What's your one thing you can't live without in your clinical bag?

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Hey guys! I want to know what the one thing you can't live without in your clinical bag is? I am starting to make purchases and get things together and wanted some seasoned input.

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Specializes in ICU.

I have several. My clipboard which holds all of my papers and pens, my penlight, and my stethoscope.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Check with your program we were prohibited from carrying clipboards just a pocket notebook, scissors, pens (black ink only) stethoscope, penlight. Long story about the clipboards but the ban carried through to subsequent classes.

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Specializes in Aesthetics, Med/Surg, Outpatient.

Skittles. Don't judge me haha

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No judgements! I am an M&M girl myself!

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Specializes in ICU, ED.

Chapstick. Tylenol/advil, etc.

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Specializes in Emergency.

Index cards

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Specializes in Cardiac/Telemetry.

Small sticky notes -- I have my "brain" that I carry around on the floor but every now and then I need to write myself a reminder (ex: draw PTT at 2215) but I don't want it on my actual brain. I can throw the sticky note out after I'm done with it, and since the sticky notes are different colors than my brain, it draws my attention to it.

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Specializes in Tele, Interventional Pain Management, OR.

WATER! Don't forget to stay hydrated during your clinical shift. There's always time to take a few gulps each hour. I bring a 1-liter Nalgene water bottle with me pretty much everywhere to make sure I'm getting enough water. Take care of yourself during clinical!

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Folding clipboard with extra blank paper. Extra pens. The clipboard is covered in notes for things like electrolyte imbalances.

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Binder, steth, watch, name badge, penlight, mints, lunch money, tylenol/advil, black pen, whiteboard pen, pencil. I put it all in a little box so that I don't forget anything important.

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Specializes in Corrections.

ooh, I like the whiteboard pen idea! It seems the open study rooms always have whiteboards...and pens out of ink. grrr. I may do that! Thanks!

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