What kind of bag do you carry?

caliotter3 · Dec 3, 2011

I just use a traditional jansport backpack, one of the larger ones. It has two large main compartments that I use for clean and dirty, as well as other compartments that I keep certain stuff in. So far, it has done the trick. I have planned to get a regular bag for some time, but don't really find it necessary as I do not do intermittent visits and don't carry most of the day to day wound care type of supplies.

jmn126 · Dec 3, 2011

any bag that you can find that was separate zippered areas to separate "clean and dirty" is fine, i like one that has an outside pocket to put my hand cleanser in. i don't carry alot in my bag as it can get heavy.

tothepointeLVN, LVN · Dec 3, 2011

I have this one from Nursemates in black.

http://www.nursemates.com/Accessory.aspx?ProductID=4545

I rather like it but bear in mind I'm only carrying equipment for one patient. I keep travel packs of Clorox wipes/Hand Sanitizer Wipes and Facial Cleaning Wipes in one of the side pockets and a tub of flushable wipes in the other side. In the front I keep my nursing notes and vitals equipment and other things like sanitizer and alcohol wipes

Inside the main part of the bag I keep my personal stuff like books and lunch. I only see one patient so my system might not work for you and I clean everything when I'm done. Usually as I'm putting them back in the bag.

RNMom2010 · Dec 4, 2011

http://www.hopkinsmedicalproducts.com/product.jsp?path=-1|2756&id=8233

This is the one that was provided to me when I started. Works great, but tends to not have a whole lot of room if you have to stock up extra supplies.

KateRN1 · Dec 5, 2011

http://www.hopkinsmedicalproducts.com/product.jsp?path=-1|2756|5676&id=3105

Love, love, love my bag. It was worth every penny.

Also keep a car stock box that I got from Dollar General for about $5, the kind that's supposed to go under a bed. Then have 2 file boxes--1 for extra forms and stuff, the other for patient teaching materials; one more box for biohazard waste; hard-sided cooler for specimen transport with biohazard sticker on it.

RNMom2010 · Dec 6, 2011

http://www.hopkinsmedicalproducts.com/product.jsp?path=-1|2756|5676&id=3105
Love, love, love my bag. It was worth every penny.
Also keep a car stock box that I got from Dollar General for about $5, the kind that's supposed to go under a bed. Then have 2 file boxes--1 for extra forms and stuff, the other for patient teaching materials; one more box for biohazard waste; hard-sided cooler for specimen transport with biohazard sticker on it.

That is a WONDERFUL idea!! I may have to look into something like that for my extra supplies. :-)

caliotter3 · Dec 6, 2011

I was just looking at the Hopkins catalog online this morning. OMG! Wanted every bag they had in that catalog! And tons of other goodies too!

sadie1000 · Dec 12, 2011

I have used my bag now for the last 3 years and it has stood up well, still looks good, has room for clean and dirty, and still room for supplies as well-I even have another pocket to carry my laptop-truly an all in one for home care! You can see it at the following link...:redbeathe

http://www.electronista.com/reviews/kensington-contour-balance-roller.html

Pigskin_RN,BSN · Dec 13, 2011

This is an amazing bag!!! I love the zippered pocket for the sharps container and the plastic dividers. Great bag if you see many patients and need to carry wound supplies.

KateRN1 · Mar 13, 2012

Good news--it's on sale now!

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