RELATED LEARNING EXPERIENCES
PARAPHERNALIAS & UNIFORM GUIDE
DUTY BAG
PARAPHERNALIAS
Sphygmomanometer (Manual)
Stethoscope (With Bell & Diaphragm)
Pulse Oximeter (with Battery)
Thermometer (Digital)
Watch with Second Hand
Ball Pen (Red, Blue, Black)
Micropore Tape (1 inch)
Calculator (Small/ Chain Type)
Note Pad (Small notebook)
Clip Board (Black)
Soap in a soap dish
2 pairs of scissors (Mayo Straight and bandage)
2 pairs of Kelly forceps (Curved and Straight)
2 pairs of Thumb Forceps (1 Toothed; 1 Plain)
5 pcs. each Disposable syringes with needles (1cc, 3cc, 5,cc, 10cc)
4 pcs. Sterile Gauze (4x4)
Cotton balls in Containers (3) (Wet w/ Alcohol, Wet w/ Betadine & Dry)
Tape measure
5 pairs of sterile gloves
Lubricant (KY Jelly)
Medication Tray
Tourniquet (1 Inch)
50ML Sterile Water
Medical Dictionary
Drug Handbook
NANDA (Nursing Diagnoses Handbook)
SAMPLE OF DUTY BAG
(BLACK ONLY WITH POCKETS AND COMPARTMENTS USEFUL TO SECURE
PARAPHERNALIA)
*Place inside a separate SMALL BAG; could be placed inside DUTY BAG
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND HYGIENE KITS
(REFILLED PER CLINICAL ROTATION)
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS QUANTITY TIME/S CAN BE USED
Surgical / Bouffant cap (1 21-inch disposable, Surgical caps 2 pieces DISPOSABLE
Disposable & 1 Reusable)
Goggles Adult Unisex Protective Anti Fog 1 piece WASHABLE
Goggles Glasses Wind-proof
Anti-dust, Droplets-proof,
Transparent
Face Shield (1 for duty 1 pc. Face shield 2 pieces WASHABLE
hours; 1 for outside of
hospital)
N95 mask (maybe used 3M, 1860 N95 Particulate 2 piece UP TO 3-4 ROTATIONS
for 3 days) Respirator and Surgical Mask
Face Masks 3-ply, non-woven vs. 5-ply KN95 5 pieces DISPOSABLE
Nitrile Gloves Latex-free, powder-free 1 box DISPOSABLE BUT 1
BOX IS GOOD FOR 4-5
ROTATIONS
Isolation Gown (1 Disposable and Impermeable, 2 pieces DISPOSABLE BUT CAN
disposable and 1 Can fit size S-XL BE LAUNDRY FOR 2-3
impermeable / shift) TIMES
Shoe covers (disposable Non-woven, not plastic 2 pairs DISPOSABLE
or washable)
Garbage bags (Washable Medium size, 11x11x24 3 bags DISPOSABLE
/ reusable items)
Plastic Bags (Bag for N-95 Transparent, Zip-Lock Pouch 2 bags WASHABLE
masks)
Isopropyl alcohol 50 ml, isopropyl alcohol 1 bottle REFILLABLE
preferably on a spray
bottle with 70% Isopropyl
alcohol
Anti-bacterial hand soap Safeguard, mini 1 piece REPLACEABLE
Paper towels 100 pull-ups, 3-ply 1 piece DISPOSABLE
COMMUNITY HEALTH PARAPHERNALIA
Paper lining
Extra paper for making waste bag
Plastic/linen lining
Apron
Hand towel
Soap in a soap dish
Digital or Infrared Thermometer
2 pairs of scissors (mayo (straight) and bandage)
2 pairs of Kelly forceps (curved and straight)
3 pcs. each Disposable syringes with needles (1cc, 3cc, 5,cc, 10cc)
3 pcs. each Hypodermic needles (g. 19, 22, 23, 25)
4 pcs. Sterile dressing (4x4)
Cotton balls (Wet & Dry) with container
2 pcs. Cord clamp (sterile)
1 pc. Micropore plaster (1 inch)
Tape measure
3 pairs of sterile gloves and clean gloves
Baby’s scale
Alcohol lamp
4 test tubes
Test tube holders
Solutions of:
Betadine (Antiseptic solution)
70% alcohol
Zephiran solution
Hydrogen peroxide
Spirit of ammonia
Ophthalmic ointment
Acetic acid
Benedict’s solution
*Each student must secure at least 5 copies each per Clinical Rotation
LIST OF FORMS FOR CLINICAL DUTY
PATIENT ASSESSMENT RECORDING SHEET (VS, Contraptions, Intervention
Notes)
NURSES' NOTES (Simulation Sheet)
KARDEX (for Head SN)
SN - PATIENT ASSIGMENT SHEET (for Head SN)
CLINICAL DUTY UNIFORM
(AREAS: WARDS, OUT-PATIENT UNITS, ATTIRE BEFORE GOING TO
SPECIAL/STERILE AREAS LIKE OR, DR, & ICU)
SHOES MUST BE LEATHER; WHITE & CLEAN
UNDERGARMENTS SHOULD BE PLAIN, WHITE & CLEAN
LADIES’ STOCKINGS SHOULD BE PLAIN, WHITE & CLEAN
LADIES’ NURSING CAP MUST BE CLEAN AND WORN ALL THE TIME.
