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required nursing text
Great deal on amazon. Saved lots on a required book for nursing. Great deal from amazon.

Excellent Reference Book - For Lawyers???
I work in law not medicine.I bought Taber's because of the many personal injury cases with which I was involved.People talk about legal language - nothing compares to medical terminology.
Great staple for anyone in the medical field
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary is all encompassing, defining the simplest to the most complex terms. To be honest, however, I rarely even open it because it came with access to their website for a 6 mo trial. Since I do most of my work (I'm still in school) on the computer, it's much easier for me to run a search than go get the book. Potential buyers: this is more of a "dictionary" than encyclopedia. You're not going to get long explanations but short definitions, otherwise it would be volumes and volumes long. One more thing: it's a very pretty book - well bound; having it on your book shelf makes you look like you actually might know what you're doing!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Dictionaries & Terminology    2. Medical    3. Medical / Nursing    4. Nursing - Reference    5. Reference    6. Medicine: General Issues    7. Reference works   

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Nursing Drug Handbook 2007
This book offers information that is consise, yet easy to read and comprehend. I encourage all my nursing students and co-workers to purchase the Sprinhouse Nursing Drug Handbook ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Clinical pharmacology    2. Drug Guides    3. Drugs    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Medical    6. Medical / Nursing    7. Nursing    8. Nursing - Reference    9. Medical / Nursing / Pharmacology    10. Pharmacology   

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Great Book!
I am a MA student and I bought this book to do PDR's for my classes. I am able to find all the drugs that I have to look up and it is a great book in that it's easy to read and understand when looking for the Indications, Contraindications, Dosage & Forms, etc. I recommend this book!

Simple & clear
I feel like this handheld software was worth my money - as a nursing student it is useful because it explains the action, dosage, side effects, contraindications, pharmacokinetics, and nursing considerations. It is more basic and complete than some other software that I have - in this way it is helpful for my needs. However, Mobipocket is a bit clumbsy and I wish it was easier to navigate.

Easy to use
The reason I chose to purchase these drug reference books for the county jail I work for, is that the text is very easy to use.You do not have to look in the index in the back of the book if you already know the generic name of the drug.A great majority of theprescribed medications are in generic form and this text is in alphabetical order, not by drug class, which many other texts use.My correction officers as well as I are very pleased with it! It makes our jobs much easier!
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Subjects:  1. Drug Guides    2. Medical    3. Medical / Nursing    4. Nursing - Pharmacology    5. Nursing - Reference    6. Medical / Nursing / Pharmacology    7. Nursing    8. Pharmacology    9. Reference works   

Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - General    2. Drug Guides    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Nursing - Pharmacology    6. Nursing - Reference    7. Medical / Nursing / Pharmacology    8. Nursing    9. Pharmacology    10. Reference works   

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Nurse's Pocket Guide
Everything I needed in a book on diagnoses, interventions and rationales.This is a great must-have for all new nursing students.

essential book
I used this book constantly throughout the first year of school. It is an essential for the firsty year.

Good as a guide
but not to be used solely for writing care plans and here's the main reason why: there are very few rationales. Too few. In the care plans I was required to write, I had to have scientific rationales for each and every intervention. This book includes some rationales but not one for each intervention. I did use this book some but it will not be enough alone for those whose teacher, like mine, requires quoted rationales for each intervention of your care plan. Furthermore, the new NANDA approved Nursing Diagnoses for 2005-2006 aren't included which I was expected to know and start using when applicable this school year.So I had to go out and buy a new care plan book.I think this guide is intended, as the title suggests, for Nurses already working as a pocket guide, and not specifically for nursing students.It is a bit too tall and heavy to keep in your pocket working in the hospital but you could leave it at your station.
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Subjects:  1. Medical    2. Medical / Nursing    3. Nursing - Assessment & Diagnosis    4. Nursing - Reference    5. Nursing   

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really a perfect pic
This book really helped me though out my preceptorship in the operating room. I was thrown in to this unit as a nursing student. the facility had never taken on senior nursing students in a long term segment (7 weeks) and didn't have any idea what to teach me or what to do with me. My preceptor handed me this book and by the end i was able to circulate and scrub on minor cases with complete confidence in what i was doing. it is concise in some areas, and detailed where it needs to be, gives great explinations and rationals. the only problem i found was the different tools. The west coast and the east coast have different names for the instruments, and the ones named in the book are more consistant with the names in the west. but other than that. love love loved it

Alexander's Care of the Patient in surgery
Many years ago I bougt this book. Now I have a new version. This book is very helpful to me. I would recomend it for everybody who work in operating room.

