What's in My Nursing Bag
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What's in My Nursing Bag!!
I hope you enjoy!!
Disclaimer: This video is intended for entertainment purposes. I purchase all of the supplies that are in my bag, however, when in the hospital 99.99% of the time use their supplies. My supplies are only for emergency purposes to ensure that my patients receive the absolute best care they deserve.
It is important to never take hospital supplies home with you.
These videos are intended for entertainment purposes only. Please follow the policy and procedures that your institution requires.
Please note that the views, ideas & opinions expressed on this channel and in the videos on this channel are not necessarily of those of my employer or institution. The views expressed on this channel and in the videos channel do not represent medical advice. If you have specific medical concerns, please contact your physician. In order to protect patient privacy, all patient identifiers in all videos have been deleted or altered.
The views expressed on this channel and in the videos on this channel are personal opinions. I am not an expert nor do I dispense medical advice or procedural specifications. The information I present is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. You need to refer to your own medical director, teachers and protocols for specific treatment information. It is your responsibility to know how best to treat your patient in your jurisdiction.
I think having your own equipment is great, but local hospital policy and the legal implications must be taken into account. After all, if for example your oximeter says your patients sats are fine, but due to a technical fault your equipment gives you a false reading and the unfortunate happen to your patient, this might get you into a bit of trouble. I believe its safer to always use hospital equipment as it's always checked, calibrated and you can rely on them (even if there not checked, at least to a degree the onus is on the hospital and not you). I hope you don't mind me posting my opinion. I think your channel is great and please keep up the great work. Many thanks, Mickey.
Ha! I'm not the only traveling RN who carries a diaper bag! They're truly brilliant. I work thirds and often am called to patient homes. Sometimes I'm forced to park a bit of a distance away so I also have a can of pepper spray handy in my bag. Thanks for your video!
The more I watch the more I love! Where have you been all my nursing life
Right here waiting for you 😘❤️ thanks for letting me know that you liked the videos! See you soon!
I am in nursing school so I really appreciate your videos! I LOVE them! But I wish I could have you as a nurse next time I am sick !! You are amazing and you treat patients with such care and respect!
I'm specifically going to look for that bag on the website. Your teaching points are just amazing and as a nursing student right now, I feel like I'm learning even more in addition to being at school. Please keep these videos coming. Also, if you haven't already done so, can you make a video for new nurse's about conquering your fears and dealing with your nerves, when it comes to being a new nurse, and how to deal with your coworkers, when you start off as an CNA , transitioning to a nurse. Thank you!!!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who obey packs my nursing bag, I also have tons of gloves, my drug book, tons of pens esp red, sanitary wipes, snacks, my nursing cheatsheet book, a small calculator and a bp cuff just in case.
Thanks for sharing this.
Just landed my first job as an RN in the ER and this video was so informative. Headed to Amazon to find me a good planner, penlight, and scissors. Is there anything else I might need?
Getting ready to start my first set of classes for my RN/MSN. Crazy accelerated course. Trying to decide what I need in addition to what they give me. Knowing whats quality and whats not is difficult when new. (i.e. single or double sided stethoscope)
this is awesome...i will really love to get that kind of bag..it will make me prepared for anything..you are my model nurse!!!!
+adewole deborah
Awe thanks love!! You are so sweet
So glad I came across your nurse videos! They are so helpful. So I have been a nurse at a hematology clinic for 2 years since graduating school. I am now starting a new job on a medical renal unit at a hospital. I feel like I have so much I need to review since I worked in such a specialized area. Any tips for reviewing materials? My medsurg book from school is HUGE and overwhelming. They do have a good orientation program on my unit, but I'd like to do some independent studying/reviewing on my own as well. Thanks!
I totally use a diaper bag too! They work so good with all the pockets!
+Patricia Konzek 😂
I am so grateful for this video! I have had so much trouble with breaking bags or bags that are to small, I don't know why a diaper bag never occurred to me but as soon as you said it I was like " OMG that genius" lol. I ordered something similar and it has been a life saver! Some of the girls at my school have thought and done the same so thank you so much for that idea!
Madelon Mccown Hi Madelon!!
So great to hear from you!! I know, when I was looking for a sturdy bag... I just kept going to the store and leaving with nothing!! Because I knew that most bags would only last a week lol!
