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Our favorite “Top Ten” nurse mugs

7. 10 ways to know you’re a student nurse
Nursing school will make you act a little strange! Number five on the list of “10 ways to know you’re a student nurse” is a case in point: You learn a new skill and you can’t wait to go home and practice on (or threaten!) a loved one. This mug is the perfect gift for the nursing student in your life.

10. You know the Braden Scale by heart, but have to look up a loved one’s birthday.
9. You have three backpacks to carry all your books.
8. You strive to find a gait belt that matches your scrubs.
7. You realize during clinical post-conference that you either need a stronger deodorant or forgot to put it on again!
6. Cheetos, gummy bears, string cheese and a soda are considered a well-balanced meal.
5. You learn a new skill and can’t wait to go home and practice on (or threaten to) a loved one!
4. You mentally start developing a care plan for everyone you meet.
3. You go out with classmates and all you talk about is pharmacology.
2. You have a permanent kyphosis from lugging your books around.
1. NCLEX—ARGHHHHH!


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Marijke Durning

Marijke is a professional writer who began her working career as a registered nurse over 25 years ago. After working in clinical areas ranging from rehab to intensive care, as a floor nurse to a supervisor, she found she could combine her extensive health knowledge with her love of writing. Although she has been published in a wide variety of publications for professionals and the general public, her passion is writing for the every day person to promote health literacy.

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