Everything I actually used in nursing school — not the overpriced fluff. Clinical essentials, study tools, and survival items that made it through exams, skills check-offs, and long hospital days.
Sections
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Study Essentials
Clinical Must-Haves
Comfort for Those LOOOOONG Days
Survival Extras
Study Essentials
Totally worthy it for drawing out & labeling every model, and rewriting those messy notes in a way that sticks!
Apple Pencil (USB-C) - Precision Stylus
Worth the subscription! Organizing each class by tab makes studying so much less overwhelming. Also perfect to import PowerPoints.
Notability
Clinical schedules change constantly. A flexible planner helps you keep up when life gets chaotic.
Undated Weekly Goals Planner A5 Notebook
Assign one color for each class & use in your planner!
Mr. Pen Pastel Highlighters Set, 8 pcs
I switched to everything digital and never went back. Being able to search handwritten notes before exams saved me so much time!
Apple iPad 11-inch A16, 128GB, Pink
Clinical Must-Haves
Go ahead and splurge. Don’t buy the cheapest option. You’ll use this long after graduation.
3M Littmann Classic III Stethoscope, 27" Raspberry
Everyone in clinical will have a very similar stethoscope & yours will disappear. Go ahead and personalize yours!
Personalized Stethoscope Name Tag Charm
Fits in your scrub pocket and saves you from looking up those lab values!
Nursing Clipboard Foldable w/Cheat Charts, Pink
You will lose disposable ones or the batteries will die. Rechargeable is cheaper long term
RISEMART Rechargeable LED Pen Light for Nurse
More useful than you expect!
MEUUT 2 Pack 8in Medical Trauma Shears
For jotting down vitals, report notes, and things you need to look up later. Plus fits in your scrub pocket
feela 3 Pack Mini Hardcover Notebooks A6
Comfort for Those LOOOOONG Days
Start wearing these in school. Your future veins will thank you
fenglaoda Compression Socks 6 Pairs Unisex
Clinical days are long. Enough said.
Secret Clinical Strength Antiperspirant Women, 0.5 oz
You’ll appreciate these during long patient care days
Goody Ouchless Hair Elastics, 10 Ct, Black
Survival Extras
Perfect for adult lunchables. Even better when you don’t get a real lunch break
4 Pack 4-Compartment Bento Snack Containers
Hydration = clearer thinking
Plus leak resistant & keeps drinks cold all day
HydroJug Traveler 40oz Water Bottle - Cream
Super cute & trendy. Helpful during late-night studying sessions
livho Oversized Rectangle Eyewear Frame
Your back will feel clinical days. Recovery matters.