And then, I saw the diaper bags lol!! I was so embarrassed to share it at first... but I can see that a lot of other nurses have liked the idea as well :)
Thanks so much for the comment & for letting me know that you & your friends have liked it :)
Looking forward to seeing you on here again very soon!
xoxo
- Caroline
Haha I do the same thing at school! I like to say I always just bring everything, cause you never know what you might need! I keep at least 10 pencils and pens in my backpack, lol. And you know what? Someone always asks me to borrow something they forgot! :)
Caroline I just graduated nursing school and I have a couple questions for you :)
1. how to go about asking for help I don't want to be that one nurse that is always asking questions but I want to make sure I don't put my patients in danger because I am scared of asking question.. advice?
2. NCLEX day good snacks to bring for the breaks, what to wear and bring
I like Hopkins medical bags. Affordable and tough. I esp like that the pockets have locking zippers so I don't have to worry abt anything getting stolen.
What a great video! I can't wait to carry around a nursing bag like that! Just have one more pre requisite to do till I can sign up for the TEAS test. Getting there little by little :)
Thirty-one bags are AWESOME... And you can get your name or initials embroidered on. Very reasonable prices as well!
I want to thank you so much for your videos, and I cant wait to purchase your book! I am an older student(44) and just got done with the first two years at a CC. Now I am transferring into nursing school. Your videos are the most informative that I have found. Plus your personality is the best! xo
Hi Lola!
Thank you so much for letting me know, it really means so much!!
Keep up the good work because this really is a great career :)
Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Much Love,
- Caroline
Omg yes i dont have kids but diaper bags are the best, lots of compartments and sturdy
Kranca2000 lol, I know right!!
They are built to last!
xoxo!!
Omg my....finally met somebody who carries everything I carry in my bag ...also have diaper bag bc they are strong have a lot of pockets and often stylish...I carry everything you do but also carry cuffs of different sizes from Welch Allyn that have the clips bc often my unit does not carry small cuffs or large cuffs ....Thanks for sharing and it was great to find someone who packs her bag like I do and for same reasons
EPBF1 Really? :) Yeah, you're right it feels great to know that we have something in common. Well, I'm glad you let me know. :) Keep in touch. -xoxo
***** nurses are hot
whered you get all the equipment?
I don't know if this is being done more often, but I like to carry a little pocket sized mirror so that I can check my patients heels during assessments without having to bend at an awkward angle. Definitely saved my back!
Genius!!
Thank you for sharing!!
xoxo
- Caroline
This is really great, I am a new Lpn and this is great.
Kayla Quarrick Hi Kayla!
Thanks so much for letting me know!
Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!
Much Love,
- Caroline
I just stumbled on your channel. I will graduate with my BSN in December. Still not working as an RN so I will definitely check your other videos, since someone in the comment section stated you have interviewing tips. It is tough in South Florida when it comes to jobs. One thing that you seem to have missing in your bag that I learned one should always carry, is an extra set of scrubs, for those situations when you must change. I love your energy. Please consider expanding your nursing education, you would be an great ARNP :)
G Awe thanks love!!
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation :)
So exciting!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Bought your book, hopefully it would help me now that I'm about to get out of military service and ready to go back to school for nursing.
Great video! I'm a new grad and will be starting in the ICU in a few weeks. Do you know where I can get a really good penlight that lasts long? Yours looked different than the standard ones, and mine always die on me.
Hi Alisha!
So nice to hear from you!!
Congratulations for getting a job in the ICU!!!!
How exciting!!!
Honestly, I just use freebies... but, I usually have a few with me :D
I float to the ICU sometimes & in many of them, they have very large flashlights with batteries... so that might help :)
Congrats again & I look forward to seeing you again soon!
Much Love,
- Caroline
I use the light on my phone. Mainly because I lose the dang things all the time, so I just stopped buying them.
Hi there! Love the videos! -- I am a new nurse and I find them very helpful! I do have one suggestion -- PLEASE don't wear scented/perfumed lotions or body spray or whatever! I was also a patient in the ICU for two weeks ((I was very ill)) and it was absolutely gut wrenching when the nurses or techs or anyone would come in "smelling good" .. from a patient's perspective, it is really terrible .. So now I know why they tell us not to wear that stuff, not to mention it could trigger allergies. Thanks again for the videos :)
Hi Love!
Thanks so much for letting me know that you like the videos & also sharing a personal experience!!
I do hope that you are much better now!!!!!
Looking forward to hearing from you again soon!
Much Love,
- Caroline
tarallanes
Do you wipe down your personal pulse ox & temp probe with some sort of bleach or other cleaning wipes? Just wondering about infection control.
Hi Liz!
