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Hi,
I start a nursing program in 3 weeks.
I've been told that I should get a huge backpack. I was wondering what type of backpack you use? Do you use a roller back pack?
Also, I have been looking for a watch that has both the military time and a sweeping second hand. Does anyone know of any good watch brands?
Thanks!
Do you mean a watch like this? Since your screen name starts with man I am going to guess you wouldn't want this other adorable Minnie Mouse one.
Tooooo cute!!!!
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I don't really like rolling backpacks, and being in northern Wisconsin I would only be able to use for a short time anyway before the snow amd ice would make it very impractical (at least to my way of thinking). I'm planning on using a Mountain Hardwear backpack that I already had (I've been using it as a day pack for hiking) - its fairly large and will easily hold any textbooks I'll need to take to class. As far as a watch, I just got a cheap one at Walmart since I needed it for work, as well. And while having military time on it would be nice, it doesn't take long to be able to quickly convert it in your head.
Backpack? My good ole jansport from high school. I usually only have one class per day and lugging around every book isn't necessary for me if at all. Definitely use the heck out of my laptop case though!! It's neoprene I think? So water doesn't hurt it. I live in the south where it rains practically every week. So it's come in handy!! Watch? Nothing special. A black one with a second hand from wal mart that was like 10 bucks. It's very plain and not cute. Lol I wouldn't worry about anything fancy just something that works with a second hand. Some people use digital though so whatever your school allows you to use!!
Checkout AN's Nursing Scrubs / Uniforms / Gear forum for further recommendations.
DisneyNurseGal, BSN, RN
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Do not invest a lot of money in a watch!! Many facilities are moving towards not allowing anyone in patient contact to wear "any jewelry on hand or wrist" to cut down on disease transmission (I mean who washes UNDER a watch or ring after every patient??). I splurged on a decent Casio when I got accepted into nursing school and not I can not wear it because of the new policy at our hospital. My advice would be to get the cheapest one at Wal-mart, in case it gets ruined. I ended up with a clip on watch that I attach to my scrub top!