Stocking up before school

ARmickie · May 4, 2004

Judging from what I've seen on other posts in this forum, I've bought lots of index cards, a hole punch, and an index card binder.. highlighters, and lots of binders! Oh yes.. an accordian file to stay organized.. uhmm.. it's around here somewhere!

suzanne4, RN · May 4, 2004

scissors I have always favored the ones that can cut anything, but do not have a sharp tip. Love the ones that Key Surgical makes. Actually even keep two pairs in my kitchen for food. One for cutting meats, and one for other fruits and vegetables. Get a few pairs.................And they are actually quite cheap..........................

RedSox33RN · May 4, 2004

scissors I have always favored the ones that can cut anything, but do not have a sharp tip. Love the ones that Key Surgical makes. Actually even keep two pairs in my kitchen for food. One for cutting meats, and one for other fruits and vegetables. Get a few pairs.................And they are actually quite cheap..........................

Yes, scissors were on our "to buy" list also. Also was a watch with a second hand, Kelly clamp, nursing shoes, etc.

For study supplies, I'm considering a laptop and PDA. I have to travel an hour each way, and if the weather gets bad (snow, etc.), I will stay with a friend of mine who lives near the school. With a laptop, I'll be able to complete homework and stuff.

I agree with above though - I LOVE my 3-hole punch!! LOL

LauraLou · May 4, 2004

A few suggestions:

Penlight

Pen-on-a rope (wear it around your neck and you won't loose your pen at clinical)

Extra gloves (the ones they give you in school are usually too big)

Clipboard

Careplan book

AmyLiz · May 4, 2004

Frozen dinners.

manna, BSN, RN · May 4, 2004

I'm stocking up on everything - not just school supplies, but household stuff too (soap, paper plates, whatever! That way - when I'm broke and have left my job - maybe it won't be such a financial stretch! :)

camiluvsNURSING · May 4, 2004

Good Idea!!!:)

I'm stocking up on everything - not just school supplies, but household stuff too (soap, paper plates, whatever! That way - when I'm broke and have left my job - maybe it won't be such a financial stretch! :)

suzy253, RN · May 4, 2004

All great suggestions so far.

calculator

pencils

xtra erasers (hate when taking exams and the eraser breaks off the pencil!)

lots of highlighters, pens

post-it notes for marking pages in your books

Some kind of tote for your books/notebooks

caffeine...of any type.

Berta · May 4, 2004

extra uniform

highlighters

index cards

printer cartridge for computer

printer paper (I went through 4 reams since september)

staples & stapler

paper clips

Qty of 4 binders at least 3 inches

cassette tapes & recorder

mini book light for reading in bed

huge bottle of tylenol

Bigger bottle of Tums

good pair of goggles

Rnotes

nursing care plan book (other than the one the school recommends)

made easy series books (I swear by them. I read them more than my textbooks)

Tabors medical dictionary

Davis drug guide

stethoscope tag

black pens

tote bag

lunch bag

phone card

gas card (I spent a fortune in gas running to my clinical sites)

little bottle of Purrell to keep in pocket

:uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3:

Spoiled1, MSN, RN · May 4, 2004

extra uniform
highlighters
index cards
printer cartridge for computer
printer paper (I went through 4 reams since september)
staples & stapler
paper clips
Qty of 4 binders at least 3 inches
cassette tapes & recorder
mini book light for reading in bed
huge bottle of tylenol
Bigger bottle of Tums
good pair of goggles
Rnotes
nursing care plan book (other than the one the school recommends)
made easy series books (I swear by them. I read them more than my textbooks)
Tabors medical dictionary
Davis drug guide
stethoscope tag
black pens
tote bag
lunch bag
phone card
gas card (I spent a fortune in gas running to my clinical sites)
little bottle of Purrell to keep in pocket
:uhoh3: :uhoh3:

What are the made easy series books? Where can they be found??

nursemichelle · May 4, 2004

Mints to have in your mouth when you are doing stinky things :chuckle