Not really sure if im posting in the right forum bit ...
but i was just wondering if anyone knew what we need to buy before the course starts??do we get a list from the uni on what we need to get? such as books etc and other implements??
I know the course doesnt start till september but im really keen to get everything ready ...especially if its gonna cost a lot of money so i can spread the cost over the next few months!!
Sarah
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J ™ is planning to get together some packs of essential items for new student midwives, so maybe you will want to wait a little while and see if you would like one of them, they will be cheaper than buying things one at a time in the shops?

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Midwifemissy x

Student Midwife 2007
Student uni rep
Educational Resources Manager

Please help us raise funds for a bereavement room in Honey's memory by taking part in the SMNET Auction & Raffle here thanks x

oooh sounds interesting.What kinda thing is going to be in the packs??and is J ™ going to be doing them for definate?
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I would get one of the packs they look great and also get yourself a Mayes or Myles they pretty much cover everything you need as a good starting point xx
Also a good anatomy and physiology book, Stable is good, but I think for starting off its a bit wordy and too deep, so perhaps the Wylie book, Anatomy and Physiology for midwives (or something similar) is an easy starting book x
Also the Johnson and Taylor book, skills for midwifery practice
Otherwise, just lots of black ballpoints, folders paper, shed loads of spare ink for your printer etc...

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Have you just been offered a place? If so and you want a mentor please post in post this forum (also post here if you would like a mentee)

What do you suggest.. Mayes or Myles? Whichever is most recent?

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It is whichever you prefer, I personally preferred Myles, so bought that one. I suggest looking at both, then deciding whcih you like best.

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Midwifemissy x

Student Midwife 2007
Student uni rep
Educational Resources Manager

Please help us raise funds for a bereavement room in Honey's memory by taking part in the SMNET Auction & Raffle here thanks x

I would also get a stethoscope, as most community mentors (IME) don't like sharing. Also a pinnard for community, so then your mentors have no excuse to not teach you to use it, though ideally they should all have one and use it.