Very well pleased with this selection.
I own this book from school.It is a must for any student of surgery or nursing.It contains information vital to the understanding of the patient and the process of surgery and recovery. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Medical    2. Medical / Nursing    3. Nursing - Medical & Surgical    4. Nursing - Nurse & Patient    5. Nursing - Pediatric & Neonatal    6. Surgical Nursing    7. Therapeutics, Surgical    8. Medical / Nursing / Reference   

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great reference
I am a LPN Staff Development Coordinator for a Subacute LTC facility. Although the title is RNotes, I use this book freqently. It is a good clinical reference for myself and my staff. I felt this would cover more information then the LPNotes, therefore it is the reason for my purchase. It would be great for nursing students, clinical nurses or for Staff Development Coordinators who are suposed to know everything! Enjoy

The Second Edition Is Now Available
This is an updated review for Rnotes 2nd Edition. I had previously posted a review for the 1st Edition, and somehow it ended up in the 2nd Edition's review section as well. Nonetheless, here's what you'll find inside the new edition that you wont find in the first edition (copied straight from FA Davis' website):
essential for first year nursing
This flipbook is perfect for first year nurses because it presents valuable information in a easy to flip, erasable pad. The book has everything from lab values, CPR techniques, assessment data, insulin regimens, tables of meds that counteract each other, and I/O figures for measurement. I used this book a lot for labs during nursing school and liked flipping through to remember basics that would slip my mind. Its a great present for any nursing student or first year graduate. The book includes all ages from babies to the elderly, and presents infomation for all types of nursing. Its a great book also because pen marks wipe away by rubbing it off with alcohol (which is in every RN's pocket). The Rnotes also have other makes that are more specific but this is great because it encompasses a wide range of topics. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Medical    2. Medical / Nursing    3. Nursing - Fundamentals & Skills    4. Nursing - General    5. Nursing - Reference    6. Nursing   

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Cardiothoracic Surgicl Nursing
This is an easy to read book full of usable, practical information for the bedside nurse.All aspects of cardiothoracic nursing are covered in enough detail to make the reader a well informed practicioner. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cardiology    2. Chest    3. Heart    4. Medical    5. Medical / Nursing    6. Nursing    7. Nursing - General    8. Nursing - Medical & Surgical    9. Nursing - Nurse & Patient    10. Nursing - Reference    11. Perioperative Nursing    12. Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine    13. Surgery    14. methods    15. Cardiothoracic surgery    16. Medical / Cardiology    17. Surgical nursing   

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Great resource
This book is mainly for 1st semester nursing, although is can be used as a refresher throughout nursing.There are topics on reducing anxiety, developing confidence in your test-taking abilities, time management, how to study more effectively, and problem solving.It contains over 700 mulitple choice questions and 3 practice tests-- all with rationales for correct and incorrect answers.I didn't start using this book as a sort of pre-test study guide until late in my 1st semester; but once I started using it, I was surprised at what I did know, and the ones I didn't made sense after reading the rationales.The sections go along with the different the different topics taught in 1st semester, (ex.- Hygiene, Elimination Needs, Administration of Medications, etc...)If used as a pre-test study guide along with other material, this book can be a great asset for test taking success, and help to build confidence in the knowledge learned.
Proceed with caution. . . .
For a lot of nursing students this book may be helpful, however I really recommend reading it before you get into school because I have seen too many of my fellow classmates hitting this (and other study aides) rather than focusing on their textbooks and subsequently flunking out of nursing school. There are some good pointers here but any book that focuses on trying to teach "how to take a test" needs to be approached with caution. Critical thinking skills (as you may know) are important in nursing, however, as a former educator that decided to attend nursing school later in life, I can honestly say that you don't pick up those skills simply by reading a book on the topic, it takes time (years, not days) to learn how to think like a nurse. I once sat down with a group of my fellow nursing students, the ones making A's on just about everything and I asked them what they were doing to make such great grades. . . Their answer: sticking to the textbook and lecture notes and approaching the material in different modes of thought. They never used any study aides, no CD's, no practice exams. etc. I would recommend trying the same thing, especially during your foundation class. Stick with the textbook. When you come upon something that is hard to comprehend go to the library and read the same material from a different textbook. I've found some textbooks are far superior to others in explaining the material. Next, go to your professor and discuss the material one on one. I suppose the main thing I need to say is just be careful with any type of study aide because it may actually distract you from the main content. Most study aides simplify the material way too much and that is going to do you absolutely no good in nursing school.

Test Success: Test-Taking Techniques
Test Success: Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students 3rd ed. by Particia M. Nugent and Barbara A. VitaleRead more

Subjects:  1. Medical    2. Medical / Nursing    3. Nursing - Fundamentals & Skills    4. Nursing - Reference    5. Nursing - Test Preparation & Review    6. Nursing   

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flash cards
While these cards are good for basic review, they are missing some of the posterior muscles.

Quick Shipping & "New" Product was New
Subject line says it all. Hope to do business with you'all again.

