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???
Since last night I've been reading through each and every post, suggestion, warning, joke and helpful tip in this thread. Thanks to everyone for sharing their wisdom; it is an invaluable source of information for the next generation of nursing students, and I look forward to the day when I can add my $.02!
I start my nursing program on January 28th, and I know I'll be more prepared for having read through this thread!
~ lotts of hand lotion! (your hands getso dry from all the hand washing)
~ I took the advise of someone on here and getting all my books debinded and 3 hole punched, i even did this w/some of my nclex review books, one 3 inch 3 ring binder hold everyhting i need for each unit durring the semester, i throw it into a large binder and then for finals everything is in order in one BIG binder.
~ Typing up my notes and using color on txt for definitions, quotes.... helps a ton
~ flashcard exchange and print them out instead of hand writting flash cards (plus you can put it on the PDA)
~ A very understanding and supportive boyfriend
~ facials every 3 months- theres a spa near my house, a little pricy but very nice and relaxing, they even do an upper body massage while everything is going on on your face. nice 2 to 3 hour relaxation time ( i try to do one before an exam or finals!
I am trying to find somewhere that sells reusable/wipe off calendars that come with two or three months side by side so I can write my assignments/tests on a big "board" and havea quick overview/ view of my week. I had one when I was in college 10 years ago but trashed it when I expected I wouldn't need it any more. I have looked on google and at Staples but no luck. I am hoping someone on here knows what I am talking about and can help me out. Thanks.
student1000, I know Office Depot carries 90 and 120 day wall calendars, that's where I got mine. Just ask them where the big dry-erase wall calendars are. It makes life a lot easier to have your whole semester written out in one place!
I have seen those dry erase boards at Target. My daughter has one and puts all of her reminders on it and some of them even have a corkboard too. What I did , sounds cheesy, but I used my cell phone... and then when an exam was approaching Id have the alarm buzz a day before just as a reminder... my phone worked like a charm...
Does anyone use the phone PDAs? If so which one is the best? Thanks for your help..
Check with the policy at the facility where you will be doing clinicals first. Many places don't allow phones/PDAs with cameras on it. I had to get a regular PDA instead of using a smartphone, etc... Check first before you buy. I just bought a Palm T/X and love it. Hope this helps
I don't know if this helps anyone, but everyone has been to fantastic in their advice, I would like to offer any help that I can!
As far as shoes go, I have worked as a waitress for over ten years. I have gone through a bunch of different shoes. The ones that I have had the most success with are calles "Shoes for Crews" at shoesforcrews.com. They are slip resistant and wash over very easily. I have had the same pair for over a year and they're still like new. I also have bad arches, and I haven't seem to need any additional inserts yet!
does anyone knows where cani get my hands on those mead flex binder (hybrid binder) all stores are out of stock the net even is out. do anyone know??
in the barnes and noble site. i saw that their user sells some of the medical books for a cheaper price. and i was planning to buy some for myself. do you think that i can trust that site in buying an item online?
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I just bought a daily planner so I can try to keep on track & organized!