[KCnTexas]

So far, I have only purchased shoes & some underclothes for that dreaded white top, but I have shopped around for my scrubs and found the ones I want. Thank goodness we get to wear teal bottoms.

I plan on getting a Littman Cardiology III stethoscope from probably Steels because they will engrave the bell as I have heard the laser engraving on the tubes wears off.

I am Just waiting for orientation June 2nd to find out exactly what I will need.

I have a Palm smartphone and plan on purchasing software to load on it, like the Davis drug guide, etc. I also have a regular Palm but it is so much easier just to have the treo and not have to worry about carrying a phone and PDA. I figure I will have to load up my pockets with enough stuff already.

My physical was done in November of last year with all the lab work, I started my shots then. I only have one shot left, it is not required, but I wanted it anyway. I didn't want to worry about trying to find my shot records even though I have already had most of these shots twice, so I just got them again. I should be well protected by now....lol. I have already paid for my background check in April and it was completed in one day. I was surprised and impressed. My drug test has been paid for but not taken yet, waiting for orientation where they will tell us when and where.

Good luck to all on their NS journey!

KC

[engima2174]

KCTEXAS: impressive, sounds like you are very organized and ready to go! I like to have the same flow, but My orientation is not until July ugh! so I am only doing the basics e.g. Immunizations, not sure what to do about physical... bought a couple books for personal review... I have always had a PDA & Laptop... I would also like to know about Stethoscope requirements for my school and uniform.

I enjoy reading what people have got

[Hopefull2009]

Go easy on the "stuff".

We only had clinicals one day per week...so having anything more than one extra uniform was a waste of money, especially shoes.

The PDA that I thought I would need...at least in our program, never needed to touch it except for once when I used the calculator on it.

The stethescope, you do need...but get a GOOD one. I have discovered Allheart has by far, the cheapest prices on them for the Classic II's. The cheap ones are not good...many students that bought the $20 version at the bookstore complained that they couldn't hear anything.

Penlight and bandage scissors.

Get a cheap $20 BP cuff...we were not permitted to take ours into the facility. We used it for practice during our first semester and it has sat in my closet ever since...so don't go overboard. A cheap one does the job.

Don't get shoes with shoestring or any type of raw edges. Yeah, they look "cooler" but unfinished edges draw in water, which can mean urine or blood..shoe strings are just flat out-NASTY.

Get something you can polish the entire shoe...as smooth as possible.

Anything else you can figure out once school starts. I wasted alot of money being in hurry to get things I didn't need.

[Hopefull2009]

Originally Posted by KCnTexas

I have a Palm smartphone and plan on purchasing software to load on it, like the Davis drug guide, etc. I also have a regular Palm but it is so much easier just to have the treo and not have to worry about carrying a phone and PDA. I figure I will have to load up my pockets with enough stuff already.KC

Check with the NS on this one...students were told at our orientation that if you have a smartphone that you couldn't bring it into the facility. That you had to have a PDA-type device or nothing.

I can't speak for all schools but it's because you have too many students checking personal e-mail, texting, etc.

It's also cheaper to get a PDA b/c you don't have to pay for that $40 data package per month on top of your regular usage and you aren't tied to a particular carrier.

[Beary-nice]

These are some of my favorite threads!

I enjoy seeing people so excited about nursing school and gathering all of their new supplies. As many years as I have been a nurse, it is funny, but when I get down, a new stethoscope, pair of scrubs, pin, pen, gadget or book always fix me right up.

Press on folks...press on...

Beary wishes you all the very best that nursing has to offer!

[Csantos]

that is how it should be the excitment is healthy! another motivation!!!!

[MedicalNerd]

I haven't had my orientation just yet but I have been talking to 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students and been able to get a good list together.
My mother is an RN (She is a Nurse Manager for UCDMC now) and so she gave me her Stethoscope and Sphymomanometer.
I haven't been out and about looking for scrub pants (white) and a white Polo. I have a feeling they will be easy to come by. I really want to get a good pair of shoes though. I will keep my eye out for those. Since I don't start until Aug23rd, I am sure I have time to get those things together. I really want to spend my time doing pre-reading.

[Csantos]

good shoe = nike shox

great combo = nike shox + dr sholls insert!

that is how i get by from 630 am when i leave my house, until 12.30am when i come back!

[Natingale]

we had to get our scrubs from doveapparel.com--the top alone was 45$ --plus we get it engraved

women must wear stockins even if theyre buying the pants. Sometimes the hospital will make us [students] wear these dresses

[jtgADNstudent]

Originally Posted by Natingale

we had to get our scrubs from doveapparel.com--the top alone was 45$

My school too. I don't know why (unless the school gets kick-backs from the company) because you can buy good scrubs for so much cheaper. Every nurse that I've talked to swears by the Dickies scrubs and you can get the WHOLE SET for $45.00!