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title: Must-Have Buys for New Nurse Practitioner Students | ThriveAP
description: By New NP Student Shabnam Sabur My favorite part of starting a new school year has always been back-to-school shopping. Everything is shiny and clean and new—what’s not to love? I’ll be starting my nurse practitioner program in a few weeks and wanted to share a list of things that I think every new grad … Must-Have Buys for New Nurse Practitioner Students Read More »
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# Must-Have Buys for New Nurse Practitioner Students

By New NP Student [Shabnam Sabur](https://thriveap.com/blog/how-my-medical-mission-trip-got-me-np-mindset)

My favorite part of starting a new school year has always been back-to-school shopping. Everything is shiny and clean and new—what’s not to love? I’ll be starting my nurse practitioner program in a few weeks and wanted to share a list of things that I think every new grad student should have. I wanted the list to be practical, but also wanted to share items that are cute and fun! I hope you guys enjoy and please feel free to comment and share items that you think are an absolute must for a new school year.

**Flats, flats, flats!**

I love shoes just as much as the next girl. Here are a few pairs I found stylish yet comfortable enough to walk around campus in all day: 

*Affordable*

[Lucky Brand Emmie Flats](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008M4Z8E4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008M4Z8E4&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwthriveapc-20&linkId=4KSOIVQFU42E5NAG) $59, [Sperry Boat Shoe](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SG0WBI0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00SG0WBI0&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwthriveapc-20&linkId=VU4SXSGPVQC4EUJ3) $52-$87, and [TOMS ‘Classic’ Slip-On](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XR4OC0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000XR4OC0&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwthriveapc-20&linkId=JXP5FSAJTL4Z5RFH) $47-$58

*Splurge*

[MICHAEL Michael Kors Fulton Moc ](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UNN3E0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002UNN3E0&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwthriveapc-20&linkId=J7RAMQL4DTJDE2VV)$99-$110, [Tory Burch Reva Ballet Flat](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083DYW3C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0083DYW3C&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwthriveapc-20&linkId=XE4F3EKCRJ6L3XDA) $225-$235, and [Tieks ](https://tieks.com)$175

**Stylish Agenda **

I have vowed to be more organized as a grad student than I was in undergrad, so a planner is a must! These planners come with stickers and fun quotes that make organizing much more exciting: 

*Affordable* 

[Ban.do 17 Month Classic Agenda](https://www.amazon.com/2016-Ban-do-Month-Classic-Agenda/dp/B00YYLTGSI/ref=sr_1_3?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1437364924&sr=8-3&keywords=Ban.do+17+Month+Classic+Agenda) $20, [Lilly Pulitzer Agenda](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZGQ4XBK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00ZGQ4XBK&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwthriveapc-20&linkId=K3WGSL2PKQWRU6CO) $22-$34, and [Moleskine Weekly Planner](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O80WC2C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00O80WC2C&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwthriveapc-20&linkId=PQ4N4UVXUMPFVTTH) $24

*Splurge*

[Kate Spade 17 Month Agenda](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X3NZ5VU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00X3NZ5VU&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwthriveapc-20&linkId=MEGXA6YDAIBCQ2XI) $30-$36 and [Paper Source 12 Month Planners](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0115BIF2W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0115BIF2W&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwthriveapc-20&linkId=VF3TME5FGH3235BP) $20-$40

**Messenger Bag**

I needed something to safely carry my laptop, books, water bottle, keys, etc so I placed an order online for a [Timbuk2 ](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZ15TEY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00HZ15TEY&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwthriveapc-20&linkId=A3OF7HNGRCXUKIPO)[messenger bag ](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZ15TEY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00HZ15TEY&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwthriveapc-20&linkId=A3OF7HNGRCXUKIPO)this week. I’m putting these handmade in San Francisco bags in both the affordable and splurge categories because there’s a comfortable price for everyone. And, even better, you can create your own customized bag if you want! $49-$269

***What’s on your back to school shopping list?***

 

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