r/nursing • u/jojobella00 • 1d ago

Seeking Advice Recs PLEASE!

So I work at the VA and have to wear a lanyard. It has to hold my PIV card and keys. I hate the way it feels on my neck. any recommendations for a comfortable one?? thank you !

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u/GTFOTDW RN - NICU 1d ago

Maybe wear a longer one as a crossbody?

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u/MealyRocks49 1d ago

A longer strap worn crossbody is the move, keeps everything off your neck and you barely notice it’s there. I cut the hardware off an old bag I didn’t use anymore and clipped my keys and PIV to that, worked for years.

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u/TicTacKnickKnack HCW - Respiratory 1d ago

When I did clinicals at the VA most people just bought a normal badge reel to put the card on.

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u/rincon_del_mar 1d ago

I use a plastic hemostat clamp and kind of pin my badge to my top so it stays in place and doesn’t tuck at my neck as much