These Aren't Flash Cards
I just received these.They're not flash cards.A flash card has a question (images, etc) on one side and answer(s) on the other.These cards just have info on both sides.They're review cards, not flash cards. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Anatomy    2. General    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Nursing - Reference   

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Solid Book
The title may just be a great attention getter but this really is one of the better NCLEX prep books. Buy this and and maybe another prep book with good rating and you are on your way to passing the NCLEX!

Guidance for studying
I bought this book to help study for 1st year RN, and it has been very helpfull!

The Best of the Books...
I just found out I passed my boards today! I initially bought the NSNA book, but found it was just too much. Seemed like it went too far into reviewing the systems, rather than focusing on the nursing process and prioritization. I borrowed this book from a friend, and let me tell you, I am so glad I did. This is the book you need to pass your boards! It is a quick read, hits all the high points, and throws a lot about the nursing process in as well. As a new RN, I highly RECOMMEND THIS BOOK! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Examination Questions    2. Licenses    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Nursing    6. Nursing - Reference    7. Nursing - Test Preparation & Review    8. Nursing Care    9. Study guides    10. United States   

Editorial Review

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Lots of errors
I noticed a lot of errors while using this book.When you are taking the exams - the answers don't match the rationale.For example - the book says the answer is #2, but the rationale matches the answer for #3.Not recommended.

MUST HAVE TO PASS
Love this book!Went through every question in the entire book as a review and also took Kaplan's prep class.Passed NCLEX with 75 questions.WOW!I owe passing to this book, seriously.If you're hard pressed for time, just do the questions in this book and learn from the answers.

good book
I used this while in nursing school and it is a excellent refresher and review after studying your text books & class lecture. I must admit I did not use it for the NCLEX because I misplaced it after Hurricane Katrina. I used the NSNA review book & Frye 3000 nursingbullets to study which were simplyexcellent and all you need to pass the NCLEX on first try. I still think the Lippincott Review is a good user friendly book so give it or the NSNA-RN a try. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Examination Questions    2. Examinations, questions, etc    3. General    4. Medical    5. Nursing    6. Nursing (General)    7. Nursing - Reference    8. Nursing - Test Preparation & Review    9. Study Guides   

Reviews (6)

It's OK.
This book does have alot of valuable info in it, however if you want to purchase a textbook that gives you quick, easy to follow facts this is NOT the book for you. I had to purchase this book for school and all of my classmates including myself complained about how hard it was to get quick, simple info from it. The explanations in this book are very complex and you have to read for a long time before finding what you want to know. Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist: A Positive Care Approach was the other book I had to buy for school, and it it much better than this book. I do not recommend this book.

Very Basic
I think this is a great book but it's a little too brief for what I was looking for. I needed more detail about each procedure, step-by-step. I found I had better luck with Alexander's Care of the Surgical Patient.

Instructor opinion
This year I have chosen the Berry & Kohn text. I think it is an excellent choice. I use this book in conjunction with Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist. Berry & Kohn is more extensive and includes more detail. However, I have not been able to find a text bank or instructor guide ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Medical    2. Medical / Nursing    3. Nursing - Medical & Surgical    4. Nursing - Nurse & Patient    5. Nursing - Reference    6. Operating Room Nursing    7. Operating Room Technicians    8. Perioperative Care    9. methods    10. Medical / Nursing / Reference    11. Nursing   

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This is the book to have
This is the book to have for anyone that has to write care plans.We all bought different books so we could share and this was by far the best out of at least 10 different books.It has everything we needed except a section on cultural sensitivity.If it had that you could not need any other book to write a care plan in school.

Great reference!!
This book is fantastic for its interventions and rationales.They are relatively straight-forward and make it easier in preparing a care plan.The book is divided into sections: Adult Health, Child Health, Maternal-Neonatal Health, Geriatric and Psych.There is an appendix in the back of the book listing many medical diagnoses and the related nursing diagnoses.I would highly recommend this book to any nursing student!

A must have!
I have compared several diagnosis books, and found this book to be the most helpful.It offers very specific care plans for each diagnosis, and is easy to follow.This book is also published in the form of index cards, but the BOOK version offers more plans for several nursing diagnosis. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Handbooks    2. Handbooks, manuals, etc    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Nursing - Assessment & Diagnosis    6. Nursing - Reference    7. Nursing Diagnosis    8. Patient Care Planning    9. Clinical & Internal Medicine    10. Medical / Nursing / Reference    11. Nursing   

Reviews (2)

