Nursing School Must Haves??

Kaschou · Mar 23, 2010

RN2B,

Good luck with getting into nursing school, even thou it has been a few years I still remember waiting... oh it sure teaches you patience. The key is to start at the very begining orgainizing. Keeping notes and flashcards, lectures etc all together . Example all cardiology stuff in one folder. Use the folder also as a reference when you find a good article on the web or website that offers helpful hints on ekg strips or heart sounds write it down on the folder. I hope this helps. As far as books, the program will decide for you what they want you to have. Don't sell them either you never know when you might need them again. Master's degree anyone???

cmonkey · Mar 24, 2010

Someone on the board once recommended the uncalendar. I can't comment on its usefulness because I *just* bought it and it hasn't even shipped, but it looks like a very cool system for keeping organized.

I have a recorder for my ipod that I plan on using in class to record lectures. I also know I'll be getting a rolling case for my books, which I plan on having unbound and will probably 3-hole punch. I looked into having them rebound by chapter but that's crazy expensive on top of the cost of the books themselves.

GOOD SHOES. Spend a lot of time and be prepared to spend a lot of money on them. Just the amount of standing and walking I do at home has me ready to spend a couple hundred bucks on shoes if they're the ones that are the most comfy. I don't want to do it, but I will if I have to.

eta: I guess someone in this thread mentioned it, too. lol

Isitpossible, LPN, LVN · Mar 24, 2010

you MUST have a couple of hours each week for YOURSELF...no study, no work, no nothing!! do something ENJOYABLE! your brain/body will need a break... seriously...!

Scrubmouse RN · Mar 24, 2010

A good stethoscope

A good penlight

Sharpie

Black pens

Watch with second hand

Comfy shoes

a little notebook for taking notes during clinical

For books I'd recommend RN notes (not really a book, but more if a pocket guide) and the Memory Notebook of nursing. It's filled with cute cartoons and mneumonics to help you memorize and study for tests,.

Servingshots · Mar 24, 2010

A good stethoscope
A good penlight
Sharpie
Black pens
Watch with second hand
Comfy shoes
a little notebook for taking notes during clinical
For books I'd recommend RN notes (not really a book, but more if a pocket guide) and the Memory Notebook of nursing. It's filled with cute cartoons and mneumonics to help you memorize and study for tests,.

I actually just ordered the CD for all three volumes of Memory Notebook of Nursing where you can print all the images so basically its a hard copy of the books. Has anyone else used this?

missy--kay · Mar 24, 2010

Two of my must haves:

1. Patience

2. Sense of humor

They are both invaluable in NS!

Good luck! :)

WDW4ever · Mar 25, 2010

So many good suggestions - I will be taking my first nursing course in either fall or January, and I can't wait. I'm in an ADN / RN program. Thanks for posting everyone!

studentinnursing · Mar 25, 2010

So I just found out I was accepted!!! so im actually going to put all these tips to use!! Can anyone recommend some summer readings that you read before nursing school (that actually helped)?

Congratulations!!! I am still waiting, advisor said the letters go out mid April--going crazy waiting--and I really am hoping I hear before then since I've heard two different responses as to when they go out.

BTW, I did get a Blackberry Bold that another poster mentioned and absolutely love it--you can put so much in the calendar/planner. With two kids, work, and school I use it on a daily basis now, so I can't help but think I will really use it come August. Again, congratulations!!!