Fall 2011 students, what do you have so far?

[Sugar-Phosphate]

Hi all,

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?

[princsheather]

I've bought all school supplies (binders, pens, pencils, paper, dividers, folders, etc.). I also have gotten my stethoscope, watch, dansko shoes, white undershirts.

Still have to get scrubs and clinical duffel which is ordered through my school just waiting to come in. Waiting for my backpack (picked out just haven't gotten yet). And any other clinical stuff needed.

I have almost everything. I'm so excited, but now that it feels like a reality I'm terrified!!!

[sandanrnstudent]

i hear you on the terrified! we can do it though! Pretend you are yoda! :)

[soraji]

I start the last week of August. I currently have:

- Nursing shoes (white New Balance walking shoes)

- A planner

- My uniform, lab coat

[tag2007]

tag2007, just a suggestion: to be safe, try flesh colored underwear instead of white. White under white might stand out...like on the person I saw at the grocery store a few days ago. Also, beware of polka dots, stripes, etc. as the print may show through your pants. A scrub top that covers your bum should give you an additional layer of protection. Only problem is, none of these suggestions will save a female from a "that time of the month" accident (sorry...TMI)

Great point! I've never worn white pants so I've never thought about that. I will have to look for the flesh tones instead. lol.. and I am glad I am not the only one who has had concerns about those kinds of accidents. It must have been a man who chose the white uniforms. :smackingf

[tag2007]

i hear you on the terrified! we can do it though! Pretend you are yoda! :)

3rd on the terrified!! but yes, we CAN do it!!!! :):):)