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You might want to re-consider the rolly back pack thing - your shoulders will be ever so grateful! I found a heavy, sturdy, canvas type beach bag on clearance a couple of summers ago and it was nice and roomy - and heavy! I swore I'd never do that again!

Boy, did I ever! It was maddening! Now I'm happy to say I am moving on to my final semester! Now to get the rest of the Christmas shopping done!

I usually have the clinical homework sheets, a snack and water bottle, spare change for the vending machine, pen light, scissors, stethoscope, palm pilot, note pad and pen.

I'm with you on that! My BF and I are taking a trip to Las Vegas the weekend after New Years! I can hardly wait!

Excellent! I am so happy to say that I am moving on to 4th Semester, too! Graduation here we come!

All righty, Here I Am! Again, Sorry, Boni - I just followed your directions and wasn't even thinking! SO let me re-state the above with my name..... Hi - Just discovered this thread and wanted to add my two cents. I am moving on to 4th semester at CLC and I have found that (1) You don't need an expensive stethoscope with a pediatric head - a regular stethoscope works adequately on infants and children and (2) Kmart special white sport shoes (under 20 bucks) work fine, too. A rolling backpack is an excellent idea and the palm pilot is great once you start 2nd semester clinicals. Just wanted to say that you needn't spend a fortune on "quality" stethoscope in excess of $100 or shoes for that matter. You'll be spending enough money on nursing books. See? That wasn't a too bad of fix, now was it?