11 Must Have Items for all New Nurses in Their Bags – Part II

In the previous section of this blog, we have mentioned some of the essential items a nursing student or a new nurse should have in their bags. Stethoscope, thermometer, gauze, sterilized mask, cold medicines, scissors and microscope medical tape are some of them. We, however, are not yet done with the important stuff you, as a nurse, should keep in your bag.

6. Have You Kept a Tongue Depressor?

Many a times in the nursing training or profession, a nurse will need to use this tool. Tongue depressor, basically, is a tool used to depress the tongue and examine the mouth and throat.

7. Needless to Say – Lotion and Hand Sanitizer

Apart from the basic need of keeping a lotion in your bag, a nurse should keep a lotion because of a very much valid reason. Of course, nurses wash their hands many a times in a day, therefore ending up with dry skin. That's when they need a lotion. Further, the hand sanitizer is a plus when it comes to cleaning the germs and the infectious agents.

8. In Case You're an Expert in IV Therapy – Six Saline Flushes

In case you're an expert in IV therapy, you must know how a saline flush is a method of clearing out intravenous lines (IVs). An IV therapy nurse would certainly need them before the drip is connected in order to assure that IV is still patent.

9. How About Books Related to Nursing?

As a nurse, you'll need a reference to common medicines and symptoms. Why not keep a medical dictionary or a medical manual. You can access information about various prescriptions, clinical guidelines and patient advices, all of them handy.

10. A Small Notebook

Sure, you can keep it in order to take notes from the doctors. You can also add the observations you've made of your patients.

11. Tourniquet

What shall a nurse do at the time of continuous traumatic bleeding of the patients? A tourniquet, basically, is a constricting device, which is used mostly when the patient is in a critical state because of continuous bleeding. Indeed, a lifesaver!

Were you aware of all of them? Being a nurse, you will face many emergency situations when you'll need all these. Do you want to mention more of the essentials nurses should keep in their bags? Sure, write to us in the comment section below.

In addition, are you willing to Study Nursing in Canada for International Students to become a global nurse? You should certainly check the specialized nursing programs offered by INSCOL. 

11 Must Have Items for all New Nurses in Their Bags – Part I

Are you a nursing student or maybe a new nurse? While communication skills, compassion, empathy, flexibility, emotional stability, and interpersonal skills are some of the must have qualities of a nurse, what all do you keep in your bag? Yes, your bag. Almost all of us keep stuff that tends to signify us to the greatest extent. Are you wondering what all is required in your bag in order to indicate you as a nursing student or a nurse?

Have a look at the 14 essentials that if you keep in your bag, you sure are a nurse!

1. Do You Have a Stethoscope With You?

Probably, one of the most prized possessions of a nurse. A stethoscope does not only help in listening to the heart, but also the veins and the intestines. These days we can get a plethora of variety in stethoscopes, from the older technology to the latest and the advanced. Classic or the up-to-the-minute, a stethoscope is necessary item for a nurse.

2. Another Must Have Item – Thermometer

We all know thermometers are used to measure temperature or a temperature gradient. Nurses use a thermometer to measure the temperature of the patients' body and register it. One of the second most useful items a nurse should have in order to examine the health of the patient.

3. Do Not Forget About the Sanitary Items!

Sure, you keep them-

• Gauze
• Sterilized Mask
• Gloves 
• Cotton Balls

4. Also, the OTC (Over the Counter) Pharmacy Items

• Cold Medicines
• Paracetamol
• Pain Killers 
• Ibuprofen 
• Other emergency medicine

5. The Need for Scissors and Microscope Medical Tape

Whenever there is a question of wound care, scissors and microscope medical tape are the saviors. The scissor is used in the quest for cutting the medical gauze, bandages and dressings. As a nurse, you may come across many such emergencies when there is a need for scissors. Microscope medical tapes always help while accidents like pulling IV micro-drip adapter of patients happen.

Do you have all this stuff in your bag? Keep checking this space to know what else is required in your bag being a nursing student or a nurse new to the profession. Until then, you can check the Nursing Courses offered by INSCOL in various countries such as Canada, UK, USA, NZ, Philippines and Australia. Shine on!

Filipino Nurses! It’s Time to Fly Canada with INSCOL and Make a Career in Critical Care Nursing

A career in Critical Care Nursing is challenging, however, it is also rewarding. According to the report submitted by Registered Nurse Population study - 56.2%of all nurses work in hospitals and out of which critical care nurses work in ICUs, cardiac care units, progressive care units, telemetry units and other emergency departments. In addition to hospitals, critical care nurses also work in nursing schools, clinics, managed care organizations and home healthcare.

With so many opportunities and places to work, a Filipino Nurse either recently graduated or an experienced one, just need to pursue Postgraduate Certificate in RN – Critical Care Nursing from INSCOL Philippines to undergo specialized training for handling acute situations and critical patients in everyday jobs.

INSCOL offers 1 year Postgraduate Certificate in RN – Critical Care Nursing program in partnership with Niagara College, Welland Campus, Niagara. This specialization program is considered as skills enhancement and knowledge enrichment program for nurses who are serving the healthcare industry.The program allows Filipino Nurses to enhance their skills and learn to work in unique conditions like catastrophic situations, virus outbreak, during an emergency as well as in environment with limited resources and medical supplies. INSCOL also train nursing professionals through advanced simulation techniques in real life like scenarios to equip them with the desired knowledge and skills to perform in all types of clinical facilities, hospitals and patient care centers.

Critical Care Nurses inhibits a stable and calm attitude while handling complex situations that involves critical patients that needs immediate medical support. They are the ones who take care of critical patients and emergencies, thus, should be well versed with the procedures to follow, make prompt decisions and commence the treatment.

As per the AACN (American Association of Critical Care Nurses) - there is a conceptual model already in place that briefly outlines abilities that are mandatory for this role along with knowledge, experience and skills required when you are involved in intensive care of critically ill patients. This model distinctly indicates that when there is a harmony and synch between patient's characteristics and nurse abilities, automatically synergy takes place.

If you are really enthusiastic to make a career as a Critical Care Specialist, now is the time to take your first step. Join Postgraduate Certificate in RN – Critical Care Nursing and fly to Canada with INSCOL. To know more about the course, please visit at www.inscol.com