Advice PLEASE!! Starting school this fall!!

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Specializes in Cardiac Step-down Unit.

Hello everyone!!

I finally got my letter and I'm starting school this fall at Mercer. What do you guys think I should buy?

What brand of sneakers are the best and will offer me the most support?

What supplies should I get?

What helpful books should I read before starting?

What digtal tape recorder is the best?

Did you guys use a bookbag, or one of the rollling ones?

Advice please!!!!

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Specializes in Alzheimers and geriatric patients.

I apply monday so I can't answer your questions but I wanted to say congrats!

BTW- I am a nurse aide and on my feet 12 hours a day and I swear by nike shoes but check your program for acceptable colors. (also insoles are awesome!)

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Specializes in Cardiac Step-down Unit.

Thank you so much!!

Good luck!!

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Save ur back...get a rolling back pack.

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Specializes in Community, OB, Nursery.

I've got bad feet and swear by Nike Shox.

Regarding the digital recorder - check your school's policy on that. Some places do not allow it and there are stiff penalties for not complying. Just a friendly heads-up. ;)

Might also want to check these forums out:

https://allnurses.com/nursing-gear/

https://allnurses.com/nursing-stethoscope/

https://allnurses.com/nursing-shoes-footwear/

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Specializes in Telemetry.

Csweettooth,

Congrats! Make sure the sneakers or whatever the school specifies for you to wear is comfortable. Eat well and get enough sleep. You can do it.

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Specializes in Cardiac Step-down Unit.

Ok thank you so much!! I can't believe my dream is coming true guys!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy right now!!!

I have never had a rolling book bag. Where should I get it? Does it matter what brand? Does anyone bring their laptop to school with them? I was planning on bring mine.

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Specializes in critical care nursing, ED, education.

congrats! I too will start this fall, well my school offers our foundations class over summer which I am taking to lighten the load come fall. I really want to buy a nice treat for the accomplishment. but have convinced myself to wait till our orientation in July. I really want to make sure I make a useful choice since things will have to tighten up around here. Best of luck!

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Specializes in Recovery Room.

My suggestions for the first day of class:

1.) A spacious planner

2.) A spiral notebook

3.) Plenty of writing supplies:-)

4.) A rolling backpack

S.) A folder for paperwork

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