10 Products Made by Nurses for Nurses
Nurses are pretty creative and innovative people. They are the best people to know what products to use in the field to make nurses’ days easier. Nurse Born Products understands this concept and has created a space “where you can find not only quality, useful and interesting products that were inspired by nurses, but a place where you will find Inspiration, Motivation and Encouragement through your journey as a nurse and/or as a nurse entrepreneur.”1
We’ve put together a list of ten products created by nurses for nurses to hopefully help you get through your day a little easier!
Nurse Born Stethoscope Holder
This stethoscope holder can attach to almost anything: your waistband, your pocket, medication carts, tote bags…you name it! This holder looks professional and is supposed to help decrease the neck pain and headaches associated with wearing a stethoscope around your neck. Plus, they come in a variety of colors!
PRICE: $12.97
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Gripsors Bandage Scissors
These bandage scissors are a tool every nurse should have. Not only are they scissors, but they also have grooves so you can grip any IV, NG tube or oxygen connection that comes your way. They also feature a hook that is “great for opening saline style vials and work as an OXYGEN KEY!”2
These handy scissors are available in three varieties, and are sure to make your day a little easier.
PRICE: $8.97 – $10.99
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Badge Reference Card for Nurses
These cards allow you to keep hard to remember information right at your fingertips. This set of twelve cards includes: lab values, an anatomical reference diagram, an EKG diagram and ruler, common healthcare conversion, adult vital signs, medication math & drip titration chart, pediatric vital signs and developmental milestones, Glasgow coma scale, 12 Lead EKG placement, a general weight conversion chart, Wong-Baker FACES® pain rating scale with Spanish back and a Neuro Dermatome guide.3
The cards are the perfect size to attach to your badge reel or keep in your pocket.
PRICE: $19.99
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Badge Cards for CNAs
This card set is similar to the Badge Reference Cards for Nurses, but they are geared toward CNAs. This set of six cards includes: adult vital signs, pediatric vital signs & developmental milestones, a healthcare conversion chart, a height and time chart, a12 lead placement diagram and a weight conversion general range.4
PRICE: $10.99
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Stethoscope Charms
While these stethoscope accessories may not add ease to your day, they will definitely add some fun! There are a wide variety of charms that will add some flair to your stethoscope that your patients are sure to appreciate. Everyone could use a little bling!
PRICE: $10.99
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Cherry Tree Moist Heat Therapy
Let’s face it – being a nurse can be quite draining on your body. You spend the entire day on your feet and are frequently moving patients and heavy objects. This heating pad will bring some much-needed relief to your muscles and joints after a hard day’s work.
PRICE: $10.99 – $24.00
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Becoming Nursey
This book by Kati Kleber isn’t necessarily something you’ll need directly on the job, but it is sure to improve your nursing career. “This book talks about how, realistically, to live as a nurse, both at home and at work…with a little humor and some shenanigans along the way.”5
This is especially a good read for new nurses, looking to navigate their way through the field of nursing.
PRICE: $14.97
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Confident Voices in Healthcare
Communication is key in the healthcare field, and it is imperative that nurses are effective communicators. This book by Beth Boynton is another must-read for nurses looking to improve their communication skills.
“Boynton sets the stage for understanding underlying issues and then teaches us how to build healthy work relationships and workplaces. Nurses have enormous potential to transform healthcare. This book transforms that potential into real problem-solving power!”
PRICE: $27.64
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UltraScope Stethoscope – Artistic Designs
Just because every nurse has a stethoscope doesn’t mean your stethoscope has to look the same as every nurse’s! This artsy stethoscope brings a pop of color, and more importantly, individuality to your workday.
In addition to an awesome aesthetic, the UltraScope stethoscope “makes hard to hear cardiac and lung sounds easy to assess even in noisy environments.”7
PRICE: $65.96
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Hand Fix Lotion Bar
Dry, cracked hands can be the absolute worst and are pretty much inevitable due to the amount of times nurses wash their hands every day. This lotion bar will help combat those dry, cracked hands. It also works well on elbows, knees and feet!
PRICE: $11.00
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Is there another product out there made for nurses by nurses that you use? Tell us in the comments below!
SOURCES:
- http://products.nurseborn.com/about-us/
- http://products.nurseborn.com/shop/gripsors-bandage-scissors/
- http://products.nurseborn.com/shop/complete-set-horizontal-badge-cards/
- http://products.nurseborn.com/shop/badge-cards-mini-set-for-cnas/
- http://products.nurseborn.com/shop/becoming-nursey/
- http://products.nurseborn.com/shop/confident-voices-healthcare/
- http://products.nurseborn.com/shop/ultrascope-stethoscopes-single-artistic/
