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Great list! I've added a few:)
Kleenex. For when you have one of MANY mental breakdowns and cry and tell everyone you know that you want to quit nursing school. I had 3 last semester alone.
Pony tail holders: Because you don't always have time to wash your hair.
Stock in Coke/Pepsi/Starbucks. With all the caffeine you will consume, you may as well make some money.
Extra penlights - when yours dies, you'll need a back-up.
Also, lots of singles and change for vending machine dinners and parking/tolls.
Knee-high compression stockings.
Mini notebooks for your pockets, black pens, sharpies for labeling everything. A roll of white med tape.
A funny book or movie to look forward to at the end of the week. That's all I remember needing from undergrad.
molly.hershman
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Like most nursing students, I knew before starting school that I should invest in the essential: some well-fitting scrubs, a high-quality stethoscope, a small mountain of pens/notecards, and a water bottle. But now, after finishing my first semester, I am smarter. Tougher. More prepared. However, I have realized that there were many items that I wish I had known to bring with me. So here it is, fellow nursing students. A list of necessary insider items you'll definitely need to survive.
Good luck!