Straight A's Medical Surgical Nursing
I used someone else's book who loves it, and is doing well with all the titles going into fourth semester now. It's a quick review of materials using a margin note system for overview, and more detail on that same page. Separated by subject, it's easier to read and find specifics than some review guides that mix up all the subjects. Also good for test review, my friend said the overviews in the marjins were enough to add points at test time.
There are better study guides
I bought this book because it had a CD-ROM with NCLEX-type questions. Unfortunately, the CD-ROM can't be used on computers without Windows 98 or higher. I took the disk to my college library, hoping to use the disk on one of the PC machines there, but I discovered that the disk has to be installed on the computer. Installing software on public computers is verboten at my school. This means the CD-ROM is basically worthless to me. The book itself is basically an outline of a Med-Surg nursing textbook. There are surprisingly few illustrations for a study guide.
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Subjects:  1. Examinations, questions, etc    2. Medical    3. Medical / Nursing    4. Nursing    5. Nursing - Medical & Surgical    6. Nursing - Nurse & Patient    7. Nursing - Reference    8. Nursing - Test Preparation & Review    9. Nursing Care    10. Outlines, syllabi, etc    11. Surgical nursing    12. Medical / Nursing / Medical & Surgical   

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Decent
I liked this CD - it has a lot of good information and is more fun than just reading a book. However, the animations get tedious after a while and I think they slow the review down some.
Critical Care Nursing Made Incredibly Easy CD-ROM
I thought that the CD was ok.

Great test review tool!
I love this CD! It is a great way to take a break from studying, have fun and still use your precious time effectively! It is filled with humor and even gives you praise for correct answers. If you answer incorrectly, you may get a pie in the face, or your desk may fall through a trap door in the floor! You can choose 3 different modes:endless lecture, problem patient, tedious textbook torture.You can then pick your content from a list of topics. I use it before our units tests to see what I still need to rewiew! Watch your test grades improve. I highly reccomend this fun CD for any nursing student, or anyone considering critical care. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Critical Care    2. Handbooks    3. Handbooks, manuals, etc    4. Intensive care nursing    5. Medical    6. Medical / Nursing    7. Nursing - Critical & Intensive care    8. Nursing Care    9. Medical / Nursing / Reference   

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Buggy Software
The software is extremely buggy; one wrong keypress or click and it crashes, causing you to lose all the questions you just answered. If you accidentally run it from the CD and not your disk (it requires the CD to be installed), it will mysteriously not save any of your scores. You won't know this until you launch the program again.

Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination Edition 3
I love this book it shows the answer next to the question. I use a piece of paper over the answer the answer the question. Check my answer and and read the logic with the question. I believe it is going to be very helpful in taking the NCLEX-RN test. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Medical    2. Medical / Nursing    3. Nursing - Reference    4. Test Preparation & Review    5. Medical / Nursing / Test Preparation & Review    6. Nursing   

Subjects:  1. Medical    2. Medical / Nursing    3. Nursing - Anesthesia    4. Nursing - Critical & Intensive care    5. Nursing - Reference    6. Medical / Nursing / Reference    7. Nursing   

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Very helpful
For our senior class, we have to turn in 10 of these tests with 75 questions and passing it with an 80% or more.Although, it's very time consuming, everytime I take it, I am learning more.So, I think this will benefit me for the real NCLEX exam.I recommend it to anyone in nursing school or have graduated and planning to take the boards.It has a lot of the new innovated questions.(Pictures, diagrams, and select the best that applies.)

Some questions garbled or incomplete - fatal errors
The program is easy to use, but there is one MAJOR problem.My computer is a Pentium 4 running Windows XP.I don't know if that has a bearing on it, but in every set of 10 questions or so there would be one question where the last part of the question was behind the first answer with no way to see it.Sometimes you could guess what the question was by the answers, but not always.About every third time I'd finish one set of questions, the program would have a fatal error and shut down.I tried to contact the manufacturer but never received a response.Also...now and then their answer would just be WRONG.I'd look it up in the med/surg book, or meds book, and it would be plainly, unambiguously wrong.I've unistalled it and am using Saunders instead, which is less easy to run, but not plagued by programming errors.

Highly Recommended!
This is the exact same software that the college of nursing at Arkansas State University has in our AV Lab.As Juniors, every two or three weeks we have to complete 50 questions on a certain topic and turn it in.As Seniors, we will have to complete and turn in something like 100 or 150 questions per week.As I am going to nursing school, parenting, AND working, I have *no* time to sit in the AV Lab for hours during the day.This was the perfect solution, as I can use it in my own home, on my own computer.I highly recommend it!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Medical    2. Medical / Nursing    3. Nursing - Reference    4. Nursing - Test Preparation & Review    5. Nursing   

Subjects:  1. Examinations    2. Examinations, questions, etc    3. Licenses    4. Medical    5. Medical / Nursing    6. Nursing - LPN&LVN    7. Nursing - Reference    8. Nursing - Test Preparation & Review    9. Outlines, syllabi, etc    10. Practical nurses    11. Practical nursing    12. Study guides    13. United States    14. Nursing    15. Study guides, home study & revision notes