[SweetnSinister]

Hi!

I just wanted to say THANKS to all the "posters" because I'm a nervous wreck about starting Nursing school in January...and these posts are a great help!!

Best of luck to all,

Deb

[wannabenursetx]

Me, too, Deb...this thread has been very helpful to me...I plan on printing out all 59 pages!!!

[someday nurse]

I know you suggested "no namebrand shoes", but my boyfriend bought me some DANSKO shoes last christmas, and i can't take them off....very comfy! I've noticed some nurses wearing them.

[MissJS]

Thanks so much for all the info everyone! I'm over her talking notes on what to get! -lol-

[2bnursenikki82]

From my four semesters of clinicals...lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of black click pens. Take AT LEAST two with you to clinicals every day...you WILL lose them. I also always keep a red pen and a black sharpie on me all the time. I've found a pad of post it notes very useful as well on the floor, especially when you're taking vitals on a handful of patients and their nurse wants to hear about all of their b/ps.

Take the number of black pens you buy, multiply it by two and thats how many hair ties you should purchase every semester, especially if your hair is long. If you have bangs...get the clippies. It's all fun and games until you're giving a bed bath in a warm room with warm water and the door shut. Not awesome.

[anurse2be09]

Originally Posted by 2bnursenikki82

If you have bangs...get the clippies. It's all fun and games until you're giving a bed bath in a warm room with warm water and the door shut. Not awesome.

Okay, I'm confused. What happens to your hair when your giving a warm bath in a warm room with the door shut?

[2bnursenikki82]

Originally Posted by anurse2be09

Okay, I'm confused. What happens to your hair when your giving a warm bath in a warm room with the door shut?

It gets all hot and wet and nasty and touches your face and is sweaty and gross. Or at least it does to me!!!

[aiyah_d]

hi and congrats on your decision to become a nurse. i am an lpn student and would like to add my sugg. hope it helps- rolling backpack/lots of pens/binders/mini stapler/pen light/scissors/stethoscope(get a good quality one but dont go all out till you graduate they get lost!)/hole puncher/index cards&highlighters.i would wait on buying the books for study as your school may recommend a particular one or they may be included in your book shipment from your school.wait till your orientation and find out exactly.i know its exciting and you want to be prepared but but in moderation to make sure you get what is really necessary.good luck to you and i wish you much sucess.

[amy_studentnurse]

I just bought a daily planner so I can try to keep on track & organized!

[NurseChapel]

:an!:

Since last night I've been reading through each and every post, suggestion, warning, joke and helpful tip in this thread. Thanks to everyone for sharing their wisdom; it is an invaluable source of information for the next generation of nursing students, and I look forward to the day when I can add my $.02!

I start my nursing program on January 28th, and I know I'll be more prepared for having read through this thread!

Thanks again and good luck to everyone!