NAMEPLATES, PINS, ID MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.
MEN’S HAIR SHOULD BE CLEAN CUT WITH SWAVE OR GROOMED WELL.
LADIES’ HAIR SHOULD BE BUNNED WITH HAIRNET; NO COMB CUT ALLOWED. LADIES WITH
SHORT HAIR SHOULD BE CUT CLEAN (BOYS CUT) WITH BLACK HEADBOND.
LOUD HAIR COLOR IS NOT ALLOWED; PREFERABLY, BLACK ONLY.
NO EARINGS OR ACCESSORIES ALLOWED FOR MEN DURING DUTY.
LADIES EARINGS SHOULD BE SMALL. SILVER, GOLD, OR EARTH COLOR ONLY. WEARING
EARINGS IS NOT ALLOWED ON SPECIAL AREAS.
ACCESSORY EXPECTED IS A SECOND HAND WATCH (BLACK, SILVER, GOLD OR EARTH COLOR
ONLY; NO PINK, RED, OR CARTOONIZED)
MAKE UP / COSMETICS IS ALLOWED TO BE WORN BUT IT SHOULD BE LIGHT AND SIMPLE (NOT
GALA OR PAGEANT MAKE UP)
VISIBLE TATTOOS SHOULD BE COVERED DURING ROTATION (PREFERENCE OF SOME HOSPITAL
AFFILIATION)
CLINICAL SCRUB SUIT
(AREAS: SPECIAL/STERILE AREAS LIKE OR, DR, ICU, and ER;
CLINICAL LABORATORY OR SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS)
FOR EMERGENCY UNITS, SKILLS LABORATORY, SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS LIKE
GERIATRIC UNITS, BLOOD LETTING ACTIVITIES OR OUTREACH PROGRAMS – MUST BE
WORN WITH ID, NAMEPLATE & BLACK RUBBER SHOES.
GUIDELINES ON PROPER GROOMING MUST BE OBSERVED.
FOR STERILE AREAS OR CLEAN AREAS LIKE OPERATING ROOM, DELIVERY ROOM,
INTENSIVE CARE UNITS, ETC – NO NEED FOR ID AND NAMEPLATE; SHOES MUST BE
CLEAN SHOES OR CLOSED SLIPPERS THAT IS SEPARATE FROM OUTSIDE SHOES AND
WILL BE WORN ONLY INSIDE THE SPEACIAL AREA. MUST BE CLEAN AND WHITE.
SHOULD BE WORN WITH STERILE CAP INSIDE THE SPECIAL UNITS.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING (CHN) ATTIRE
(AREAS: COMMUNITY HEALTH UNITS, BRGY. HEALTH CENTERS,
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS, COPAR ROTATION)
NSC INTIATED COLLEGE SHIRT (TUCKED) AND SCUBSUIT PANTS, WORN WITH ID; WITH
BLACK RUBBER SHOES
GUIDELINES ON PROPER GROOMING MUST BE OBSERVED.
SAMPLE OF HAIRBUN FOR FEMALE
SAMPLE OF HAIRCUT FOR MEN
SAMPLE OF HAIRCUT FOR FEMALE
(SHOULD BE GROOMED WITH BLACK HEADBAND & BRUSH-UP)
SAMPLE SHOES FOR MALE
(MUST BE WORN WITH WHITE CLEAN SOCKS)
SAMPLE SHOES FOR FEMALE
(MUST BE WORN WITH WHITE CLEAN STOCKINGS)
SAMPLE RUBBER SHOES FOR SCRUBSUIT & CHN UNIFORM
(ANY DARK COLOR SHOES IS ACCEPTABLE; CLOSE TO BLACK, AND THE SHOES MUST BE
WORN WITH BLACK SOCKS)
SAMPLE CLEAN / STERILE AREA SLIPPERS FOR SCRUBSUIT UNIFORM
(PREFERABLY PLAIN WHITE AND CLEAN ALL THE TIME)
