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SURVIVING Nursing School *MUST HAVES* 🩺 (What I wish I knew before day 1)✨
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items If I could restart nursing school tomorrow, I’d buy these first.
Real must-haves that save time, sanity, and your GPA. Plus, some cute apparel 💗
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Study Essentials
Clinical Must-Haves
ADHD-Friendly Study Tools
Study Essentials
Everything you need to stay organized and on top of your work in nursing school. These helped me keep my notes together and reduce stress!
I LOVE my dry erase board. Very helpful for writing and re writing things that you need to memorize.
Dry-Erase Boards & Whiteboards
I would recommend a binder for each class. You may also need one for system disorder templates and one for pharmacology templates. I’d recommend organizing them by alphabetical order 🫶🏼 but do whatever works best for you 💓
1.5" 3 Ring Binder w/ 5 Tabs, Green
Start learning dosage
FREE Basic Dosage Calculation Conversion Sheet.
This is the ONE thing you MUST have!! I really thought that they were being dramatic about having a planner (and you need a bigger one) but they were not! Get you a planner if you don’t get anything else 🫶🏼💓
Forvencer 18 Month Academic Planner 2026-27, 8.5x11, Teal
Looking to start studying before your first day of nursing school, but don’t know where to start?
This is the guide that I WISH I had before I started. 20 pages! Feel free to check it out 🫶🏼💗
Before Nursing School Starter Bundle | 20-Page Nursing Student Study Guide + Pharmacology Sheets | Learn the Basics Before Class Starts
These keep your notes clean and protected all semester! Perfect for important handouts you don’t want getting ruined.
Sheet Protectors
Perfect for nursing school—quick to throw in between classes, great for listening to lectures or review videos, and super convenient for hands-free studying on the go.
AirPods
I chose dry erase flash cards, because writing things over and over helps to commit things to memory. However, I also bought regular flash cards, too.
120 Pcs Multicolor Dry Erase Index Cards 4x6
You better believe I would have had these on day 1 if I had known about them! Study smarter, not harder—rewrite, erase, repeat until it sticks!! Trust me, this works!
Target
Don’t forget your dry erase markers! They also come in handy when teaching others. They say “you know the material if you can teach it to others!”
Dry Erase Markers
If I could only recommend ONE thing to get you through nursing school, this would be it!! I’m all about NOT overspending, but this is one of the BEST resources out there and totally worth every penny!! If you’re looking to get a head start on school,...>>>. CLICK the link BELOW & get ready to PASS!!!
💡 Perfect for busy students who need to understand concepts FAST.
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Simple Nursing
Clinical Must-Haves
Perfect for clinicals—stores your brain sheet, notes, and paperwork all in one place. Keeps everything organized and easily accessible during your shift.
Clipboard With Storage
The more expensive option, but this is the stethoscope most nursing students end up using—and for good reason. Clear sound, reliable for vitals and assessments, and will last you through school and into your first job! If you lose things easily- mayb...
Littman Stethoscope Classic Iii
You’ll need these for pupil checks and assessments during clinical. Small, easy to carry, and something you don’t want to forget.
Pen Light
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If you’re looking for a more affordable option-check this stethoscope out!
MDF MD One Premium Stainless Steel Stethoscope
You NEED a watch with a second hand for clinicals—vitals depend on it. Simple, reliable, and something you don’t want to forget
Secondhand Watches
I love this because you can fold it up and put it in your pocket! Plus, you have your cheat sheets!
Nursing Clipboard Foldable 3 Layers Aluminum
Great for carrying clinical supplies, lunch, water bottle, planner, pens, badge reel, and all the random things nursing students somehow need. Easy to wipe clean and roomy enough for long clinical or work days.
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BOGG BAG Original Tote – Durable, Washable
Don’t forget to add a little fun to your bag!!
KJML 30pcs DIY Charms for Bogg Bag
Let’s add a little excitement to your bag! Clinical is stressful, but having a cute bag makes it just a tad bit easier 🫶🏼💕
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10PCS Nurse Life Acrylic Medical Bag Charms
One of the BEST scrubs out and super cute colors. Click my link to get a discount, or use code LeahGalligher 🫶🏼🫶🏼
Uniforms World Scrubs Official Site - Medical Uniforms & Apparel
In love with this one!! 🫶🏼💓
Future Nurse T-Shirt | Leopard Print Nurse Stethoscope Design - TikTok Shop
How I bought necessities during school. It definitely comes in handy if you don’t over spend :)
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ADHD-Friendly Study Tools
Once I started using different colors, everything finally started to click. Color coding makes everything easier to follow and remember
Colorful Pens
Helps keep your ADHD brain on track—quick reminders, visual cues, and makes studying feel way less overwhelming
Sticky Notes
Dividers are a must if your brain gets overwhelmed. Separating each module/chapter makes everything easier to find and way less chaotic
Binder Dividers
This is a game changer if you struggle to stay focused. Seeing time pass makes it easier to start, stay on track, and not feel overwhelmed
Visual Timer
Can’t forget the highlighters!
Highlighters