#12 The Nursing School Starter Pack

Thinking about nursing school? Before you spend hundreds of dollars on viral study supplies and aesthetic note-taking systems, listen to this episode. I am sharing everything I wish I knew before my first semester, from the supplies that are actually worth investing in to the things I completely regret buying. I talk about our favorite clinical essentials, the study methods that helped me succeed, and the biggest lessons we learned while navigating exams, clinicals, and the NCLEX. I also dive into the realities no one warns you about, including imposter syndrome, balancing school with real life, learning how to think like a nurse, and why staying organized matters more than having perfect notes. Whether you are starting prerequisites, preparing for your first clinical, or counting down the days until nursing school begins, this episode is your complete survival guide. In this episode, I cover: • The best stethoscopes, shoes, bags, and clinical essentials • What nursing supplies are actually worth your money • Study methods that improve retention and exam scores • The apps and tools I used throughout nursing school • Clinical survival tips • What no one tells you about nursing school • How I stayed organized and avoided burnout Remember, the goal is not to be the perfect nursing student. The goal is to become a safe, compassionate nurse.