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Nursing Student Essentials 🩺
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items There are SO many things I wish I would’ve invested in during nursing school. These items are all things that would’ve made my life so much easier. Whether it’s simulation labs, skills labs, clinical shifts, lectures, online lectures, or whatever nur...
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Wants, Not Needs
Clinicals
These are all things that would’ve made my life easier during my clinical shifts!
This is something I wish I would’ve invested in during my time in nursing school. It would’ve been extremely useful especially during simulations and clinicals. There are so many papers you are carrying whether it’s report sheets for patients, simula...
Nursing Clipboard Foldable Pocket Size-Nursing Edition Cheat Sheets ...
These are my all time favorite pens to use! They dry quickly and are great for note taking—especially during report!
Sharpie S-Gel Pens—Pearl White, Medium (0.7mm)
These aren’t essential, but they get a lot of compliments, and they make it exciting. Nursing school is full of obstacles and countless, nonstop stress, so anything that can bring a little joy is so worth it in my book.
8pcs Funny Badge Reels
These shoes are extremely comfortable. They offer fantastic support, and as a person with neuropathy in my feet from diabetes, they allow extra room for my feet to naturally move and realign when I’m standing or walking so I highly recommend these!
Men's Bondi SR
This watch is very classy, yet basic. It’s a good find because it has a second hand, and it’ll be useful when counting time when tracking beats or respirations.
COACH® Outlet | Keane Watch
A solid penlight isn’t just for pupils — it’s your pocket-sized tool for checking vitals, spotting wounds, and looking sharp in every assessment. Bright, reliable, and always ready when you need it.
Penlight
These socks might seem small, but they’re lifesavers. After 12-hour shifts, running from room to room, they keep your legs from screaming at you. You’ll walk out of the hospital tired but not destroyed — a little comfort that keeps you going when you...
Men's Compression Socks
The Owala FreeSip isn’t just a bottle — it’s your secret weapon in nursing school. Flip, sip, chug, or toss it in your bag without spilling a drop. Long shifts, back-to-back labs, or clinical chaos? You stay hydrated, focused, and one step ahead whil...
FreeSip Owala Tumbler
Lectures
If you’re anything like me, you LOVE stationery—you’ll love this notebook as well. I prefer plain paper without lines to give myself a bit of creative freedom, but they offer ruled notebooks as well. This brands notebooks are extremely sturdy, and I ...
Moleskine Student Cahier Journal
AirPods 4 are clutch for lectures and study sessions. Toss ‘em in, tune out the noise, and actually absorb the material without distractions. Quick calls with classmates, podcasts, or review videos? All seamless. Keeps you focused, mobile, and one st...
AirPods 4
A solid set of highlighters turns chaos into clarity. Key points jump off the page, your notes stay organized, and your brain actually remembers what matters. Lectures, textbooks, or slides — suddenly, everything clicks.
Zebra Mildliners
Wants, Not Needs
This stethoscope is almost ESSENTIAL if you’re able to afford it after you start working. This stethoscope—I swear you could hear their blood moving in their toes when you’re listening to their heart! You can adjust the volume, you can adjust the typ...
Eko CORE 500™ Digital Stethoscope
This is such a helpful find. She is a fantastic person to use as a resource during nursing school. She absolutely helped me in a lot of different classes. There are a plethora of resources available in here to help study and retain information!
The Complete Nursing School Bundle
Simple Nursing is the go-to because it cuts through the noise. No fluff, no hour-long lectures — just clean, straight facts that actually stick. It turns the hardest concepts into quick hits you can remember under pressure, boosts your scores, and sa...
SimpleNursing Subscription
The iPad A16 isn’t just a tablet — it’s your lecture sidekick. Fast, sleek, and powerful, it handles note-taking, PDFs, videos, and apps without slowing down. Organize everything, highlight what matters, and keep all your study tools in one place.
iPad A16
The Apple Pencil USB-C is your precision weapon for lectures. Jot notes, draw diagrams, and annotate slides with zero lag. Smooth, fast, and always ready — keeps your notes clean and your brain sharp when it matters most.
Apple Pencil (USB-C)