Mockingbird86

I'm about to start my pre requisites for nursing school. I'm nervous, it's been a long time since I've been in school(I graduated at 17, and have not been to college before), but I'm pretty confident that nursing is what I want to do. I've been a DSP for two years before making this decision. I've only got a matter of weeks before I drop my full time job for part time and have to rely more heavily on my boyfriend's job to support both of us while I'm in school. In the interest of making the future a little easier, I'd like to buy as many things as possible now, so I don't have to buy them later when I have even less money. The requirements of the nursing program are pretty minor, just textbooks, uniform, PDA(I assume for reference books? I'm considering also buying them on paper as well, though, because I don't generally like using digital reference books),lab supplies and stethoscope. So, what served/is serving you well in school? Any books that helped you that weren't required? Did you find a laptop indispensable? Did you not use one much? Would you have preferred a tablet? how about bags? Study aids? Any additional things you couldn't live without? Thanks a lot, I really appreciate all the advice and input you guys can offer