Your ultimate must-have essentials for nursing school

Must haves to make it through clinicals, lectures and all nighters.

A Parsons

4/16/20262 min read

an open book sitting on top of a desk next to a computer
an open book sitting on top of a desk next to a computer

Many of us going to nursing school are not exactly 18 years old anymore. It may feel a little overwhelming, okay ALOT overwhelming, trying to figure out what exactly you need to make it through not only lectures, labs but on top of that Clinical.

The good news is, you’re not alone—I’ve been there too. Here are some of the products that helped me stay organized, keep my sanity, and stay looking cute along the way.

Foldable clipboard
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Pens that glide across your paper like butter
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Clove Sneakers
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Figs- Pants
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Figs- Top
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Figs- Jacket
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If you can swing it, FIGS scrubs are definitely worth it. They’re incredibly soft and have a great fit—comfortable enough to feel like you’re in pajamas, but still polished enough to look professional and ready to handle your clinical work with confidence. Comes in so many cute colors!

(Just be sure to order whatever color your school requires)

A nurse is attending to a patient in a hospital.
A nurse is attending to a patient in a hospital.

If FIGS aren’t in the budget, I definitely recommend investing in a good pair of Clove shoes. During those 12-hour shifts, my feet were absolutely killing me—these made a huge difference. They come in a variety of cute designs, but be sure to check your program’s dress code, as some schools require all-white or all-black footwear.

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a pair of white shoes sitting on top of a tiled floor
Puffer Tote-Bag
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a woman in a blue scrub suit holding a stethoscope
a woman in a blue scrub suit holding a stethoscope

A sturdy, spacious bag that can comfortably fit your stethoscope, lecture notes, water bottle (like a Stanley), and anything else you need to get through those long days.

A clipboard that fits right in my scrubs YES PLEASE!

**Bonus it has little cheat sheats with lab values, Vital Signs, and more!

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a person holding a laptop

As a nurse we can stay calm during a Level lll Trauma, but if you steal our pen you'll see a full out mental breakdown

four assorted-color pens
four assorted-color pens

Your going to need to stay hydrated, because those long days and sleepless nights are going to feel like full on mental warfare. But I promise you got this! Treat yourself and your body to a new and super cute, SPILL PROOF Stanley

Leakproof Stanley
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a woman in a pink suit holding a pink coffee cup
3 M Littman Classic lll
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a person holding a light bulb

Still use my Littman today worth the investment 100%