I survived nursing school all while getting pregnant, already having a toddler, having a baby, getting pregnant again… oh and we were also Pandemic Guinea pigs for how to do clinicals in 2020. So. I feel like if I could do it, so can you, and these a...
Get one of these hard cases. The little bags some stethoscopes come in are not going to keep it protected and it’s impossible to stuff into it.
Stethoscope Case for 3M Littmann & MDF
I love that this folds up. This would be perfect for clinical.
Nursing Clipboard Foldable Aluminum 3 Layers
Things you have to have, mine as well make them cute!
MEUUT 3 Pack Pen Light & Medical Scissors
I never used an actual backpack, I much preferred a tote bag.
BAGSMART Lightweight Puffy Quilted Tote Bag
You will need multiple packs of these, trust me. If there’s options to get actual books and not just using a computer, get them. Something about reading on a piece of paper and highlighting makes things stick better in your brain.
Sharpie Clear View Highlighter Sticks, 8 Ct
We went through 100s of these medication templates in school. An absolute MUST!
Nursing Pharmacology Blank Medication Notebook
My nursing classes and clinicals were hoursssss long, make sure you have something to charge your devices. This one is awesome because you can plug it in or use it portable and you have both types of cables connected right to the charger pack.
Nusyddy 12000mAh USB-C Portable Charger
Spend. The. Money. I’ll say it again. Spend, the, money. A WELL working stethoscope is absolutely crucial. You WILL struggle doing the most basic and important task as a nurse if you do not have a good stethoscope.
3M Littmann Classic III Monitoring Stethoscope
Pens. So many pens. So making them aesthetically pleasing just makes it a little more fun!
Ddaowanx 6 Pcs 0.5mm Black Gel Pens
This was the main way I studied. I wrote EVERYTHING on assorted notecards for each section. I then took them with me everywhere. The salon, the bathtub, the restaurant, you name it, I had my notecards. Remember though, you need to UNDERSTAND the conc...
500PCS Colored 3x5 Inch Lined Flash Cards
Love this for all the little essentials like hand sanitizer, chapstick, etc.
RYYCDOI Nursing School Student Makeup Bag
Love that you get all these supplies AND the case here.
Four Candies 39PCS School Supplies Set Pink
A must. You do NOT want to get sick in nursing school.
Touchland Power Mist Hand Sanitizer Trio
I loved having fun little accessories like this to brighten the mood.
8 Pack Mini Funny Nurse Sticky Notes Set
To help keep papers separated for different classes or to highlight a certain page in a textbook. Plus they are so cute!
Cute Cartoon Bookmarks with Colorful Paperclip
You will spend a lot of time looking at screens, headaches are no fun in nursing school. Grab yourself some of these glasses, they are stylish and beneficial
WINTOO Blue Light Glasses 5 Pair - Square Frame
Dosage calf tests are usually immediate pass or fail, because obviously this is life or death for your patients. Get this book. Start practicing every single day.
Dosage Calculations for Nursing Students: Safe & Easy
There is no way you can remember all your assignments and classes without writing them down. Get yourself a planner. Staying organized is KEY.
Nursing School Study Planner 2025-2026
If you never hear of her during nursing school, you’re doing it wrong.
RegisteredNurseRN
Sometimes this will be filled with water, a lot of times it will be coffee and the rest it will be wine.
BrüMate Era 40oz Tumbler w/ Handle & Straw
Don’t spend money buying lunch every day. Save a little and be a bit healthier by packing a brain power and energy lunch/snacks.
Fit & Fresh Neoprene Insulated Lunch Bag
I always tested myself with quizlet before tests. You can even make your own set of note cards online.
