New Grad Nursing Supplies Advice

I just recently graduated in May and just started my new grad RN orientation but wanted some feedback on what others recommend for nurses to have such as penlights, clamps, etc. Any suggestions and tips would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
Quote from nurseclassyc19I just recently graduated in May and just started my new grad RN orientation but wanted some feedback on what others recommend for nurses to have such as penlights, clamps, etc. Any suggestions and tips would be greatly appreciated!Thanks!

sthetascopepen lightmirror (assessing pts heels for skinbreakdown)scissorswatchclampsreport sheet (I thing there are some on this site so you can find one you like

Invest in good shoes. Good black penssharpiekelly clamp2 pairs of bandage scissors since they grow legs and walk awayclipboard ( I like the ones that you can put stuff inside)colored pensAND GOOD SHOES. More than one pair. Possibly some suppport hose/stalkings.

Things I bought myself:Good shoes (love Birkenstock Londons)Support socksStethoscope (the one I used in nursing school)Black pens (buy by the box and leave in my locker)Red pens (I use them to circle meds that are due next on my med sheets)White board pen (we have boards in patient rooms)Cheap pocket flashlightSweater (for nights)WatchTask list (I modified a co-workers, double sided sheet has space for basic info and to-do checkboxes for 6 patients)3 Ring binder with lots of pockets (organizing handover sheets/order sheets/ and other work papers)Things I just carry constantly:2x2 gauzes (for removing PIVs, random bleeds)Red caps (for medlocking patients)3ml saline syringes (ditto)Alcohol padsChlorhexidine padsLuer-lock adaptors for IV pushes (don't forget these as much anymore, but used to forget them all the time so needed them)Tape (taping down IV lines, dressings)Carpuject syringe holder

Add: a few basic OTC drugs like asprin for the occasional headache, and cough drops. Keep these in your bag or locker along with some mints( I like strong mints like Altoids) and some morale-boosting chocolate.