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???
I just saw this stuff on Ebay that is called gloves in a bottle. You put in on ONCE a day and it protects you from washing off your top layer of skin which is why our hands dry out to begin with, it also prevents them from getting sore. it is a little expensive, but if you only use it once a day and only for clinicals it probably lasts a long time. It is also compatible with hospital gloves.http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=gloves+in+a+bottle&category0=. Here is the link!
Hey. I'm new to this site.. I just recently got accepted into nursing school. I haven't seen all of the posts, but I have been told to find a really good bottle of lotion that will keep your hands moisturized because washing your hands so often will dry them out.
Are you not allowed to tape lectures? Why do you need to hide your recorder?! :uhoh21:
those compression trouser socks/hose thingies...they are so great they make my legs feel so good during clinicals plus they prevent varicose veins
oh and a permanent marker because i can't count the number of times that i've been asked if i have a permanent marker during clinicals OH and an easily hideable tape recorder (for lectures)
I worked as a CNA for 4 years until Nov of 06' and the best shoe I ever bought was the Reebok Princess! It is very comfortable, has good arch support, and is completely white which is required for my NS program. I got a new in the box pair on Ebay last weekend for 30.00 including shipping! I love Ebay!! :balloons:
i don't know if anyone has mentioned these shoe brands yet, but merrell and dansko have comfortable clogs and slip-ons (my mom is a nurse and wears both brands, as well as many of her coworkers). i haven't started clinicals yet so i haven't been able to try any.
Are you not allowed to tape lectures? Why do you need to hide your recorder?! :uhoh21:
I always asked the professor if it was okay and most said that it was. Some teachers consider themselves to be controversial and for that reason they do not want themselves to be recorded.
I think your best bet is to look up PDA in the search box above. That will take you to the threads where people are naming type/model and preferences about their PDAs. Hope this helps!:balloons:
Hello everyone : )
I am looking into getting a PDA and am wondering what is the best brand/model to get. What is everyone using and what would you recommend? Thanks!
I just finished reading all 53 pages of this thread!!! Most of this stuff in terms of supplies I had being I just finished college a little over a year ago. I greatly appreciate everyone's input, especially when it comes to the right shoes and nursing supplements like Saunder's and Kaplan's. I don't start my accelerated program until October but after reading I think I"ll be more than prepared. Thanks so much!!!
I just saw this stuff on Ebay that is called gloves in a bottle. You put in on ONCE a day and it protects you from washing off your top layer of skin which is why our hands dry out to begin with, it also prevents them from getting sore. it is a little expensive, but if you only use it once a day and only for clinicals it probably lasts a long time. It is also compatible with hospital gloves.http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=gloves+in+a+bottle&category0=. Here is the link!
That is such a great suggestion thank you it is and will be much needed.
Specializes in Critical Care: Cardiac, VAD, Transplant.
HI
I am starting an entry-level MSN-FNP program at the end of August! I am so overjoyed!
All the suggestions in this thread have been wonderful!
I have been thinking about a voice recorder for recording lectures. I never used one in all the prerequisites I took, but I know nursing school is harder.
To people who use them:
How often do you actually go back and listen to the recorded lecture?
To people who don't use them:
Do lectures move so fast that notetaking can't keep up?
Advise please:)
I bought my first one to use in Patho and I listened to each lecture over again as I was re-writing my notes. I take notes in class and then re-write them to include more indepth things on the areas that I don't understand as well and to leave out the things that I am comfortable with. I start clinicals this fall and am sure it will be invaluable this semester, too.
GO To alltsonm.tripod.com/nursing.htm for a random list. buy lots of used review books cheap shoes lots of muffins and pens and invest in 3 printers and a printer ink company
Three printers! That's funny. I have discovered a print program that I love for saving ink/pages. It is called FastStone Capture. I have it on my laptop and love it.
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beth66335, BSN, RN
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I just saw this stuff on Ebay that is called gloves in a bottle. You put in on ONCE a day and it protects you from washing off your top layer of skin which is why our hands dry out to begin with, it also prevents them from getting sore. it is a little expensive, but if you only use it once a day and only for clinicals it probably lasts a long time. It is also compatible with hospital gloves.http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=gloves+in+a+bottle&category0=. Here is the link!