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I work ED and have the BAG. My coworkers make fun of me, but I am prepared! Penlight-doc's always asking me to borrow. Measuring tape, clamps, scissors, stethoscope, calipers and of course drug book. I also carry my med-surg book of illnesses(can't remember everything), ed nursing reference book, and various personal items(coughdrops, gum, mylanta, and of course tylenol).
I know, I am nuts. My list has actually decreased since our hospital policy and procedures have been posted on our intranet. I heard that we are getting internet access for medical sites. I will probably not need my other books afterwards. We'll see.
Luckily we have lockers and I can leave the BAG at work. I am not sure I would lug it back and forth.
Maisy;)
i will be working in the ICU full time and part time in the ER what all supplies to you all recommend i buy or get to put in a back-pack so that when i work i wont have to look for anythign just get my bag full of stuff. plus since i will be working in 2 different dept i would like to have it in a bag so i can take it wherever i am at.
I think you are worrying far too much
be more concerned about bringing your lunch
of course always wear clean clothes
I think you are worrying far too muchbe more concerned about bringing your lunch
of course always wear clean clothes
I agree. I work in ER, and I wear my stethoscope around my neck, keep a pen, a carpuject, and some tape in my pocket, and that's it! If your rooms all have otoscopes in them, you don't need a pen light, and your med room should have drug books in it. Everything else you need to do your job should be provided by the hospital.
I think you are worrying far too muchbe more concerned about bringing your lunch
of course always wear clean clothes
And always wear deodorant & brush your teeth too. I keep a roll-on in my locker, pert shampoo & toothbrush & paste, plus an extra set of scrubs. But I don't carry the "Bag", as I have supplies @ work & can steal a pen if I forget mine.
I like having a calculator -- they sell little ones at Staples that have a clip so you can attach it to a badge holder or whatever, or even smaller ones that have a keychain ring on the end. Very handy!
I keep an extra set of scrubs and shoes in my car. I carry a pen, trauma shears, a tourniquet, and tape in my pockets or clipped to myself somewhere. :) The trauma shears are the most-often-borrowed item, seconded only by people asking for a piece of tape.
bradleyshanetaylor
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i will be working in the ICU full time and part time in the ER what all supplies to you all recommend i buy or get to put in a back-pack so that when i work i wont have to look for anythign just get my bag full of stuff. plus since i will be working in 2 different dept i would like to have it in a bag so i can take it wherever i am at.