What to Put in Your Nursing School Clinical Bag

Stethoscope, watch, notebook, drug guide, snacks, what's essential.

Pack light but right.

Essentials

Stethoscope. Watch with second hand. Pens (multiple, including black). Small notebook. Drug guide pocket book (or app). Penlight. Hemostat (optional). Bandage scissors (optional, often nurses share).

Personal

Snack (granola bar). Water bottle. Backup pair of socks. Hand sanitizer. Lip balm. Hair ties.

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