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Supply Guide for Beginner Nursing Students
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items When it comes to college, there are necessities you must have in order to make it through your classes more efficiently and successfully. However, when it comes to being a nursing student (especially a new one), there are some more supplies that are ...
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Technology
Medical Equipment
Home Must-Haves
General Supplies
Technology
With everything becoming digital in our modern world, you definitely need certain electronics to get you through school or else you'd be unable to do assignments!
Although smartwatches may not be allowed during clinical at some colleges, I love my smartwatch for daily activities, hiking, running, walking, going to the gym, and when I'm at work at the hospital. It's a game changer to be able to receive and chec...
The green 40mm Galaxy Watch 7 is the specific one I have and love it, but there are other sizes and colors!
The green 40mm Galaxy Watch 7 is the specific one I have and love it, but there are other sizes and colors!
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 WiFi/Bluetooth 40mm Smartwatch
Every college student in general needs a good, reliable laptop for their ebooks, assignments, quizzes, and much more!
While the exact laptop I have is the HP Envy x360 2-in-1 15.6" Touch Screen fh0013dx, it seems like they discontinued it because it's not available on websites like Best Buy… but this laptop is very similar and has great reviews!
While the exact laptop I have is the HP Envy x360 2-in-1 15.6" Touch Screen fh0013dx, it seems like they discontinued it because it's not available on websites like Best Buy… but this laptop is very similar and has great reviews!
HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14, Windows 11 Home, 14", Touch screen, Intel® Core ...
Here's another great laptop recommendation with a bit better specs! If I get a newer laptop at some point, this will be my choice for sure!
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16" 2-in-1 Touch screen Laptop
Medical Equipment
Some of the most important medical equipment for nursing school and beyond!
Every nursing student needs to have a Sphygmomanometer in their pile of supplies, and a lot of programs require that you get one yourself! Plus it's great to have one to practice on yourself or on others, whether at home or in lab!
So here's a decently priced one with great reviews! This is the one I got!
So here's a decently priced one with great reviews! This is the one I got!
Greater Goods Sphygmomanometer, Latex-Free Manual Blood Pressure Cuff
The most important item you'll need for nursing school and as a nurse in general is your stethoscope. Littmann is a top seller for stethoscopes that last a long time and are great quality! My own is the Littmann Classic III black rainbow edition and ...
Littmann® Classic III™ Stethoscope
A lot of programs require pen lights for easily checking pupils, throats, and doing other assessments! These specifically have a pupil gauge on the side for easy referencing.
CAVN Pen Light with Pupil Gauge LED Penlight for Nurses Doctors, 2 Pcs ...
While a lot of programs don't require you to have your own pulse ox, I decided to get one for the purpose of having it to use even beyond nursing school! I work with a lot of nurses that have their own they keep on them for a quick check when a vital...
Innovo Medical iP900AP Deluxe Fingetip Pulse Oximeter (Off-white)
In case you would prefer to not have pen lights for assessments, these are a great option as well! You can even hook it on your badge reel if desired.
Uniclife 5 Pack Mini LED Keychain Light
Home Must-Haves
Some great additions to your house or apartment for school!
Something that helped my brother through nursing school and helps me is a whiteboard! I personally have a stand for it since I'm renting a house and don't want to make too many holes in the walls!
This helps you keep track of important information, allows you to write out notes and other information, and study! I highly recommend a whiteboard to anyone in nursing school or even similar fields!
This helps you keep track of important information, allows you to write out notes and other information, and study! I highly recommend a whiteboard to anyone in nursing school or even similar fields!
VUSIGN Magnetic White Board 36" x 24"
This is the easel I have for my whiteboard since I cannot mount it on the wall! This one would be great for anyone using a whiteboard in their home/apartment that can't mount things on the walls!
Royal & Langnickel Aluminum Artist Easel
Along with the plain whiteboard for studying, I also have a calendar one up in my living room space! This helps a ton with keeping up to date on exams, appointments, and more, whether school or personal life!
17 x 23 in. 3-in-1 Dry Erase Calendar Whiteboard with Corkboard Edge
General Supplies
From backpacks to favorite pens and other stationery items, there's always a need for general school supplies!
A good, decently large backpack is highly recommended because of the amount of textbooks (if physical), notebooks, laptop, and other supplies you'll have to carry around from class to class. This Wolfpak 25L backpack is the one I have and I love it! ...
WOLFpak 25L Black Backpack
I found out that although my backpack has a pouch internally that acts as a pencil case, I need a separate, travel friendly one. Having one like this helps take supplies like pencils and pens, my stethoscope, pen lights, and similar items to and from...
WEMATE Pencil Case, Large Storage Organizer for Stationery, Back
Uniball pens are some of my favorite because of how long they last, how smooth the writing is, and how great the pen ink itself is! Plus these are very comfortable to hold and write with even for longer periods of time.
Uniball™ 207 PLUS+ Gel Pen
These mechanical pencils are definitely my favorite because of how easy and comfortable they are to use! Super easy to refill the eraser and lead as well!
Pentel Mechanical Pencil, Twist-Erase
These Zebra pens are another favorite of mine, particularly for writing on thinner paper, because they aren't so thick in terms of the ink, which leads to less saturation.
Zebra Stainless Steel F-301 Ballpoint Pen
These reference cards are going to be a lifesaver in lecture, lab, and clinical, as well as in your own nursing career afterwards if you still need them! They can be incredibly helpful regardless of where you are when you need them.
Nursing Badge Reference Cards
Compression socks are an absolute necessity when you're working in healthcare on your feet all day. Not only will these help you with those 12-hour shifts, but they'll also help during clinical since they're often 8 hours long!
We don't need DVTs or spider veins! Wear your compression socks!
We don't need DVTs or spider veins! Wear your compression socks!
Copper Fit Compression Socks