Nursing book bag..help!

Undone · Aug 22, 2014

Find out if you need to bring your books to class before you go buy a big bag. I never had to bring my books once throughout my program.

Tinman1017 · Aug 22, 2014

If your doing your readings ahead of time you will find out your probably won't even need your text books unless it's for a project of some sorts. Lecture is a time where you should be listening to the teacher. Not flipping through numerous text books, you'll be doing that at home. ??

RunBabyRN · Aug 23, 2014

We rarely used our books in class, and even if we did, you really only needed one book in your bag. I had a regular backpack and it suited me fine. The only time I needed more books with me was when I needed to study, in which case I stuffed what I could in my backpack and just carried the rest. This was usually at Starbucks, so the walk was short. If I was studying at the campus library, I limited my studying to one class at a time, so that I could limit what I carried.

I kept my books in my car for the most part.

PersnickityChick · Aug 23, 2014

I started Fundamentals last week. They tell us to bring our book with us, and a lot of times we do go through it, or use it. I also carry a binder which holds all of the stuff for the current section (sections are divided by exam), my planner pages, and any paper that needs to be turned in. I also carry a separate binder with the NCLEX test plan in it, and a separate "scribble" book for rough draft notes. The Fundamentals book is massive, so I got a rolling bag from Amazon. It is big enough for everything that I need to carry, plus water bottles, and snacks.

Olympia Deluxe Fashion Rolling Overnighter, Black/Blue, One Size: Luggage & Travel Gear: Amazon.com

Undone · Aug 24, 2014

You can take your text to staples and they will remove the pages from the spine and punch holes in them so you can put it in a large binder. This way you can use a smaller binder to carry only the sections you need at the time.

marcbladebreaker · Aug 25, 2014

Try L.L. Bean. They have some wonderful large book bags with collapsible handles and wheels.

NURSEY92 · Aug 26, 2014

Thank you all!

Bjarte · Aug 27, 2014

I chose to go with the crates as well. I got lucky and got all of my classes and labs on tuesday/thursday so I threw two crates in my trunk and my books for each day into both of them. I then got a copy of the aid bag that I used in the military from an Army surplus store since I know that they can take the abuse and offer good support so you don't tear up your back. Another plus is that nearly 90% (don't quote me on that I'm just spit-balling a number) of military styled bags have TONS of pockets/pouches, are lightweight, and have what's called a M.O.L.L.E system which allows you to add/remove lots of different pouches easily. I just go to my car between classes and swap out a binder and books in like 5 minutes and I plan on using the same bag for clinical as well. In short, find that system that accommodates your schedule the best.

Duttygal86, BSN, RN · Aug 27, 2014

I am looking for a book bag as well. My commute involves a lot of uphill walking :-(

All these books are for only 2 of my classes :arghh:

JMB0514 · Aug 28, 2014

I just bought The North Face Recon backpack. It holds a lot but I don't know if it will hold all your books. I really like the bag. It's comfortable, water resistant, and has a lot of pockets of organization. I recommend it!

studentnursemon86 · Aug 28, 2014

I'm in love with my high Sierra. It doesn't hold all of my books. I don't think anything short of luggage can do that.

It does have side pockets, a place for my water bottle, plus the option of carrying it on my back or rolling it.

studentnursemon86 · Aug 29, 2014

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5700485?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063

I'm sure some of this is true with adults as well.