By Abdul-Muumin Wedraogo, BSN, RN | 45 min read Registered General Nurse with 10+ years of clinical experience across Emergency Departments, ICU, Pediatrics, and General Medical-Surgical settings Hour nine of a particularly brutal night shift in the ER. We’d already…
Discover the best badge reels for nurses tested through 500+ shifts by a registered nurse. Heavy-duty options that actually last, honest pros/cons, and durability ratings backed by real clinical experience. Introduction Hour 8 of a particularly chaotic ER shift. Three…
Hour seven of a chaotic ER night shift, and my bag strap finally gave out. Not frayed—completely detached from the seam. My stethoscope, backup scrubs, lunch container, and every essential item I needed for the next five hours were scattered…
Hour nine of a particularly demanding ICU shift, and Sarah—one of my most experienced nursing colleagues—was digging through her designer tote for the third time that hour. “I spent $400 on this bag because it looked professional,” she muttered, “but…
Author Bio Box By Abdul-Muumin Wedraogo, BSN, RN Registered Nurse with 10+ years of clinical experience across Emergency Room, Pediatrics, ICU, and General Ward settings at the Ghana Health Service. As someone who’s worked countless 12-hour shifts, I understand firsthand…
