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September 3, 2013Starting nursing school has the ability to turn even the nicest of people into something different. Are you curious as to what a nursing student actually looks like? nurse-school-rankings.com created an infographic depicting the various parts of a nursing student. Here are a few things that sum up the anatomy of a nursing student:
Attire
– Bright white scrubs, all the time.
– First time wearing colors is so exciting!
– Proudly worn stethoscope and blood pressure cuff.
– Heavy bag full of books for studying in the spare few minutes between patients.
– Sensible shoes for keeping up with fast-moving nurses.
Attitude
– Constantly reminds everyone about health:
– Wash your hands.
– Drink plenty of water.
– Would rather give a shot than drink one at the bar.
Habits
– Picks apart every medical drama on television.
– Yells at TV: A real doctor would never do that!
– Attempts to diagnose every symptom at home, no matter how embarrassing.
– Constantly checks vital signs.
– Grossing out all non-nursing students at the table.
Social Life (or Lack Thereof)
– Study groups with fellow nursing students.
– Takeout food and coffee. Lots of coffee.
– Practices vocabulary and technique on the family.
– Bonus: Offspring and siblings learn medical jargon and use it correctly.
Source: nurse-school-rankings.com