In the life of a hectic nurse, sometimes the little things, like a nurse pocket organizer, can make life a tiny bit easier. There are numerous sites that offer a variety of nurse pocket organizer; one site offers twenty different colors! Getting organized means starting somewhere and that could be checking out our "Nurse Pocket Organizer Resources" section and finding something efficient and functional, and maybe just a little fun. If your organizers are looking ragged. there are ones with colored tabs, washable ones in nylon or plastic, ones that are apron-like, or nurse pocket organizers that fit into your pocket.

Being organized means setting up your work space with functionality in mind and purchasing a few things that help you accomplish that goal. Does your work area feel cluttered; can you see your desktop or is it floating in paper? Plastic filing/shelving baskets (color-coded) can help prioritize your tasks. Re-evaluate your environment with a co-worker that seems more efficient than you are, enlist her help and make it a group project. Sometimes we keep doing things the same way, even if it doesn't work that well. Are there items you can box up and store? You are probably used to color coding files for your patient filing system. Life is busy on the job so start small. A nurse pocket organizer in a color can be a step in the right direction.