[cardiacRN2006]

Originally Posted by wannabemw

Question: did you just take out the chapter(s) that you know the Prof will be covering in class that day? If you do this, I can see how/why you do this! I need to think about doing this myself instead of spiral-binding.
Thanks!
~MJ

Yep. Our tests are broken up in fours, so we have test#1, #2, etc. So in test#1 we cover chapters 50-60 then I print off the notes for those chapters and pull out the chapters from the debinded book and just carry all of the chapters and notes for that test. When we take the test, I just replace the old info with the new. In lecture, I just highlight whatever the teacher covered, because if it was said in lecture and it is in the book, it's probably important. I don't take notes. Imagine only having to carry 10 chapters around instead of 100! I also take other books and put it in my folder as well, like my pharm or psych book if it is related to the lecture. I see so many people lugging around these backbreaking books, and I just pull out this slim little folder with everything in it!

[chattypattyCRNA2B]

Since the pages are loose leaf do you have a problem keeping them from tearing up easily? I guess this is not that important if you can still see the info on them. That's a very good idea! Do you find that you get a lot more accomplished this way? It would seem so.

[cardiacRN2006]

Originally Posted by chattypattyCRNA2B

Since the pages are loose leaf do you have a problem keeping them from tearing up easily? I guess this is not that important if you can still see the info on them. That's a very good idea! Do you find that you get a lot more accomplished this way? It would seem so.

Well, I keep the main book in a 3inch 3 ring binder and just take out what I need, but I will admit that you cant just flip through the pages carelessly. I did rip one page, but after that I always remembered to be careful. I just can't justify carrying aroung those big books, and I usually have to park out in BFE, so I really have to keep the backpack light.

[following_faith]

Could I be anymore excited about school starting...NO! (Well, probably but in another week-the nervousness will take over!!!)

[mom2CK]

I tried them on and I love them! I looked at the professional style, as we need to wear all white, closed heel for school, but... they were so comfy compared to anything else I tried on. I've found them online @ 15% off of the store prices around here, and ... think I'll splurge a bit when I get my financial aid checks. Anyone know of any others comparable to dansko in comfort that might be a little less than $100?

Thanks!

[jlamb]

A good drug book

Small pocket assessment guide so you can refresh yourself if you think you are forgetting something, and in case the clinical day doesn't go the way you had hoped...which is usually what happens. You have information at hand. Get one with blank pages in it somewhere that you can write on. Doesn't hurt to have a few spanish translations, either.

A good pocket protector. Mine has velcro which attach to scissors and a hemostat, had a place for coins, and for the 1000 alcohol pads you will use when you clean your stethoscope, scissors, etc, between patients.

Merrill's are great shoes, and nurse mates makes a comfortable clog type shoe. I have worn mine two years and they still look new.

Good luck. I have been in nursing 27 years and still love it. You in just a couple of years will be the smiley!

[Nrs_angie]

A group of really good friends!!!!

My 3 friends are the best and without them Nursing school would be hell!

I love them!

[following_faith]

Originally Posted by Nrs_angie

A group of really good friends!!!!

My 3 friends are the best and without them Nursing school would be hell!

I love them!

Oooh-that is so nice! I hope I make some friends in school! I am so shy that I think sometimes I come off as snobby. It's funny though, I am also a Realtor and I am one of the most aggressive ones you will find. I never lose in real estate but stick me in a school setting...and I am pure

[soon2bRST]

This is a great thread. I start 2nd year of nursing school next week and I am getting excited, nervous, scared....blah blah blah. But I am trying to get my supplies/books/mind together so I can start the year prepared and ready!

As for shoes, I have been wearing DANSKOS for years, in and out of the hospital and still love them, I buy them at a lower price at danskooutlet.com (check it out), I have also tried KLOGS, there were comfortable, but I couldn't get over the squeaking I made down the halls in clinicals. I have seen some wear BIRKINSTOCKS, and they love them.

I like shoes I can easily slip on and off, so I can stretch out and air out my feet. ( my feet get very hot and restricted after long periods of time)

ONE MORE YEAR TO GO!!!!! good luck to others heading back in the fall!

[Fun2Care]

Originally Posted by following_faith

Oooh-that is so nice! I hope I make some friends in school! I am so shy that I think sometimes I come off as snobby. It's funny though, I am also a Realtor and I am one of the most aggressive ones you will find. I never lose in real estate but stick me in a school setting...and I am pure

I'm shy too, but have made myself come out of it. I guess now I tend to overtalk to make sure I'm not shy.

So, if I get on anyone's nerves ....I apologize in advance! LOL


I just applied to start in Jan '06. I can't wait to find out what I need! I've been tempted to purchase a watch & shoes, but I don't know what kind/color. I'm not sure if the school is picky on that or not. I've heard my program may be changing scrub/shoes colors too, so I don't know if a white band watch would stick out like a sore thumb or if I'm allowed to get a cheap metal band.

As for shoes, I'm not sure what is allowed, or what I'd want. clogs or tennis shoes....

I'm still confused on what is a good PDA....something not so expensive, but not going to make me wish I bought something better!

What is a better stethoscope....a Littman or ADC ADSCOPE 655 VISTASCOPE. I'm sure Littman is, but the Adscope is a sound amplifying stethoscope.

I'm so confused.....lol