Whats in YOUR "Go Bag"?

[KeeperOfTheIceRN, ADN]

I'm trying to put together 3 Go Bags for my 3 campuses....but I'm starting from scratch...what are some things you would suggest having in a go bag???

[MrNurse(x2), ADN]

It would be more economical and easier to buy full bags.

[Eleven011]

I filled my bag with stuff I already had here. Just used baggies/bio bags to hold gauze, different sized bandaids, can of wound wash, extra stethoscope/bp cuff, threw in a couple ace wraps, one of those instant ice packs, several pens/markers/paper pads. I only take it with me out of fire drills and if I'm called over to the ag/shop area. Oh and I'll carry it today in the Homecoming parade :)

[MrNurse(x2), ADN]

This is the bag I use and have found it to be pretty comprehensive.

Team MedicPRO Sports First Aid Kit

[CCU BSN RN]

My 'Go Bag' is defined for me as my bag I can grab and walk out the door to go to work from any other activity. Seems to be being defined on here as what you bring with you in your car for the real world.

My GO bag contains:

Stethoscope

Granola Bars

Extra set of scrubs

Jacket/Sweatshirt

Pens/Sharpies/Dry Erase Markers

Hair Ties!

Water bottle

I also keep a 'Code D' bag in my car at all times, stocked in case of a disaster code being called at the hospital. Often will just keep it stocked in the winter due to snow and winter weather being the most common cause, but have drifted toward year round due to seemingly constant disasters all over the world, never know when something will happen in my neck of the woods.

Code D Bag contents:

2 full scrub outfits

extra underwear, socks

2 sets pajamas

2 days of all medications I take, including prns

travel pillow

sleeping bag

box of granola bars

couple cans of soup

jar of peanut butter

starbucks instant coffee (working in cardiac all available on floor is often decaf)

DEODERANT & toothbrush/paste

headphones

I've never been Code D for longer than 40 hours or so but there's always someone on your team who is underprepared when it actually happens so I like to have extra scrubs/loungewear/food to share. Basically in a disaster don't depend on the hospital providing you sleeping facilities, I've had disasters where we get hospital beds and our own rooms, and others where you nap for 4h in the breakroom after working for 20, then get kicked awake by a colleague to do it all over again

[GdBSN, RN]

I have all the first-aid supplies, vital signs tools, a small fleece blanket (in case of epilepsy call), juice, water, full size CPR mask.

[KeeperOfTheIceRN, ADN]

You offered some great advice, thanks! However, I feel it is a bit extreme for the school setting, which is where my Go Bag will be used. I'm a school nurse, and God willing, won't have worry about anyone coding on me while at work! Though, I know I could handle it should it happen. The Go Bags I'm referring to are the ones that we take with us in the event of an emergency (illness, fire, injury, etc.) while at school.