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Nursing School Survival Checklist

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So you got into the program? Congratulations! Now let’s make sure you have everything you need to succeed!
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Study Materials

 
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This was my go to when I was preparing for the TEAS.
TEAS Study Resources and Strategies
 
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Relax and learn at the same time!
Anatomy Coloring Book, The
 
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Simple nursing breaks down all the topics you will encounter in school into easy to remember songs, fun images, and key points!
Simple Nursing

Tools of the Trade

 
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Don’t waste your money on cheap tools! You will reach for your stethoscope many time every single shift, make sure the one you choose can handle the job! The Littman Classic III is a great balance of price and quality, excellent choice for new nurses...
Classic III Stethoscope
 
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Literally the best shears I have ever seen! Can cut through anything and never go dull.
Raptor® Shears
 
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You will need one for school, but you’ll never use it once you graduate so don’t spend a ton on it
Penlights
 
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This is small enough to fit in the leg pocket of most scrub pants. It allows you to carry your report sheets and paper to take notes in clinical without having something cumbersome that will get in the way
Trifold Clipboard
 
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Nice to have but definitely not a must!
Fingertip Pulse Oximeter Blood Oxygen Monitor