OK, once in a while I'll get this "just 'gotta' buy something" feeling for nursing school....whenever it may be that I get in.
Here's my latest expenditure.
I paid about $30 for it.... I don't know if that's a bargain or not, but I liked it. lol Although it seems like I paid about $20 or $30 for my inexpensive stethoscopes (no bp cuff) about 10 or so years ago.
I figure I can practice on B/P's since I haven't taken one in several years (except a couple of times in A&P 2 this past summer.)
I also figure I will want a backup stethoscope, just in case my Littman gets stolen, broken, or lost. (No, I haven't bought my Littman yet.)
So, what have you purchased already, before you find (found) out that you were accepted?
You'll probably need your own stethoscope. Some will tell you that as long as you can hear from it, it's good enough for school. You can buy a more expensive one after you graduate.
Personally, I just told my DH that the stethoscope I want is around $120....no discussion. lol
I'm planning on getting a Littman Cardiology III. There are other less expensive Littmans that are good as well. :)
Some places do etch your name on the chrome part for free, some for a fee, some not at all.
Tell your DH to go to http://www.stethoscope.com. They're an authorized Littman dealer (we linked to them from the Littman site) and I don't think my DH paid $120 for my Cardiology III, which I got for Christmas. It's engraved with my name as well. He's overseas so my mother placed the order for him on the phone (can't get her to get a computer!) and she said they were VERY nice and it arrived within two weeks of her order - and this was just before Christmas.
Ok, guys, here are some things you can safely buy for school because you will use them:
Go to all.heart.com-they have cool stuff!
bandage scissors
a tote bag for clinicals
a stethescope and name tag for it (start looking for good buys on littmans and such)
nursing shoes-white with no decorations or anything-start trying on and looking for good ones, then break them in
white socks with cute medical emblems on them
start a charm bracelet and add a charm for each class completed
start a nursing school scrapbook and buy all kinds of stickers and die cuts for it
little notebooks to take in your pocket to clinicals
lot of black ink pens-i like the ones on a necklace
a good watch with a second hand (waterproof)
"Nursenotes" for your pocket-a wipe-off notebook that is awesome for clinicals
Anyway, just some ideas for you guys who like to shop.
You must be reading my mind. I was surfing for that sort of stuff yesterday...I bought a nurse cap charm when I saw them on sale once at a gift shop going out of business...my friend gave me an ID badge holder pin for Christmas...and MAN did I want some of those little cute socks!!
I actually bought a dark blue scrapbook!! I also surfed the Swatch site for a neat watch with a second hand.
I also got a great idea - just before I graduate, I'm going to use one of my uniform scrubs and have my classmates and as many instructors/nurses I can find sign it as a memento! Or maybe my shoes!
Does the nursing made easy magazine have any discount subscription cards in it? I'm a little hesitant to order a magazine off of eBay, although I order everything else there! I did find it listed for $18.95 on another website though, which is a few dollars cheaper than Amazon. What about the LPN magazine? Any thoughts?
Does the nursing made easy magazine have any discount subscription cards in it? I'm a little hesitant to order a magazine off of eBay, although I order everything else there! I did find it listed for $18.95 on another website though, which is a few dollars cheaper than Amazon. What about the LPN magazine? Any thoughts?
I ordered my AJN from Ebay....but I understand your fears. You never know about anything you order online. (Since you order other stuff, I'm sure you know check the seller's feedback.)
My AJN had a card in it for Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, but it was for $19.95 plus $3.95 S&H.
I have bought a lot of books. Some are about nursing school and some are about life as a nurse, like "Your First Year as a Nurse." I'd like to get a cute tote bag and some fun socks soon, too.
ALSO, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my nursing clipboard!!! It has been awesome for clinicals--couldnt live without it (write your name on it with a sharpie)! Here is the one I have:
You must be reading my mind. I was surfing for that sort of stuff yesterday...I bought a nurse cap charm when I saw them on sale once at a gift shop going out of business...my friend gave me an ID badge holder pin for Christmas...and MAN did I want some of those little cute socks!!
I actually bought a dark blue scrapbook!! I also surfed the Swatch site for a neat watch with a second hand.
I also got a great idea - just before I graduate, I'm going to use one of my uniform scrubs and have my classmates and as many instructors/nurses I can find sign it as a memento! Or maybe my shoes!
Love the scrub idea-I am def. doing that! Thanks! :)
(No, I haven't bought my Littman yet.) 
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carolinapooh, BSN, RN
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Tell your DH to go to http://www.stethoscope.com. They're an authorized Littman dealer (we linked to them from the Littman site) and I don't think my DH paid $120 for my Cardiology III, which I got for Christmas. It's engraved with my name as well. He's overseas so my mother placed the order for him on the phone (can't get her to get a computer!) and she said they were VERY nice and it arrived within two weeks of her order - and this was just before Christmas.