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What are some good things to keep on hand in your work locker?

Hi everyone,

After graduating in May, and passing NCLEX in June, I finally got a call yesterday that I was offered a job! I am very excited and nervous about it. It's for an Obstetrics full time nights position, but this post doesn't have to revolve specifically around OB. what are some things that you all keep in your work locker for 'just in case' scenarios, everyday use, etc. I've ears things like chapstick, and a travel toothbrush/paste for when you have to work overtime. Any other suggestions? Thanks!

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Change of clothes, extra socks and underwear in case some natural disaster gets you stuck there, extra shoes, your over the counter pain reliever of choice, spare cell phone charger.

Oh yeah, and pens and pony tail holders. Change for vending machine.

Snacks, quick meals like canned soup or ramen, PENS!, Resource books, scrub jacket for when you get cold

Snacks, pens, some extra cash, hand sanitizer, extra pads/tampons, coffee creamer, toothbrush/toothpaste, reference books, scrub jacket or zip hoodie or whatever, extra ponytail holders, bobby pins, ibuprofen, hand lotion

As a supervisor I say PLEASE either keep your certification cards (BLS, PALS, etc) in the locker, or at least copies of them. Seems I am always having to verify staff information.

Specifically for OB I'd keep an extra pair or socks (and shoes) just in case you get splashed. Wet shoes are not fun.

I keep a spare stethoscope, snacks, tylenol, basic toiletries, about $5 in change, a book for nights where not much is going on, pens and sharpies, and a spare water bottle in case I forget mine.

Heavy duty pads/tampons and "Oh Yeah" protein bars...oh, and a stash of "odd" supplies for when the floor runs out - having an extra #24 gauge angiocath for a renal patient with non-existent veins comes in handy...

definitely extra shoes and socks. When i was working a unit regularly, i'd just leave my nurse shoes in my locker. didn't want to track the floor funk home. A few extra dollars, some otc med packets - advil, tylenol, tums, etc. Box of granola bars, hard candies. Stash of pens, highlighters, etc.

Whatever your deodorant/antiperspirant of choice is....never know when you might need to freshen up 3 hours into your night.

You are lucky to have a locker!

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