10 Things to Know and Have for Nursing School

Nursing school is hard, especially during times like these. That’s why we worked with our community of clinicians and nurses to compile a short and handy list of 10 things to have and know for nursing school! These must-have items make fantastic gift ideas for nurses.

Must-Have Products

1. The right scrubs and awesome shoes that can last a full day in the classroom and clinic.
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2. A versatile stethoscope that provides clear heart, lung, and body sounds for both adult and pediatric patients. A quality stethoscope is needed to measure blood pressure.
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3. Compression socks/stockings to ease being on your feet all day long. These will help with circulation and prevent pain. 15-20mmHg is best for the most effective compression.
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4. A small bottle of hand sanitizer that will fit into your pocket so you can wash your hands between patients.
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5. A handy watch for when you can't reach your phone to check the time.
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Important things to Know/Remember
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6. Failure isn’t the end of the world; resilience is key to success.
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7. Remind yourself why you started! Doing this will keep you motivated for the hardest days.
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8. Every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours. Make your impact positive and great.
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9. Build a relationship with nursing students a semester ahead of you. They can send you their old syllabus and give you a headstart on topics!
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10. Optimize your study habits so you can get through nursing school successfully. Dedicate one day each week to reviewing old notes and strengthening your knowledge.
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Eko is honored to work with Chris Hernandez on this article, who is a nursing student at the Bronx Community College Nursing program in NYC. Chris uses Eko stethoscopes during school clinical settings and while tutoring first-semester nursing students. While in school, Chris works as a medical scribe at CityMD and aspires to become an ER Trauma RN after graduation.