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???
Wait until class starts so you can see what's required to have, or may or may not be allowed (i.e. tape recorders for lectures) and then re-read this thread.
What is it exactly,and where did you get it, and how much?
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.
I'm Class of 2009! It's feels sooo Good! I've been researching Mosers vs. Tabers Med Dictionaries. Any feedback regarding 'em. & Do you think it's "muy importante" (hey Im in LA: ) to get the latest publication/version?
I'm Class of 2009! It's feels sooo Good! I've been researching Mosers vs. Tabers Med Dictionaries. Any feedback regarding 'em. & Do you think it's "muy importante" (hey Im in LA: ) to get the latest publication/version?
Thanks in Advance!
CHeers!
I'm debating between purhasing a mercks manual or Tabers, mercks is 60 bucks, and Tabers is only 39, I might just end up buying both of them cause both are on my 'recommended books' list. However, I definitely wont buy Mosby oocket dictionary, rather invest in something more complex.
listerine breath strips- no gum allowed in clinical. can't stand death breath!
a jump/pocket/thumb drive: our nursing computer lab only has one printer for about 75 computers. i write my papers, store them on my jump drive, and take them somewhere else to print!
also, when i work on stuff in barnes & noble, or somewhere like that, i take my ipod and listen to my favorite tunes while i crank out the paperwork. that way, i'm not tempted to eavesdrop on the yahoo personals love match taking place at the next table. yikes!
I have a Stedman's and a Dorland's Medical Dictionary. I love love love them both.
My school actually has a kit you buy that has all the stethoscopes and what nots and do dads. So, I will tell you what I found to be lifesavers, so far.
Suggested list of nursing supplies
Invest in a thumb drive Get one that has at least 1 Gig of space
Invest in mass quantities of ink pens
Invest in some type of Coffee plantation, you will need it for the long nights
Purchase a pad for your bottom, for all the "chewings" we receive
Invest in a warehouse of Kleenex, as you might find yourself on several occasions wondering "WHY you got yourself into such a mess"
FINALLY the most important thing to invest in is a comfortable chair for your desk at home with a HUGE cushion, as you will find yourself in it studying, eating, napping, and crying.:balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons:
IT IS SO INCREDIBLY WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a Stedman's and a Dorland's Medical Dictionary. I love love love them both.
My school actually has a kit you buy that has all the stethoscopes and what nots and do dads. So, I will tell you what I found to be lifesavers, so far.
Suggested list of nursing supplies
Invest in a thumb drive Get one that has at least 1 Gig of space
Invest in mass quantities of ink pens
Invest in some type of Coffee plantation, you will need it for the long nights
Purchase a pad for your bottom, for all the "chewings" we receive
Invest in a warehouse of Kleenex, as you might find yourself on several occasions wondering "WHY you got yourself into such a mess"
FINALLY the most important thing to invest in is a comfortable chair for your desk at home with a HUGE cushion, as you will find yourself in it studying, eating, napping, and crying.:balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons:
IT IS SO INCREDIBLY WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Funny, I was just thinking about the crying agenda today, I think I will do a lot of crying during my nursing program, great tips, good luck:balloons:
Gee with so many good posts to this awesome thread, I hope my 2 cents helps. I've found having a 3 ring binder and the clear plastic sleeves really helpful. Use one for each week for the entire semester (for me 15) and put clinical prep tool, forms, assignments in each sleeve you need for that week. I've watch others in my class flipping through page after page, looking for an assessment form.
Oh my God yes! Those clear plastic sleeves are the best for staying organized!
Oh my God yes! Those clear plastic sleeves are the best for staying organized!
I have about 300 of those just waiting to be used! I will probably put our lab manual in them, so it doesn't tear up over the semester, and also the syllabus for each class and lab ( if it is different from the manual). A pack of 100 is so cheap and I got them on tax-free weekend! I am having too much fun buying school supplies!!!
What brand of PDA? Also, we have to wear white scrub bottoms - which I think is pretty standard - but what brand gives the best, ahem, "coverage." Or is it best just to stock up on ugly ol' nude undypants?
Oh, I'm sorry you all have to wear white! I feel lucky, we get to wear navy, although for most of us, we were allowed to wear character scrubs in peds (as long as we all had navy bottoms) our maternity site required everyone to wear ceil blue scrubs & in psych, we're allowed to wear any plain colors we want (generally sticking to the pink, blue, green range of things, nothing too bright) I personally love the dickies hip-flip pants...they have lots of pockets, and are very well made. Not sure how they are in white, but they are probably fine!
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Wait until class starts so you can see what's required to have, or may or may not be allowed (i.e. tape recorders for lectures) and then re-read this thread.