Congratulations on getting into Nursing school. As you begin your classes and clinical rounds, you will soon realize that there are things you will need, to make life a lot easier. Now, let’s talk about the most important items you should consider getting to help with school.

Confidence

Yes!!! I know it may sound cheesy, but it’s just as important as any product I will be recommending to you below. It’s one thing you don’t have to purchase, but is just as essential to your success in Nursing school.I know your’e just starting out and you have so many thoughts in your head, but I want you to know this… YOU CAN, AND YOU WILL SUCCEED!!!

A Wristwatch You Can Use To Count Seconds

This women’s LRW200H-7BVCF watch is a personal favorite and especially useful during clinical rounds, because it allows for you to easily follow the count. You will find this useful when you start counting respirations and pulse. It is lightweight, and inexpensive, retailing at $19.99 on Amazon.

Nursing Shoes; Slip Resistant

These Konhill women’s comfortable walking shoes are extremely comfortable for long days. They are made of mesh fabric, making them super breathable for your feet, and they will absorb the long standing and walking hours required during clinical rounds. They retail for $42.99 On Amazon…

Planner

You will need a planner; you’ve got to have one, because it helps you stay on track. This INDEME planner is spacious and contains areas for important dates, notes, addresses, and phone numbers. It’s not too large and you can fit it in your budget for only $13.99 by Amazon

Water Bottle

Hydration is so important in nursing school and it can get easy to forget to drink water, when you have other things on your mind. That’s why I love this Venture Pal Large water bottle; merely looking at it inspires you to take a sip, and by the end of the 1 gallon, you feel accomplished. It is available on Amazon for $19.99 inn 14 other colors.

A good Stethoscope

The importance of a reliable stethoscope cannot be underestimated. Although there are more advanced kinds, the 3M Littman Lightweight II S.E. stethoscope is a great start for a new nursing student. It comes in 5 colors and will accompany you throughout nursing school. Find it on Amazon for $41.99

Pen light

This is one of the most important items you will also use during clinical rounds, because it is useful for checking pupil reactions in patients (You will learn about this soon enough during your program).. This CAVN Reusable LED Medical Penlight with Pupil Gauge is an inexpensive place to start, and it comes in colorful colors too. For only $8.99 on Amazon, you get 2 penlights.

Nursing Tote

Having to hold books and papers in your hands all day eventually gets very uncomfortable. A tote, especially one as cute as the ESVAN Original Floral Water Resistant Tote is a great and cute choice for clinical. It is spacious enough to accommodate your nursing books and it also has the two pouches on the side, for your water bottle and anything else. Find it at $17.99 on Amazon

Clipboard

During your clinical rounds, you may have a lot of documents that you use for your documentation, that you have to carry around. A clipboard is essential because it allows you the ability to write comfortably while standing or sitting. Even better, this clipboard by TRIBE RN has interior storage and cheat sheets, to allow you keep all your documentation safe. It retails for $19.97 on Amazon.

A good pen

Pens are essential to nursing students, and depending on your preference, you may choose one kind over the other. A lot of students like to have the option of different colors, to differentiate things from each other. Instead of having to carry 20 pens to class, maybe consider a pen like the BIC 4-Color Ballpoint Pen. It’s 4 colors in one pen, and for $4.99 on Amazon, you can purchase a pack of 3.