Digital recorder ( they are allowed at my schooll)
Multi-colored pens on my desk to write notes
Highlighters
A caffeinated beverage ( wish I was allowed to bring moscato), starbucks chai tea latte is a must have for fall and winter !!!!
I often bring my text books too only because sometimes I study right after class but I may not bring it to every lecture, I rarely have time to go through it during class.
Something to munch on ( fruit, chips, chocolate)
Tylenol- just in case a headache comes on
Must haves for clinicals
Mints or gum( I keep the gum discreet0
Tylenol
Tampons- ( nothing like unexpectly coming on your period in all white, had it happen before:smackingf)
Drug book
ppts. to review doing breaks or downtime
ofcourse my steth, penlight, and other needed supplies
Caffeine
Clip board
Scratch paper
Yellow highligher and red pen for notes
i think that is it
Over all I can't live without my 3rd grade looking rolling backpack.
That's awesome! I thought I was being proactive but yet you are still way ahead of me! lol
I've started reading the "Test Success" book for nurses which has been awesome. I've been reviewing my anatomy and physiology and I just ordered the "calculate with confidence" book and am planning on working through it some before school starts. I wish they would put the syllabus out already so I could see what type of work load I'll have. They haven't put ours out yet and I am getting anxious!!
Well you have a great start ! I can't believe the syllabus is not out yet, that sucks.
Specializes in Surgical Oncology, Burns, Med-Surg.
Future Nurses to be HELLO!!!!! I'm new to this allnurses website, but so far I love it!!
Must haves...Hot tea with honey, Penlight, Drug book, cell phone (even though it's not allowed), watch, stethoscope, black ink pen and lab coat.
Has for lecture.....hmmm, hot tea and honey again...lol, books, colored pens is a must, lap top is helpful at times and definitely something to record important lectures if Instructor is going over an exam or maybe doing a review session..also healthy food snacks like nuts, fruit, carrot sticks, celery, oh yes, Chocolate is always good!!!
Quick question, Senior year of nursing I am hearing horror stories about Psych Mental health nursing and Nursing Research. Stories more so that many people flunk out senior year, not to work on a job because senior year is the hardest,etc. My nursing program I thought was hard the first year. Second year wasn't so bad ...Med/surg, but now going into this 3rd year (6th & 7th) semester of nursing, I don't know why I'm feeling so freaked out!!! How are you guys preparing for psych-mental health?
@tag2007...that's awesome. i have the test success book for nursing students too. it has really come in handy for me. its already making me think critically and that's not easy for me. i was always just good at memorizing stuff so this will be something of a challenge. i can't wait because i start classes august 22!
For clinical my rule is it has to fit in my pockets or it doesn't come. We have no lockers on the floor and there is just limited room to leave clipboards and such. I bring a 4 color Bic pen, little pocket notebook, stethoscope, itouch for drug guide and lunch money.
Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Flight.
very great ideas !!!! you remind me that i have to bring my hoodie too ! i'm always cold in class. i almost wish i can bring my snuggie, lol. i can't live without my planner either.
one change i will make this year is not to bring my textbooks to class but only when i study. i almost never study right after class due to my brain being fried after a 4 hour lecture. so i plan to travel light this semester.
thanks!
a pillow and blankie is more like it.... man cna class get boring & dry sometimes hahah.
um, ya, ive never understood why some of my classmates feel the need to carry all the **** around that they tell us to have...its obscene, i dont care how much you study there is no reason to bring a 2000 page book to class !
hoodies are a must!!!... oh and in the winter when i have my scarf it makes a wonderful makeshift pillow hahah
Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Flight.
Quick question, Senior year of nursing I am hearing horror stories about Psych Mental health nursing and Nursing Research. Stories more so that many people flunk out senior year, not to work on a job because senior year is the hardest,etc. My nursing program I thought was hard the first year. Second year wasn't so bad ...Med/surg, but now going into this 3rd year (6th & 7th) semester of nursing, I don't know why I'm feeling so freaked out!!! How are you guys preparing for psych-mental health?
Psych isnt that difficult, its just different. nothing to be freaked out about :)
Specializes in Surgical Oncology, Burns, Med-Surg.
Pneumothorax, thanks! I'm slowly preparing my mind on what's to come with this class. The dean of my nursing program teaches the class!! One more week to go...!!!
NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN
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Well you have a great start ! I can't believe the syllabus is not out yet, that sucks.