Yes, there are a lot of great wipes in the hospital :)
I hope this helps!!
xoxo
- Caroline
I have heard a couple different answers concerning being a nurse and stopping for an accident. Do you know if it is required of a nurse to stop if they see a traffic accident? Or if that is a requirement state by state? And if so, do you have a different bag for that? Thanks
I have carried a diaper bag to my job at the ER! Perfect. The baby bottles hold my water bottle!
Great video. Can you do one on your experience on being an agency nurse. I'm a CNA at a nursing home and other CNAs there say they have only had bad experiences
Sure!
I'm actually surprised no one has requested that yet...
There are definitely benefits of working directly for a hospital & also as an agency nurse!!
Will work on it!!
See you soon!!
Great video! I watched it to get ideas to buy a nurse grad. Tfs
This is such a great video. I can't wait until I graduate to carry my nursing bag around also. Lol
Thermometers are the worst in home health!! I work for an agency in pediatric home health and when I first started I can't even count the number of times that I went in and the thermometer was dead. And try getting a toddler to sit still long enough to get one by the axillary!
lol, so true!!
I have no idea why they are not more durable!
Other medical equipment seems to be....
Looking forward to seeing you again soon!!
Much Love,
- Caroline
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Hi I just found your channel, and I must say THANK YOU! I am currently a nursing student and I was not sure if I wanted to stick with it.. But I was wondering if you can make a video on surviving nursing school & how to make it easier.. I failed my chemistry and have to retake it and I am so scared that I won't be a good nursing student because of this..
Thank you very much for this video!
Your are so welcome!!
Thank you so much for letting me know that you like it!!
xoxo
Im 9 I know when I grow up I want 2 be a NICU nurse in 3rd geade we start algebra in 4th we do technology so what should I do should I do
Hi Ellie!
It is so nice to hear from you!
That is awesome that you already know that you want to be a NICU Nurse!!
Right now it is important to do your best in school, in all of your classes, but especially science & math.
Performing well in school early on, will help you out a lot in the future!
Also, when you can, make sure you volunteer & track the hours.
And, as soon as you can, get a volunteer position at a local hospital!
I hope this helps!
Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!
Much Love,
- Caroline
what you recommend for me to read before I try out for med school to become a rural physician. i'm currently a phlebotomist and medical assistant. I use a tactical a fully stocked Als in a s.t.o.m.p. bag for my first aid kit
You have a cool job. Alil stressful but very rewarding. Keep up the nice work!
jorni29 Indeed! Thank you very much for letting me know. -xoxo
+EmpoweRNHow long have you been working as a nurse. You have to work on weekends or nights?:)
Do u take your bag into every patients room
Jada Jones No, I place the bag in a locker & take the supplies I need for myself in my pockets.
xoxo!
- Caroline
God bless you. I can only imagine that is a challenging job , nothing knowing what you will face.
Hi Lucia!
It is a challenge, but you know it has transformed me into such a different (better) person!
I'm so much more resourceful, organized & resilient than before!!!
I truly appreciate the challenges that this career has presented me with :)
Really nice to hear from you again!
See you soon!
- Caroline
Nice to her for you too hon. You are such a strong woman and such a uplifting person. I look forward to watching more videos.
I also carry a TON of healthy snacks. I vowed not to gain weight. You look amazing and the videos are awesome.
Thank you so much :))
I have a yoga bag from lululemon that I love to use for Work! So many compartments!
I have a child too and I would totally have used it for a diaper bag had I had it when she was a baby 😂
This is a great and informative video. Can you do a video on making the transition from CNA to extern? Now I am a CNA and at the end of the fall semester I plan to apply for a externship where I will get on the job nursing experience after my 2nd semester which will be med-surg/Peds OB nursing. I will apply in probably apply for the externship in nov or dec and I want to know things like how I can prepare for an externship during the 2nd med-surg semester. (I am in an associate program.) I work at a nursing home that is owned by a hospital so I should not have a problem getting the externship before I graduate, but I want to know things like what should I have on my resume. I already have my skills sign off sheet showing the skills I can do from the first semester. What skills should be second nature other than vital signs? How can I improve my chances of getting the externship after second semester instead of waiting until 4th semester like many of my friends had to do. Any suggestions. Thanks.
I liked the pen light. where did you find that?
+Linda Arn
Hi Linda!
It actually came in the mail for free one day lol.
It was pretty nice, but cheap & didn't last long... would love to see a high quality version. If I find one I will let you guys know!
xoxo
- Caroline
+EmpoweRN Thanks for replying back! I did also want to comment on your 9 volt battery. You need to put that into a case of something so that the probes do not come into contact with metal and spark a fire. It is a good idea to put them in a case anyways because you never know when one of them might leak. Love all of your videos!
