Ideas Needed

memphispanda, RN · Jul 18, 2003

Put it in a backpack! That would be really cute!

How about:

3 hole punch--the binder type

calculator/or clipboard with built-in calculator

Multicolor Sharpies

essarge · Jul 18, 2003

Clear report covers are always useful

essarge · Jul 18, 2003

Oh! And how about a nursing diagnosis book, perhaps carpenito or another that may help with nursing care plans.

fnimat1 · Jul 18, 2003

How about putting in a book that applies to nursing students...like "Chicken Soup For The Nurse's Soul",etc. and some lotion...lol...you know how much he/she will be washing her hands...lol. The bookbag idea is great...but if you should choose to do it in a basket...make sure it's a basket that he/she can use again at home...and for the cellophane, shredding and bows...put them in the school colors. HTH

Fatima (can you tell how much I want to be a nursing student...lol)

dianacs · Jul 18, 2003

Snacks or hot chocolate mix are always popular. (With me, anyway lol). Or perhaps a gift certificate to a local uniform store. Even a small one could go towards a stethoscope tag or one of those cool clipboards or something like that.

debralynn · Jul 18, 2003

penlight

You can also get a PDR for around $7.00. I found it helpful to have several different PDR's because of the different info that was in them on same drugs.

white shoe polish for clinicals

LynnZ · Jul 19, 2003

Backpack is good, but I am working at the hospital this summer and a patient made me a lined bag with pockets inside it and embroidered my name on the front....it has been so nice to have! Then save the money for the things inside. How about a watch on a lanyard? I went through 6 wristwatches before I got this. All the handwashing ruins the wrist watches or ruins my wrist. Really good quality soaps. I like the small rings that hold about 50 little notecards (about 1" x 2") to put terms and definitions on. You can bring them along to study anywhere.

gwenith, BSN, RN · Jul 19, 2003

Examination survival pack!!!

I small pack chamomile tea - to calm nerves

Some Lavender - to reduce stress

An aromatherapy candle for "inspiration"

and finally

A huge block of chocolate and a big bottle of coffee!