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| No. 560 | 
Nov 04, 2009, 01:48 PM
 Re: Ivy Tech Spring '10 Applicants
I got my stethoscope, penlight, and scissors today. I felt like such a green newbie. . . "Ummm, I am gonna go to nursing school and I need a stethoscope but have no idea what kind. . ." LOL The saleslady showed me two Littmans that she said a lot of students get, so I just picked one. Littman II SE Lightweight. The ear pieces felt fairly comfortable but I assume it's like a mattress. . . testing it out for a short time doesn't tell you how you're going to like it after using it for a long time.
Lennon--any tips for us newbies about little gadgets/things we might find useful? I'm thinking along the lines of a clip for the stethscope for the waist, a hip pack, something to keep the scissors and penlight in, clipboard?
I tried on a few pairs of white shoes there but didn't find anything that felt right. I tried on Nursemates and Cherokee slipons but I seemed to be between sizes (even with half-sizes). I tried on a pair of $105 Dansko slip-ons but they felt weird. I dunno, maybe after you wear them awhile you get used to them. They were really thick soled, rocker-like. I'll probably just end up getting white athletic shoes.
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Nov 04, 2009, 01:58 PM
Re: Ivy Tech Spring '10 Applicants Originally Posted by csab  I got my stethoscope, penlight, and scissors today. I felt like such a green newbie. . . "Ummm, I am gonna go to nursing school and I need a stethoscope but have no idea what kind. . ." LOL The saleslady showed me two Littmans that she said a lot of students get, so I just picked one. Littman II SE Lightweight. The ear pieces felt fairly comfortable but I assume it's like a mattress. . . testing it out for a short time doesn't tell you how you're going to like it after using it for a long time.
Lennon--any tips for us newbies about little gadgets/things we might find useful? I'm thinking along the lines of a clip for the stethscope for the waist, a hip pack, something to keep the scissors and penlight in, clipboard?
I tried on a few pairs of white shoes there but didn't find anything that felt right. I tried on Nursemates and Cherokee slipons but I seemed to be between sizes (even with half-sizes). I tried on a pair of $105 Dansko slip-ons but they felt weird. I dunno, maybe after you wear them awhile you get used to them. They were really thick soled, rocker-like. I'll probably just end up getting white athletic shoes.
Where did you go shopping?
| | No. 562 |
Nov 04, 2009, 02:25 PM
Re: Ivy Tech Spring '10 Applicants
Scrubs & Beyond in Castleton. It wasn't as big as I thought it was.
| | No. 563 |
Nov 04, 2009, 05:45 PM
Re: Ivy Tech Spring '10 Applicants Originally Posted by csab I got my stethoscope, penlight, and scissors today. I felt like such a green newbie. . . "Ummm, I am gonna go to nursing school and I need a stethoscope but have no idea what kind. . ." LOL The saleslady showed me two Littmans that she said a lot of students get, so I just picked one. Littman II SE Lightweight. The ear pieces felt fairly comfortable but I assume it's like a mattress. . . testing it out for a short time doesn't tell you how you're going to like it after using it for a long time.
Lennon--any tips for us newbies about little gadgets/things we might find useful? I'm thinking along the lines of a clip for the stethscope for the waist, a hip pack, something to keep the scissors and penlight in, clipboard?
I tried on a few pairs of white shoes there but didn't find anything that felt right. I tried on Nursemates and Cherokee slipons but I seemed to be between sizes (even with half-sizes). I tried on a pair of $105 Dansko slip-ons but they felt weird. I dunno, maybe after you wear them awhile you get used to them. They were really thick soled, rocker-like. I'll probably just end up getting white athletic shoes.
Double, triple, and quadruple check before you buy white athletic shoes. We were told in no uncertain terms at orientation that no athletic shoes were allowed. Then once classes started, we were told that they were okay. So just wait until class starts for those I think.
We were told that we could buy our own stethoscope but that we didn't have to. I chose to buy mine. For keeping clinical things in, I actually bought a makeup storage bag on clearance from Walmart for like $3 and I keep my BP cuff, penlight, mini notebook, bandage scissors and stuff like that in. If need be, I can carry this makeup back in my uniform pocket. Usually I just use it to store stuff in inside of my lab bag and then I just put that mini bag into my backpack for clinicals. I have a clipboard, and it's handy, but no one has said it's required. You could get a waist clip for your stethoscope if you want, I've not seen any people with those down here so far. We were required to have a watch with a second hand to take vitals with, that's one of the few clinical/lab requirements that was absolutely necessary.
It looks like you guys have some of the same books and I do, and if any of them mention a website called "The Point" make sure to use this because it's a *great* website! It has practice questions and videos and review material and I use it to help me get ready for every test. It also has several of the text books with their full text online! I really love that, because then I can read my book anywhere that I can get online. It's awesome!
| | No. 564 |
Nov 04, 2009, 05:51 PM
Re: Ivy Tech Spring '10 Applicants
Lennon, Thank you so much for your tips and information. I feel so much better having these bits of information. It really keeps me going on the right track as far as making sure that I have everything that I need for classes.
| | No. 565 |
Nov 04, 2009, 06:41 PM
Re: Ivy Tech Spring '10 Applicants
Lennon, you mentioned your BP cuff, but that wasn't on our supply list--do we need to have one or do you have one from lab that you get to take to clinicals or something?
I found this handy little contraption on the Scrubs and Beyond website for holding your penlight, scissors, etc: http://www.scrubsandbeyond.com/produ...-nurses-kit.do
It has a belt loop to make it "wearable" although I dont' know that any of us will be wearing a belt with our scrubs??? Still, at least it's a dedicated place to put everything and it has the things that we need. I might put it on my "wish list" this Christmas --- What a strange list it will be!
Chris, I have the same stethoscope b/c two of my nurse friends swear by it, so hopefully it will prove to be a good choice for us as well!
| | No. 566 |
Nov 04, 2009, 07:18 PM
Re: Ivy Tech Spring '10 Applicants
We were told that we could get a BP cuff of our own if we wanted to be able to practice at home. We don't need to bring them to clinicals but I've had the occasion to use my cuff a few times, that way I didn't have to wait for someone else to use it. Check with your instructor first though 
I got mine from Williams Brother's Pharmacy for about $25 since we have one of their stores in town. Definitely check them out, that's where I got my penlight, bandage scissors, and BP cuff.
| | No. 568 |
Nov 06, 2009, 03:09 PM
Re: Ivy Tech Spring '10 Applicants
I show nothing yet.
| | No. 569 |
Nov 06, 2009, 03:13 PM
Re: Ivy Tech Spring '10 Applicants Originally Posted by csab Scrubs & Beyond in Castleton. It wasn't as big as I thought it was.
I stopped in there today and got the Liteweight, the name thing for it, and the $14 kit of pen, scissors, light, and holder. I almost got a BP cuff, but I waited.
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