Can u do a video on what we should keep in our first aid kit??
Hi! I'm currently in 10th grade and go to a tech school for half the year, soon I'll be a CNA through my class. After school I'm going for my RN and eventually for my NP specializing in trauma. In a room full of girls all day it gets reallyyy hectic and dramatic, I'm sure you know that! How did you survive nursing school dealing with the drama from others? Thanks! (:
Sarah Snyder Hi Sarah!
It is really nice to hear from you!
I'm really good about staying out of drama.... I'm careful not to communicate with anyone that talks about people behind their backs.
Because I know that as soon as I turn my back... they will be talking about me lol ;)
If there is a rare chance that I do get sucked in... I just shrug it off & try to change the subject to something more light & interesting.
I hope this helps!!
xoxo
- Caroline
yes! it definitely did! thank you so much! (:
EmpoweRN what do u recommend to a phlebotomist who is also a medical assistant to read, I'm trying to become a rural physician in the future. I got military medic, special ops medicine books and nursing books and medical case statistics books what would you recommend to me
I was going to buy a pulse ox but I was told at my hospital that if I used my own pulse ox and get a false reading then I could be held accountable. I still think it’s a great idea to have
wait!! You don't have a glucose meter to check a patent's blood sugar why ? every nurse at my local hospital has one in their pocket . Great video love you to thank you for choosing to be a nurse you all deserve so much recognition and respect .
Hola!
I do not carry a glucose meter with me.
I always use the hospitals one... I have never heard of anyone doing that...
But anyways, thanks for the comment & I look forward to hearing from you again soon!
Much Love,
- Caroline
How often do you make vlogs like these ? I like watch what other have to say .
Glucose meters at the hospital can sync with the computers to upload the result into the pt’s EMR. Plus hospital glucose meters are “more accurate”...so I’ve been told
Wait, do you put these things in your pocket? Or you leave your bag nearby?
Hey Caroline, I am going to become a male nurse in few years. Would you be able to share some of your experiences you have had working with male nurses?
Definitely!
I do have a video... here is the link:
ua-cam.com/video/z2NmXEy6zC8/v-deo.html
I love working with guys & love how they look at things differently!
We need more of you!
I hope you like the video!!
xoxo!!
- Caroline
Hi! I'm a nursing student in my second year! I really enjoy watching your videos and learning from them! I'm having a really hard time with learning pharmacology and memorizing all the drugs and things like that. It would be great if you could talk about study tips for pharm or maybe tips and tricks of learning drugs! Thanks!
Hi Samantha!
Pharmacology is a super hard subject, so you are not alone!!
I do have a lot that I could share!!
Thank you so much for the request!
Much Love,
- Caroline
#justincase lol..you said it alot
Hey thought I should give you some good feedback I used some of your interview techniques and happy to say I got one of the best jobs from my graduating class ^_^
That is awesome!
Thank you so much for letting me know!!
I wish you the absolute best with your new life :)
Keep in touch!!
Lots of love,
- Caroline
Definitely will Caroline thank you so much how is your nursing career going so far any specialties you recommend? I'm thinking of going the CRNA route
nursevsfood CRNA is awesome! I know a lot of people who go that route & love it... super competitive though. Also I heard that getting your nurse practitioner & specializing in dermatology was also really good :)
thanks , that's a very useful video !
So glad you liked it!!
Thank you so much for the comment!!
xoxo
Hi, I'm working towards my pre-req for lpn and I will be ready to apply to nursing program but. However, lately I been thinking of continuing forward for RN and I was curious are you an R.N?
Sugga Sweet Yes I am a RN with my bachelors degree, so basically a BSN :)
I hope this helps!!
See you soon love!!
xoxo
- Caroline
what unit do you usually work on? I am an RN in Neuro ICU/ PCU and we got all that stuff handy.I am usually running and cant carry that much stuff. my brains (PT info) go in my pocket. we carry a radio and phone and tons of stuff. I am obsessed with pens and good shoes! I wish you were on my floor! you are sooooo nice. Agency Nurses usually seem to get treated like crap. I am sure you are loved though. You are by me. I carry my tape stacked on my hemostats and then clipped to my scrub top. Paper tape med tape and a mini roll of coban, and Leatherman Raptor shears. They have a built in O2 wrench. I tape a small emesis cylinder on my CAB and stuff it with needles and 10ml flushes. rock on beautiful girl!
