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???
nclex questions and answers made incredibly easy this book is broke into systems and really helped me through every test and to graduate and now I am still using it to study for nclex
The ability to admit my mistakes/accept constructive criticsm.
Brains (some)
Determination
A good pair of shoes, a clipboard, stethescope, a small scissors, black pens, a small notebook that fits in the pocket, possibly a bp cuff, possibly highlighters. Some students have those roll up measuring tapes, but my work has paper disposable ones that I like, as well as round ones with circumfrence measurements.
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???
Thanks to everyone who contributed on here! I found great websites, great tips and advice! Iam going to be so prepared for when I start nursing school.
Roller bag, for the heavy load of books. Wait until your clinicals to make some horrible error in lifting and really hurt your back. A lot flexibility, the no defensiveness, the ability to take constructive criticism, and a lot of time to read..when there is no time and you are falling asleep in the shower....Needless to say, those things weren't on my school supply list... From to student to student..You learn about the "stuff" you need as you go along..everyone likes different supply items.
Now that I am in my last semester, , I want to update my list:
get the best shoes you can find
get a bag just for clinicals and put clinical stuff in it
clinical stuff like: stethescope, pens of many colors unless you are colorblind, tiny sized notebook or post-its, and make your own drug cards from a good drug book--I learned that from my first clinical instructor.
I finally broke down and got a palm that has internet capabilities and I love it. All those nursing books in your pocket! Way better than a backpack full of books. Best of all, you can note items you want to research later when you hook up to your desktop computer and the searches begin!
NEVER lose your sense of humor.
Always be kind, especially to other students.
Enjoy your role as a student--it will be over before you know it.
And remenber to buy the scrubs with all the pockets!
Take every day as it arrives and learn what you can that day. This is a journey that does not end, it just looks different all the time. I cannot wait for my first REAL job so that I can plant myself somewhere and to really get to know how to be a nurse someday.
A patient gave me the best advice on what to "bring" to clinicals...he said bring your "cool". He said whatever happens, don't let them see you lose your cool. That's the best advice I've ever had and it really works. I don't know what to say but if they never see you lose your cool then they trust you and they feel better about the care and their recovery is much faster if they trust their nurses...student or not.
I start my prereqs in Jan. I would like to know what to expect as a new student. Im also a mom of three and I work fulltime. I know it def wont be a cakewalk, but Im looking forward to doing what I know is best for me and my family... Any advice???
Rolling backpack, a good bag for your clinical stuff, VERY comfortable shoes, 4-color pens, notecards, NCLEX sample test question books... don't bother with a super expensive steth off the starting block. I have a Prestige Sprauge and it works just fine for what I need it for. Lots of paper, lots of folders, some gift cards for yourself for gasoline, coffee, etc because you never know when it might come in handy. Hand lotion. Penlight. Bandage scissors. I have lots of gadgets but none are completely necessary.
, I want to update my list:
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As far as a backpack I got a rolling one at ebags. It is there brand and they have some decent pricing.