Nurse fanny packs

[Sassybottom]

Hey,

Does anyone here wear some sort of pack around their waist to keep things organized?

I was thinking about either ordering:

http://shop.advanceweb.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=2825#MoreImages

or

http://nursepropack.easystorecreator.net/items/nurse-pack~large-/nurse-pack-detail.htm

Any experience with either of these packs? I would be purchasing off the internet sight unseen so I am a bit cautious.

Or, tell me about the organizers you use.

I am tired of stuffing my pockets and losing things left and right.

Thanks.

[pagandeva2000, LPN]

I use one all the time. I don't use either of the ones that you posted, though. The one that I have are ones that are sold in many of the Chinese stores in my area. It has zippers, and I keep my cell phone, wallet, money, and PDA or small pocket drug guide in it. It is black, it is worn under my scrub shirt and very convienent. I remember security visiting us when I first got hired, and they told us of the great deal of theft that happens at hospitals. It mainly happens because people do not keep their most valued items on their person. It is my belief (as cold as it is) that many times, it is their fault. I would not leave an entire pocket book in my locker, under or in a desk, or closet. I do have a bag where I carry magazines, books to read and such. However, if those go, I am not as upset as my personal or job ID, money, metrocards, or credit cards/ATM cards are missing. Best thing I ever did.

[pagandeva2000, LPN]

I see nothing wrong with using a nurse "tool belt". I like the Nurse Pro Pack bags. I initially started out with their EMT pack because it was smaller and kept everything more contained because the flap velcros shut. Once I moved to the ER, I needed something larger and now I use their Nurse Pack which is roomier and it's easier to get to the supplies I need when I'm pressed for time. It's not really that noticable since I leave my scrub shirt untucked. It's a little heavy but I would be lost without it and I'm much more efficient having it. Sure, lots of supplies are in the patient rooms but it never fails when I need something, the stock has ran dry and I waste too much time hunting down what I need. Plus, I can't stand to have my pockets bulging out. That looks much nerdier than my tool belt in my opinion. Good luck with whatever you decide.

This is something similar to what I have around my waist, except it is black.

[abundantjoy07, RN]

Ick.

Fanny Pack.

LOL!:lol_hitti

[thinkpinkz]

i was juss looking for a fanny pack and im glad i came on here to check bc that large fanny pack will hold all my stuff!!!!

super excited!

[snuggler]

A runners belt might be a good compromise for people who don't want something too bulky. It stretches so you can fit a good bit in there (nothing too big though). Amazon.com: GO BELT-The Original No Bounce Runners Belt, Runners

[SenoritaM]

I just got the nurse pro pak (large). I looooove it!! It keeps my stuff well organized and I don't loose stuff.

[csiyaoe]

Nomadic AP-03 Moving Option Waist Bags

This web site has really nice hip bags!

[K+MgSO4, BSN]

conni.com.au - Pick Pocket Nurses Belt less bulky than a bum bag

[wtrang]

Hey everyone,

I'm a first year nursing student and I JUST finished my first clinical and I have to say that the nurse that impressed me the most was the one with the fanny pack.

She was SO prepared. Flushes and alcohol pads are what I noticed she used the most. She had tape, she had a dry erase marker and a permanent marker to label everything; honestly, if I wasn't so selfconscious about what I wore, then I would have one too haha.

I noticed that older nurses use these things, but I think the equivalent for younger people would be those storage clipboards. I saw nurses with those as well during clinicals.

[meeshelz]

Hi Everyone! I'm a nursing assistant (& just started nursing school) & I actually started using the plain white waitress apron (when I first volunteered at a hospital-- helped out a lot with supply replenishment in the Emergency Dept). Although people would ask me, "Can I have a double double & fries with that?" I found it quite amusing. Many smiled at me but many have also commented that it was a smart idea. I've upgraded & purchased another waitress apron with design (shorter but still with the 3-pockets) & many people have commented me positively on it, saying it's "cute" & "very smart." I also have the small Prestige (the one you can put a few alcohol pads, pens but honestly, it's doesn't do the trick-- still very small for all that I need to bring).

I'm only 4'9 so I can't load my scrub pockets, otherwise I'll look like an overstuffed football. My nurses have asked me, "Do you have tape?" and I say, "Which one? Because I have both." Even as a CNA, it helps me put supplies I need when rushing into a patient room. I want to buy the good kind but still waiting for the time to spend more money. Whatever you use, it helps people be efficient! I hate when I don't have my mini notebook, dry erase marker, permanent market, chart pen, pen light, alcohol pads, highlighter, etc etc so even if it did make me look like a waitress, I honestly don't care because it's about rapid efficiency! :)

[BelleNscrubs04]

I wonder if a small, flat cross-body bag might work well for those of us who are more fashion conscious? What do think? Has anyone ever tried using one of these?

[IndyElmer]

Do you remember the word "fomite" from Nursing School? Unless you laundered it every day, that carry all would be just that. Just load your lab jacket pockets up, and keep doing the laundry! Soon you will be able to find exactly what you are looking for when you put your hand in your pocket-just by the feel! Left hand pocket for one type of t hings, right hand pocket for the rest.

It doesn't seem like it's possible to sanitize everything that one might carry in their pockets either (e.g. small reference books, extra alcohol wipes packets and so on) so that even though you wear fresh scrubs every day, the things you carry on your person could still become fomites. (This comment is just based on what I've heard from others regarding the kinds of things they carry in their pockets vs. nursing bag as I haven't started clinicals yet. Quite a few people have mentioned carrying items that I just don't think they'd be able to sanitize at the end of their shift.) I guess you'd have to assign the can't-be-sanitized items to certain scrubs pockets and make sure to NEVER touch them without cleaning your hands first and so on.