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Hi I wanted to know if you have any tips for nursing students like me who are in Mexico and want to go and work after graduating to USA ?
Hi Iuzelena!
It is so nice to hear from you all the way from Mexico :)
I have to be honest and say that I do not, but what you could do is decide which state you want to go to & go the nursing website. Every state has a board of nursing site, for example Florida Board of Nursing or Texas Board of nursing... so type that into google and you should be able to find some information there.
I hope this helps!!
Let me know if you need anything else!
Much Love,
- Caroline
Thankyou soo much caroline i will check that out i want to go back to san mateo ca i miss it so much :)
I'm 13 years old and I wanna be a nurse when I grow up, do I have to be good in math,do we need a lot of math in nursing
What are those thingies called that doctors wear around their mouth and it ties around they're ears anyone know??? Pls tell me
+Scribbling Idiot:*•. I'm not sure what you are referring too... a mask?
ㄗモ丹匚卄ㄚ ㄥ口Sモ尺S Medical mask?
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You look like Olivia Wilde. Nice video, I was watching a lot of medical videos and came across your videos. I want to be a surgeon.
How are you sterilising those wound dressing scissors? I don''t think it's a great idea to not use individually wrapped and sterilised scissors provided by the hospital for dressings because even if you sterilise them at home, you are then putting them back in your bag will all of your other possibly contaminated medical equipment. Also just the ick factor of putting something that's been so close to a wound, in the same bag as your lip balm.
These scissors are not used for wound care. I also use sterile scissors for all of my patients wound care.
I mainly use them for odd things...
My lip balm is safe! :D
Hi! I'm a medical assistant beginning my journey to become an RN and I just discovered your channel. Can't express how much I LOVE your videos and how much you inspire me!! Sending love from Hawaii! :)
a_varde Awe yay!!
Welcome to the channel & thanks so much for letting me know that you like it!!
Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!!
xoxo!!
- Caroline
Полезная информация!!!
so beautiful
you sure you didn't work on the ambulance? prepared for anything!!
Webo Webo Haha good point! Maybe I should switch specialties :D xoxo!
- Caroline
Great vid.
Thank you so much!!
So nice to see you on there again!!
Loves!!
thanks caroline you are so great with all that you tell us i myself i am just picking which nursing school i want to go to and also be accepted i ofcourse need to i am sure take pre requisites i am a medical assistant and just hope some of my experiences i know will help me what can i expect from going to college after 20 something years out of it know that my daughter is 16 i am ready it will be hard but i am positive and with all the positive videos you do are just helpful
lol this made me laugh:) in a good way i thought u were done and you pulled out a new bag lol very smart to be prepared.. it really is like packing a diaper bag lol i carry everything for my kids.. just incase:)
What band nurse are you? x
Hi Hayley!
Do you mean, what specialty do I work in?
I work on "Step down" aka telemetry units :)
I hope this helps!!
xoxo
- Caroline
That's good job but no. In the UK you get bands. When I finish uni I be band 5 nurse which means I'm worth between 22 and 28k a year. And then band 6 is 25k to 33k year and then goes band 7 then band 8a, 8b and 8c and 8d. If you don't go university you can get up to band 4 but generally a 3 only. It's basically pay bands and how qualified you are if that makes sense xx
Hi I just found your videos and I am 100% sure I want to be pediatric nurse I had a question d after you graduate from high school do u go straight to nursing school something if u could comment back I would be soo happy PS AWSOME VIDS 👏😋
Lauren Shillo Hi Lauren!
It is really nice to hear from you!
I wish I was like you & knew what I wanted to do right after high school.... I would have gone straight into it.
However, I didn't so I took a little break.
If I were you, I would just go for it with no breaks ;)
I hope this helps!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Thxs 😋😋
Do you have an Instagram I just love your videos please keep posting :)
Never 4get my pulse ox lol!!
My bag contains iPad,phone,Chargers,aspirin,wallet,water bottle that's it
GIRL. What brand are those multi colour pens? Been looking for some that dont bleed!
Jess Hi Jess!! Mine bleed!!! I have to be careful with them :) lost many o scrubs to them lol! If you find non-bleeders let me know!! xoxo!!
that vid is cool
Very cool vid and useful to see a nurses ready bag. a really awesome tool, tho expensive, are folding Medical shears. could not agree more that a Sharpie is super important, it is in pre-hospital care too. such a simple yet useful tool, esp. in trauma.
-judd, nyc emt
@ linda - check out Moore medical if you want med supplies
I want to talk I want to know
You need a lolë bag!