6 Best Nurse Pocket Organizers For Nursing Shifts
How do you keep your nursing accessories organized during a nursing shift?
If you are like many busy nurses, you may be stuffing your pockets – which isn’t very organized at all. Not to mention, it looks very unprofessional for a nurse to be shuffling through their pockets for one of many nurse tools and accessories they need throughout the shift. (I’ve been that nurse too, believe me!)
The reality is that nursing shifts are already insanely busy as they are. Do you want to keep making a dozen extra trips around the unit for things you keep forgetting?
How many times have you had to walk back to the nurse’s station, supply room, or med room for things such as:
- Medical shears
- Gauze
- Alcohol swabs
- Stethoscope
- Pens
- Penlight
- Tape, or
- Syringes and needles
I can’t tell you how many times I had to leave a patient’s room to go back and find something that I had forgotten. Especially in my early nursing career days.
Until one day, it finally dawned on me that many of these supplies could be kept organized right within an arms reach at all times. I can’t even tell you how much time that saved me!
I was never a fan of the “fanny pack” look (although, believe it or not, fanny packs are coming back into style here in Los Angeles!). But my goal has always been to provide excellent care to may patients, so if a “fanny pack” helps me achieve that, then I was all for it!
Besides, as a new nurse grad, I needed all the help and support I could get. And now, almost eight years into my nursing career, I still use a nurse pocket organizer just like #3 on this list!
Have you ever thought about using a nurse pocket organizer or a fanny pack?
These are simple solutions to preventing unnecessary trips back to the supply room for random things you forgot to grab.
Being a great nurse involves managing your time well. Nurses already have enough on their plates when taking care of patients during their shifts. Less unnecessary trips for supplies = more time for patient care.
Nurse pocket organizers also help keep nursing shifts less stressful. Knowing you have the supplies you need within your reach at all times will not only keep you calmer in stressful situations, but you will appear more professional as well.
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The best nurse pocket organizers for nurses:
1. New Gear Medical – Hip Pack Organizer
This product is one of the larger nurse pocket organizers on the market. The nurses who have used this say they love it because they can keep everything need with them.
For those who want the extra space to carry more nurse accessories on them and even a small notebook, this one may be right for you.
More about this product:
- Hands-free carrying system- keep key items at your fingertips
- Dimensions: 14″ L x 7.5″ H, Weight: 1 lbs. – Fits up to a 44-inch waist
- Antimicrobial technology
- Water-resistant
2. Valencia Med 2 Sided – 9 Pocket Nurse Organizer Utility Belt
This is product is also highly rated by customers for durability. It is a more compact nurse pocket organizer – however, it still has nine pockets, including one zippered pocket (great for keeping cash & credit cards). You can see from the photo that it is still large enough to hold a cell phone.
- Specifically designed for nurses
- 9 Pockets (one zippered-two netted)
- Belt length: can extend to 42 inches
- Organizer size: 6 x 8 inches.
- Double-Sided/Reversible- so you can wear on either side
- (Items in the photo do not come with this product).
3. Prestige Medical Pink Belt Loop Organizer Kit
Keep in mind that this product does not come with a belt, but it fits easily in most scrub top pockets or the cargo pocket of most scrub pants. May work better for nurses who prefer not to have the traditional “fanny pack” appearance. It does have a belt loop on the back that fits most belts.
This cute pink nurse pocket organizer is very compact- but just might be the right amount of space you need for your supplies.
This particular product also makes an excellent gift for a nursing student or new nurse graduate because it also comes with the products shown in the photo.
Also included in this nurse organizer:
- 4 Pocket Pal with Belt Loop
- Includes Scissors
- Forceps
- 3 Color Pen and Penlight
More about this product:
- Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 4.5 x 0.5 inches
4. KangaPak Nursing Organizer Belt – 9 Pocket Utility Pouch 
5. Pocket Pal II Medical Instrument Organizer/Pocket Protector
This product is a true pocket protector – it does not come with a belt, but it fits easily in most scrub top pockets or the cargo pocket of most scrub pants.
It also fits very well in lab coats – it is simple, and keeps your pockets clean and organized! You won’t lose your pens with this nifty organizer. It fits essential items that you need in your packets and makes them easy to find versus digging around in your pockets.
More about this product:
- Snap open belt loop reinforced with hook and loop adhesive
- Velcro restraining strap secures scissors
6. Cherokee Women’s Nurse Apron Organizer Belt
This product had a lot of great reviews- and it comes in several other colors as well. This apron-style nurse organizer easily helps to organize pens, highlighters, flushes, scissors, and alcohol pads right at your fingertips. The belt is adjustable and fits unobtrusively on the hip.
More about this product:
- Neoprene
- Soft washable neoprene
- Apron organizer belt
- Has a 52-inch adjustable belt
- Quick-release buckle
- Has eight convenient pockets and one tape loop
How do you keep your nurse accessories and supplies organized during nursing shifts? We love hearing from readers – please leave a comment!
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