

I don’t go overboard with these but a few can be helpful in finding information quickly.Īvery Big Tab Insertable Plastic Dividers, Two-Tone Colors, Two Pockets, 5-Tab Set (11982) In my school binders, I almost always had one section for the syllabus and schedule, one for week-to-week content, one for any projects or longer term assignments, and a final section for blank paper or relevant sheets (brainstorm sheets, other templates provided in class).

I don’t remember where I got them, but after graduation I pulled them from my med-surg binder and now use them for my CEU paperwork and job materials. I can reuse them if I end up not keeping the content in the binder after the semester is over. I have a set that is water resistant and bright colors. Tabbed dividers with pockets: I like to spring for the nice heavy duty ones so that I don’t have to replace them as often. The point is, if I pick up the binder, I can easily see what’s coming due soon and I can cross off the things I’ve completed.Īvery Economy Showcase View Binder with 1 Inch Round Ring, White, 1 Binder (19601) The front window is where I kept my class assignment schedule, and the back window is for either a reading list or perhaps an associated lab schedule.
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The clear windows in the front and back covers of binders are key for me. *Beware, if you do this, you gotta’ make sure the current one is actually current for every class. If I was on campus on foot, I would leave each of my class binders at home and carry a smaller binder with only current papers for each class. To be fair, I drove to class, had access to parking, and had only one or two classes per day. I like one for each class with clear front and back windows and inside pockets. Three ring binders: This may seem obvious but I have some requirements. Top 10 School Supplies for Nursing Students Not all things on all lists are perfect for everyone. Take the things that you think work for you and toss the rest aside. You can also listen to this content in the episode found here.Īs a reminder, these are just one nurses’ favorites. The clinical list is very different and, in my opinion, way more fun to shop. None of the following supplies are for clinicals, just classroom settings. I kept all my class materials and notes very organized, and then used them later to prep for finals and boards. Students get piles of outlines, handouts, articles and other papers week after week. The list I am about to lay down just happens to be the stuff I use(d) to keep me organized throughout the semester. Clearly he doesn’t have the love for office supplies and organization that I do, so we’re going to leave him out of this conversation for now.

I asked my pal and graduate student, Brad, what school supplies he felt were essential for nursing students.
