In the hope of decreasing transmission of COVID -19, many hospitals require the staff to live in allocated housing. This means that nurses and doctors will be living away from their family and friends.
We understand that having to move temporarily may be stressful so we made some research to find out how nurses should prepare themselves and made a packing list of all your essentials:
Ps. If you are going to work with COVID-19 patients make sure to read it: Coronavirus: Getting Ready as a Nurse
General:
Wallet
Phone & Charger
Laptop/Tablet & Charger
Headphones
Keys
Ear Plugs
Eye cover
Clothes (Mostly comfortable clothing)
Underwear
Socks
Work shoes and Extra shoes
Toiletries:
Period Supplies
Hand wash
Shower gel
Shampoo & Conditioner
Hair Ties/ Scrunchies
Hair Pins
Deodorant
Make up
Tweezers
Nail Clipper
Shaving razors, Shaving cream
Medication:
Personal regular medication
Immune boosting supplements
Electrolyte Sachets
Paracetamol
Barrier Cream
Intensive moisturizing cream
Hand sanitizer
Alcohol wipes
Food:
Fruit Juices
Sports Drinks
Water
Coffee/ Tea
Protein Bars
Personal Sentiments
Blanket
Mug
Photograph
Depending on your facility you might need extra household items.
We wish you all the best of luck from The Nursing Journal. Your work is praised and appreciated by the whole nation!