What do I need for school

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Specializes in PCU, ICU, PACU.

Hi everyone,

I'm starting an ADN program in January and was wondering what I'll need other than my assigned books. (probably a slightly stupid question but...) I plan on getting a stethoscope and I have RN notes becuase i read they are really helpfull. I also have a medical dictionary from my prereqs.

So, what else do you suggest I get?

Thanks.

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Specializes in Surgical Services.
Hi everyone,

I'm starting an ADN program in January and was wondering what I'll need other than my assigned books. (probably a slightly stupid question but...) I plan on getting a stethoscope and I have RN notes becuase i read they are really helpfull. I also have a medical dictionary from my prereqs.

So, what else do you suggest I get?

Thanks.

Just wondering if you are nervous?? I have to admit that I am. I also start in January and this is something that I have been looking so forward to but I fear failure. What state are you in? How many quarters?

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Specializes in PCU, ICU, PACU.

I'm not so much nervous as excited. I know I can handle the book stuff, but am a little worried about the long hours and stress. I'm in Arkansas and the program is through ASU. It's 4 semesters, so in two years I'll be a nurse!!!!!!

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Specializes in CV Surgery Step-down.

A good pair of shoes! I started this semester w/ a pair of white walking shoes, but switched to white Dansko clogs. They're a bit pricey, but so good to my feet during the clinicals!

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Clogs don't alway meet workplace safety regulations. Open heel leave your heels exposed and if injured in that area, WCB can turn down claims due to unsafe footwear.

Penlight, dressing scissors, badge holder, support hose (yes even under scrub type uniforms).

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Specializes in cardiology, LTC.

I also start into the bridge class for my RN in January. I just finished LPN school on July 30. I want to get started before I get out of "school mode"!:chuckle

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a little blank notebook that fits in your pocket

extra pens for clinicals (including red)

a clipboard

make sure your white scrubs arent see through!

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A good alarm clock! Nursing instructors hate late students, especially during clinicals. Also get a good drug book, I prefer Mosby's. Good luck. :)

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Specializes in Critical Care / Psychiatry.

Stethescope, blood pressure cuff, pen, folder, name tag, school uniform (ours is white pants and shirt with school patch and white shoes), Lab Coat, a good Nursing Drug Guide, a good Medical Dictionary, a good care plan book (not completely necessary but helps out a ton), and white/beige underwear for underneath your see-through white pants. :imbar

I bring everything but the books and the pack of underwear to each clinical session.

For lecture you'll pretty much just need a LOT of time, a couple of spiral notebooks, a HUGE folder to hold all of the handouts you'll get (I use one of those plastic accordion file things), and some of your favorite pens that don't make your hand cramp up.

Good luck!

Shel

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The only thing I can add is one of those 4 colors in 1 pens!

Congrats!!!

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Specializes in CV Surgery Step-down.
Clogs don't alway meet workplace safety regulations. Open heel leave your heels exposed and if injured in that area, WCB can turn down claims due to unsafe footwear.

Penlight, dressing scissors, badge holder, support hose (yes even under scrub type uniforms).

I have the closed-back style that is made for the workplace (nurses, chefs, etc.)...

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Somthing that has helped me a ton is an NCLEX review book. Can't tell you how clear it makes things. It's a great way to supplement what you have in your book and what notes you get from class.

I have Saunder's Comprehensive Review book...I find it VERY useful!

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