Oh, I forgot to mention-- If you plan to buy books once the specialty rotations begin (Peds/OB/Psych,) you might want to find a person from each of the other two rotations that are buying as well. Then you can trade them for each rotation.
-Stay organized -Check your email often -Know your APA citation -It iS possible to get by without books after the first semester. You have ATI books, powerpoints, class notes anyways. -Take the ATI exams seriously. I know several people who pass ...