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?
In case anybody wants to buy from lifeuniform.com you can get $15 off a $75 or more purchase by using the code M182 through March 1. Says it's valid only online and can't be combined with other offers. WIsh I had stuff to buy right now!
I stopped by my local Hancock....they didn't have it but thought one of the other stores might....she said that they could take an order and if it's in the warehouse they could ship it to their store and I could pick up and then mail to you....let me know if you're interested in more info or more checking around?
Accepted Students Day is Friday. You have the option of buying everything you need at the Bookstore (uniforms and nametags and shoes and equipment... **homer drool**)
If I buy it now, it's 20-25% off of everything I buy.
However, I'm not sure I'm going to be able to afford to go to Hopkins. Don't have a cosigner or income requirements for a private loan.
Should I buy while I'm there and take the leap of faith that He wouldn't be that cruel to take it away when I just got the second chance (and that as usual, I'm stressing out too much). Or should I play it cautious and cough up the extra money after I secure my financial aid?
Accepted Students Day is Friday. You have the option of buying everything you need at the Bookstore (uniforms and nametags and shoes and equipment... **homer drool**)
If I buy it now, it's 20-25% off of everything I buy.
However, I'm not sure I'm going to be able to afford to go to Hopkins. Don't have a cosigner or income requirements for a private loan.
Should I buy while I'm there and take the leap of faith that He wouldn't be that cruel to take it away when I just got the second chance (and that as usual, I'm stressing out too much). Or should I play it cautious and cough up the extra money after I secure my financial aid?
Ohhhh, such the dilemma!
are you planning to go somewhere else even if you don't go to Hopkins? If so, you could just buy the equipment there while it's on sale because you'll always need it, and maybe shoes. those are pretty generic probably. Then again, there's always the leap of faith and with prayer, you never know...
This forum is a great resource!! Is it possible to work full-time AND complete Nursing I, etc. classes and clinicals? I have two pre-reqs left, but as I am looking at the Nursing schedule, I am getting worried. I have to work full-time at this point. Do most students work at night? I have three little ones, so I hope I can find an answer and make it work!! Thanks everyone!
(No, I haven't bought my Littman yet.) 
Thanks everyone!
MMARN, BSN, RN
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I remember when I was a pre-nursing student. My "gotta buy something" whim was the scrubs. I don't know why!!! :)