Bags or totes for work

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Just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions or recommendations for cute bags for work? I see the ones they have at the uniform stores and those are more for home care nursing where you can store everything in. The totes I usually find are all pretty much like beach bags and open at the top. I need something in between those, that's durable, somewhat cute and zips closed. Any suggestions are welcome :)

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My suggestion is not for everyone - but I had bought a Vera Bradley bag my first year of nursing school that works perfectly for me. If you want something cheaper but stylish - back to school is coming up which should offer plenty of options.

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I personally like Thirty One bags. I am starting nursing school this fall and plan on getting their Retro Metro tote bag to carry what I need for my clinicals.

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Thanks for the suggestions guys! Kristen I went on the thirty one website and I love the Cindy tote, kinda pricey though. If I can't find anything else I will definitely get that.

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Specializes in ICU, telemetry, LTAC.

I have had too many bags to list. Among my favorites is a big bucket-shaped tote by mountain smith, with a zip top. It has a bottom made out of tire rubber, so you can set it on the floor and clean with the poison baby wipes. It's just not big enough for all my crap most days. Right now I have a free messenger bag, nylon, with umptymillion pockets that my hubby got from a convention. There are a couple of gals I work with who use a type of bag from the craft stores, that has 400 pockets for little things, and a larger center. It looks like the kind of thing you take out of one purse and stick in another, I don't know what on earth you call them. Nursing is a good excuse to have a pocketbook addiction.

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Specializes in Med-Swing/Rehab.

I just use the medium sized backpack that the hospital gave to us during nurses' week. It has the hospital logo on it and it's large enough for everything I bring to work. (Makeup bag, umbrella, bottle of water, some food stuffs, medicines for headaches, toiletries etc). (: Good luck!

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Custom Embroidered Personalized Bags & Vinyl by HTsCreations

I ordered one of these and it's great! Nice because you can put your name on it and it's plenty big with a zipper!

Miranda

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

I used Vera Bradley bags all throughout nursing school and now I use one as my work bag. Love it! Durable and even after 6 years they still look like they're brand new!

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I just went to TJ Maxx and bought a large Bagellini tote - has plenty of pockets, but not too many, large enough for a change of clothes or extra shoes and plenty of room for my coffee thermos, lunch bag/box, keys, phone you name - I have room for it. Paid about $20 USD for it - you can get it at a comparable price off of amazon

Amazon.com: Baggallini Luggage Expandable Tote, Blue, One Size: Clothing

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