So I am starting nursing school this fall, and am finding that I feel like I am behind. HAHA! So I was wondering how you are preparing for school? What have you bought so far? Books? Equipment? Anything you would like to share.
I will start:
Stethoscope (Cardiology III, Littmann)
Penlight (Just bought yesterday, Streamlight Stylus) and a Free Penlight pen from work (Back-up)
Nurse Mates Shoes for clinical
Tabers Dictionary (Required book)
An AWESOME!! Planner
Math for Meds |(Required book)
Davis Drug Guide for Nurses (Reqired book)
Mosby's Pharmacology Memory Note Cards
Mosby's Pathophysiology Memory Note Cards
2-3" Binders one for A&P 1&2 and one for the rest hahaha
Pens (Easy one, I am a pen Klepto, really easy! )
Extra this loose leaf paper
Normally I love the spiral bound paper, but was advised that I need loose leaf paper, because we get so many handouts, it is impossible to keep organized. The main reason I hated loose leaf paper was because I always write so hard, and I tend to see my writing on the other side. This was so annoying, and wasted too much paper writing single sided. A friend of mine introduced me to heavy loose leaf paper. The absolute best paper ever, even sharpies don't show through.
So this is my freak-out so far hahaha. How are you coming along?
I feel behind too! Our school doesn't have orientation until Aug 11th, and that is when we order all of our supplies. I am dying because usually I have everything in order and ready at this point! We don't even get an email giving more information for orientation until the first week of August. School starts Aug. 22nd, I just like to have more time to prepare, but I guess I'll just be jumping right in!
Uniform scrubs are ordered and will be delivered first week of school
I have to get my books soon - I was trying to wait for my financial aid to come through but I think I'm going to have to charge my books and pay it off once the aid comes through as I start in 46 days!!!
YAY, I am not the only one who knows exactly how many days I have left!!! I don't know about anyone else, but I am feeling a lot more relaxed seeing how you are all managing. I did however get a first few weeks tentative schedule. Crazy and Hectic, I cannot wait!
You are all sounding like you are coming along so nicely, I hope you are all as nervous and excited as I am. Yay for nursing!
Hahh, one of my friend was working and almost fell over because she put the strongest 'vicks' under her nostrils, but she said it was better than the other smell
Ahh I feel so behind! I haven't even scheduled my classes yet..I got accepted just last week. Once I get classes schedule, I'll start gathering what I need. I'm going to see what all financial aid covers too. BTW, save all your receipts! It's all work.school related, tax deductions :)
Would love to get some friends/contacts on the board, especially those starting out like me. Always nice for help either way
I feel behind too! Our school doesn't have orientation until Aug 11th, and that is when we order all of our supplies. I am dying because usually I have everything in order and ready at this point! We don't even get an email giving more information for orientation until the first week of August. School starts Aug. 22nd, I just like to have more time to prepare, but I guess I'll just be jumping right in!
My school feels weird too. Unfortunately my orientation is the day before I start!
Jump in with both feet, make sure your shoes are non-slip
Oh I meant to say if anyone needs a littman III cardiology stethoscope, they're on sale at allheart.com right now. I think for $130 and engraving is only $10 or something like that. I need to order mine stat!
I still have to find a watch and am debating between a cheap water proof from Walmart or a lapel watch I saw online. Just don't know how taking vitals would go with the lapel watch
I love my fob watch. I like it for vitals, if you get one make sure the second hand glows in the dark. When I have to hold a baby I don't have to worry about scratching and when I scrub a section I don't have to fuss with it. I like having my hands jewelry free when I wash them.
I've set up my study space, and have been stocking up on things like printer paper, ink, notebooks, binders, dividers, page flags, post-its (LOVE post-its!), sharpies, etc. And I know it sounds crazy, but I've been stocking up on food and stuff for my family. The pantry and freezer are full (even made some freezer meals) because I'm expecting to spend a lot of time studying.
The big stuff is all yet to come for me. I have financial aid pending, so I have to wait a few more weeks to get my books and lab kit. I only have two weeks left at my job, so when I'm done with it, I'll have some free time to get shoes, uniforms, stethescope, and either a netbook or iPad. In our book kits, we get electronic versions of our books to load onto iThings or computers. I have quite a PTO bank from my job that will pay out in a few weeks, which is good since we don't use credit cards.
Something I want sooner rather than later is some kind of backpack or messenger bag. I don't think I'll be toting around enough books to need a rolling one (with the e-textbooks and all), but it still has to hold a substantial amount of stuff. Any suggestions?
LLBean.com --- they have the best bookbags for the price, and lifetime guarantee if it ever breaks! I've had my first one since 8th grade and it holds TONS of stuff! (8th grade was 11 years ago for me)
Specializes in CNA (Stroke, Neuro, LTC), Volunteer.
I'm going school supplies shopping tonight to get some items off my buy list!! I'm so excited it really is sad how excited I get when it comes to spending money :)
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The absolute best paper ever, even sharpies don't show through.
Piper17
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I feel behind too! Our school doesn't have orientation until Aug 11th, and that is when we order all of our supplies. I am dying because usually I have everything in order and ready at this point! We don't even get an email giving more information for orientation until the first week of August. School starts Aug. 22nd, I just like to have more time to prepare, but I guess I'll just be jumping right in!