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The everyday objects nurses tell us they can’t leave home without
Small things can make a big difference to your shift, whatever your practice setting – so what are the must-have items you like to have with you at work?
Small things can make a big difference to your shift, whatever your practice setting – so what are the must-have items you take to work?
It’s the small things that often make the biggest difference in nursing care. The same is true when it comes to nurses’ own well-being – those everyday essentials that make life that bit easier.
Nursing Standard asked nurses about the items they always take with them to work and why.
Picture: iStockVarious bits of equipment such as a stethoscope, urine testing kit, pen torch and basic dressings were popular – especially among community nurses – as were things we have all
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