Supply List, Books & What to expect

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I officially got offered the job as a ER nurse! I am so excited and ready to learn. What supplies do I need to carry with me on the floor? What books do you recommend for new ER nurses? This is my first hospital job, so I am not sure what to expect. Thank you in advance!

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Specializes in Outpatient Psychiatry.

Tactical pants.

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Specializes in Emergency Department, ICU.

I too like the cargo style pants. I prefer to keep my stethoscope in one of those pockets and not around my neck.

Scissors. Everyone will love you for it. I'm amazed by how many don't carry them; I use mine a lot.

A Penlight. Its just easier to have your own.

I carry a small notebook that I have cheat references for me for charting on our EHR. I also can use that to jot down things I want to look up later. I carry a separate one that I just use to take report, write down anything when I'm not at a computer, etc.

Books: I carry tarascon's pocket Pharmacopoeia for Nurses and an ACLS and Critical care Pocket guide on me during my shifts. I also have but don't carry (use for reference, keep them in my locker and sometimes bring them home) Fast Facts for the ER nurse and Sheehy's manual of Emergency Care.

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Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.

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