if they will make the design of your choice.
Trauma Shears
Having small or mini trauma shears are great if you work in the NICU, Labor and Delivery or Postpartum working with babies. Mini scissors are better when working with babies versus larger scissors. They can attach to badge reels or your scrub shirt. They are an inexpensive investment and are handy to keep around. Mini nursing scissors are handy for cutting even large supplies when no larger scissors are available.
What Nursing Accessories Do I Need?
Nursing accessories are great for building the ultimate nursing arsenal and creating your nursing personality. Choosing to have additional accessories ensure that you are prepared for any situation and won't be relying on other nurses to have supplies that you could have. Nursing accessories are not only practical tools but also serve as an extension of your professional identity. By investing in these additional resources, you can build the ultimate toolbox, personalize your work environment, and ensure you're always prepared for any situation. So, embrace the world of nursing accessories and let them become an integral part of your nursing journey. I hope this article was helpful in showing you the best nursing accessories that you need.
if you are curious about additional nursing supplies you should check out my other article!
