I've been accepted!!

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Specializes in PCA.

I received my letter today and I am officially a nursing student in the BSN program! This is one of the best days of my life. It feels great knowing that I have come this far and that there are better things ahead. I'm ready for the no life, study hard and often, no sleep lifestyle because I have been doing that for a few years now. I'm okay with that because in 3 years, I will be able to call myself a nurse.

Now, anyone have any advice for a first year nursing student? Orientation is March 24th, but is there anything specific I should buy for my classes/clinicals? I'll be having the money here soon and I would rather get some supplies now while I do have the money. Here's a list of things I'm thinking I should buy:

*stethoscope

*BP cuff

*I have NCLEX-RN Drug Guide: 300 Medications

*clipboard with storage/calculator? (i've been reading up on the pros/cons of these)

*pens

Any other suggestions? I am a mother to a six year old boy and I am currently working full-time, but they know I'll be cutting back my hours. I do have my boyfriend to help out with things more, but how do you manage your school/job/family? Any advice for me?

I'm so happy!! I feel like everything is so soon. Hopefully these years will go by fast!

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Specializes in Intake, Home Care.

If I were you, WAIT until orientation to buy anything. Your school might have guidelines on what they want you to use, or bring. It's very exciting time and I would use this time to sleep! ️Haha. And spend time with friends and family, bc you won't have it later on! Congrats to you.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

Breathe! Congrats!

I would wait as well my daughters program is very specific even for general classes

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