One thing I’ve always done since I started nursing is wear compression socks. As a nurse, I knew this job would mean long hours on my feet. On a regular shift, I easily hit 6,000 steps, standing, walking, turning patients, running back and forth. I wear compression socks because they help so much with reducing leg fatigue and swelling at the end of a tiring shift. They also prevent blood clots from forming, which is why we also put them on our patients in the surgical unit. These days, I rotate

What are some of your nursing school essentials? 🤔✨ 🧦 Compression Socks - Your legs will thank you later! 🎒 Stethoscope Case - Keeps everything organized at clinicals 📋 Whiteboard - Use this for active recall (this boosted my grades!) ⌚ Watch - A necessity when taking vital signs & keeping track of time. 🍎 Snacks - Don’t be like me and pass out at clinicals. Keep your energy up! 📅 Planner - Your LIFELINE for staying organized. Best of luck with the new semester coming up! 💉📖✨ #nursingsch