[JiffyGriff]

You guys are prolly just gonna tell me to focus on the here and now, and I am. However, if I don't read something related to anesthesia with more substance than the AANA website then I'm going to go insane. I have the entire summer off this year except for work and I'd like to read some material, what books did you guys have to read for the history of the profession and the general introduction into the science, just some light reading to subside my anxiety for now....

[rn29306]

Here's something for you to sink your teeth into:

Most programs require this as a text anyway, so for the most part this shouldn't be wasted money

Basics of Anesthesia
Robert K. Stoelting
Ronald D. Miller
$76.95 hardcover from Amazon.com
ISBN: 044306573X

Here is something that will easily fit in the rear of your scrub pocket and can easily be read while at work. This is probably the best handbook I have ever seen. No wasted pages or space. This handbook saved my rear my junior year as a reference.

Handbook of Anesthesia 2004-2005
Mark R. Ezekiel
Best $11.02 you will EVER spend
ISBN 192962249X

[TexasCCRN]

Originally Posted by JiffyGriff

You guys are prolly just gonna tell me to focus on the here and now, and I am. However, if I don't read something related to anesthesia with more substance than the AANA website then I'm going to go insane. I have the entire summer off this year except for work and I'd like to read some material, what books did you guys have to read for the history of the profession and the general introduction into the science, just some light reading to subside my anxiety for now....

I suggest reading a book called Watchful Care. It is the history of America's nurse anesthetists. It is only about 25.00 on the AANA website. It will encourage you and get you excited about the profession that you have chosen. More importantly it will give you some insight into the political battles that are ongoing today for CRNA's. Good luck and don't read anything too heavy. Do all the fun reading that you want to because when school comes around you won't have too much time to read anything else. Or you won't want to anyway.

[JiffyGriff]

Thanks guys, I just ordered watchful care........Prolly get the basics of anesthesia book after I finish watchful care; I just get to relax and read for leisure this summer; haven't had that opportunity in a long time.

Best $11.02 you will EVER spend

Can you say CHEAP!!, my regular RNotes handbook cost me $25......and I NEVER use it.

[rn29306]

Due to being a paperback, it wore out after a year of constant usage and probably the daily traction of being in my rear pocket. Senior year rolls around - ordered another one.

Awesome book that will actually make sense of alot of things in the unit.

Previous poster was probably right - enjoy your summer and read what you want. All that will change after school starts. Seriously, take a trip (hike, raft) or do something special for yourself. I've never been this broke in my life.

[CougRN]

before school? if you really have to read before you spend the next 2 1/2 years constantly reading i agree, Basics of Anesthesia by Miller is your best bet. It has everything in a simplified form. But really, you have this time to yourself and i suggest you take it while you can.

[Pete495]

I'd like to know how much all of you SRNA's are reading? Since I'm in an integrated program, I've found that my reading has been kept to a minimum because I am so busy in clinical 2 days/week and studying notes which the exams are based off of.

Right now, I am disproportionately reading a lot of human physiology text because the material is heavier than the anesthesia classes at this point. It is unfortunate also because anesthesia is what I'd rather be reading, but the exams in physio are highly complex. I doubt if the information on Boards is ALL physiology.

[apaisRN]

I mostly only read before tests, which I have almost every week. Obviously I do reading for my cases when I'm writing care plans as well. I am in a similarly structured program.

I thought Watchful Care was pretty dull. Don't get me wrong, I think the history and battles of the profession are well worth reading. It's just that a lot of Watchful Care is about politics within the AANA, which is fairly boring when it happened fifty years ago.