Supplies and Tools Nurses Utilize

Since nursing is a booming industry today, there arepart of the nursing uniform, they are not provided by
also a growing number of nursing supplies and toolsemployers as frequently as the nursing uniforms.
available. Nurses are no longer subjected to the tiredHowever, healthcare facilities may place restrictions
old-fashioned scrubs and stethoscopes of yesterday.on the type of shoes that nurses are allowed to
There are more tools that can assist a nurse in theirwear. Nursing shoes are almost always tennis shoes.
everyday tasks, and these tools have a variety ofNursing shoes tend to be lightweight and able to
designs. Although a nurse’s tools and supplieshandle long periods of standing and walking. They
vary by their specialty, there are tools and suppliesshould also provide as much comfort as possible.
that are common in almost all nursing specialties.Nursing shoes are typically white.
Whenever you are referring to nursing tools, youA common but critical nursing tool is a gait belt. Gait
have to start with the most common tools that abelts are used to aid nurses in moving and
nurse is going to use. The first of these tools is atransferring patients. Gait belts come in a variety of
stethoscope. Today, stethoscopes come in a varietycolors. Two of the most popular brands of gait belts
of styles and colors; and, a few of the most popularare Posey and Alimed. Though gait belts range in
stethoscope brands include Littmann, Omron,price, from $10.00 to $200.00; there, are only subtle
Prestige, and ADC. Some of the newest innovationsdifferences in the majority of these tools. The main
include lightweight and electronic models, and therereason for the gait belts on the lower end of the
are some that are geared toward specific specialties,pricing spectrum is that the cheaper belts are usually
such as pediatrics. Yet, stethoscopes have a pricedisposable. One of the most popular types of gait
range that is wider than most nursing tools, as theybelt is one that can easily be cleaned.
can range from $20.00 to $700.00 dollars.Nurses still often need a good wristwatch. A
Though referred to within the medical community bynurse’s wristwatch should have a hand that
the proper name of sphygmomanometer, most callmeasures seconds. It is also advised that a
this nursing tool a blood pressure pack or unit. Bloodnurse’s wristwatch be comfortable, yet worn
pressure units have also come along way, fromtightly enough to avoid slipping. It is also
nurses using a stethoscope and stopwatch to morerecommended to purchase waterproof watch since
compact units. Nurses may also need more than onethey spend a great deal of time washing their hands
blood pressure unit; since, larger sized patients maythroughout the day.
require a larger blood pressure unit due to the size ofNurses are also required to keep a pen with them at
their arms. Even the high-end blood pressure units areall times to be able to record patient’s data.
usually under $100.00, and some of the more popularThough there are no real standard for these pens,
types today are the digital wristwatch blood pressurenurses often take it a step further by using pens
monitors. But, please note that we are only referringthat are equipped with a light. It is recommended
to small portable units. The larger units are typicallythat they use ergonomic pens due to the frequency
only purchased by the healthcare facilities.of use. Many nurses purchase pocket organizers or
The most common supply among all nursingpenholder necklaces for easy access. Scissors are
specialties is a set of uniforms, typically referred toalso part of a nurse’s common tools, because of
as scrubs. Scrubs or uniforms are often the first thingthe need to frequently cut bandages.
a nurse buys or is issued by their employing facility.In efforts to make things more compact and easy
Although nursing scrubs were once predominatelyfor a nurse to access, most common nursing tools
white, nursing scrubs can now be purchased in acan be purchased as a portable kit. The size and
variety of colors. Typically, nursing scrubs describe astyle of nursing tools are evolving as new ways of
shirt and pants uniform, that was designed to be lightmaking a nurse’s duties easier are discovered.
weight and allow the nurse to perform duties withNursing uniforms are now bursting with comfort and
ease. They also allow patients to easy distinguishcolor. The only constant is that as the nursing
nurses from other medical staff. Scrubs or uniformsprofession changes, the tools are also going to
may also include a jacket or hat.change with it.
Although a nurse’s shoes are deemed as being a