I have been going through all these posts to find what items are the best things to have for nursing school. The posts are all scattered so I thought I would start a post that will contain all the info for the new incoming students.
I would like to know what I should spend my money on when it comes to study guides, NCLEX review books, NET review books, best nursing shoes (without a logo), stethescope, misc nursing items you have to have, etc. Any new students/senior students/graduate nurses have any info they can share? What were the items you couldn't live without???
Most important for me is comfortable shoes ,nothing worse than trying to soak up information while the feet are aching etc,you know what i mean a distraction.)
this may sound slow but what is a PDA....and what do you use it for...im guessing its some type of pocket PC but is there special software that assists you during clinicals
this may sound slow but what is a PDA....and what do you use it for...im guessing its some type of pocket PC but is there special software that assists you during clinicals
PDA: Pocket PC or Palm Pilot. There are all kinds of software available.....ex: drug books, nursing calculators, nursing diagnosis, med/surg manuals, etc.
Some are free......some are definitely not cheap. :)
I have a HP iPAQ, and love it! :) Some schools require a PDA, some do not.
Do a search on AllNurses for PDA, etc.....there are several that can help you out more.
Specializes in ICU, Med-Surg, Post-op, Same-Day Surgery.
this may sound slow but what is a PDA....and what do you use it for...im guessing its some type of pocket PC but is there special software that assists you during clinicals
Take a look at some of the threads in this forum!!
I am supposed to get navy scrubs that are thick enough to not stick to your skin and that have lots of pockets. I am from central Kansas, does anyone know where I can go to get these scrubs?
Saunders Comprehensive NClex book is a good book and Medical -Surgical Nursing Reviews and Rationales is a very good book. I used both of those books for school.Are you just starting nursing school? I wish you all the luck and it will go by fast. I graduating from and ADN program on May 12th and it has went by fast.
Specializes in ICU, Med-Surg, Post-op, Same-Day Surgery.
I am supposed to get navy scrubs that are thick enough to not stick to your skin and that have lots of pockets. I am from central Kansas, does anyone know where I can go to get these scrubs?
If there is a hospital in your area there is probably a uniform store not far from it! Look for a Landau in your area. I would grab the phone book or look on the internet for stores in your area. Otherwise, there is always the internet!!! Good luck!
i am thinking of purchasing this recorder. will it transcribes for all my class lectures. this is what i mean- i understand that the naturally dragon speaking software which aides in transcribing the audio to text recognizes only one voice, which is normally your own. so i my question is will it recognize all my teachers voices and transcribe it for me?
sorry folks! i posted the wrong model/info on that digital recorder; the one i posted does not transcribe.
here is the model that does transcribe, even more pricey at $200...but i'm still getting it. less hours of typing my notes! :wink2:
sony 128mb digital voice recorder (icd-sx46vtp)
128mb digital recorder: record and transfer to your pc with high-speed usb connectivity. it also features stlp recording play and lp recording modes.
mp3 playback: enjoy listening to your mp3 files via this recorder.
voice to print: the dragon naturallyspeaking™ preferred voice to print software enables you to convert your recorded files into text.
recording time: up to 47 hours and 35 minutes in lp mode. up to 11 hours and 15 minutes in stlp mode.
digital pitch control: this feature allows recordings to be heard at slower than normal speeds without distortion when transcribing or editing, or faster than normal to move quickly to a desired portion. enjoy digital voice up®, which increases the volume of the person speaking when recorded at a distance from the unit.
stylish design: this recorder is only ½" thick and can easily fit anywhere. the record and pause controls are conveniently located on the side of the unit for easy operation.
power: 2 aaa batteries (batteries included). do not use maganese batteries (rechargeables).
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Most important for me is comfortable shoes ,nothing worse than trying to soak up information while the feet are aching etc,you know what i mean a distraction.
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