Interesting Books!!!!!

shyviolet78, LPN, LVN · Jun 22, 2001

Thanks for the suggestions!! I've been hearing so much about these books lately, that after reading your post, I ordered Tending Lives and Intensive Care from Amazon.com.

FYI for anyone else interested in ordering these books...Amazon now offers free shipping if you order 2 or more items (no tax either). Not trying to plug Amazon, I just know that sometimes shipping costs as much as the things you order, and I always love saving money!!

I can't wait 'til my books get here!

lyndalous · Jun 22, 2001

Hi shyviolet:

Hey my BB name is lyndalous but the other day I logged on as Daisy and I talked to you. I was going to email you today and tell you about the books because I didn't get a chance. I am so happy you ordered them. I promise I won't let you down. They are great books. Since nursing school the only books I read are textbooks because I feel guilty if I am doing anything else but studying... but I picked up all three of these books at the library and I read the first and I am on the second now. And I didn't feel guilty because I felt like I was reviewing when I was reading!!! I know you are laughing at me now!!! But the thing is it is really worth your time!!!!!

Talk to you later

shyviolet78, LPN, LVN · Jun 22, 2001

lyndalous,

I also feel guilty for doing anything besides studying. I checked out James Patterson's new book at the library and felt too guilty to get past the 1st page! I returned it without even reading it. But I will read these books - in the name of education!!

lyndalous · Jun 22, 2001

I am so happy to know I am not the only one who doesn't read anything but textbooks b/c of my feelings of guilt.

I promise you won't be let down.... :cool:

tillie1 · Jun 24, 2001

i agree that echo heron's book are good, but i must say i found intensive care by her to be depressing. i ran across a really good book last summer and gave it to all the cnas i work with that are in nursing school to read. it is called bed number ten. it is out of print and so has tobe ordered. i almost didn't order it cause it was 30.00 but it is well worth it. the book is 20+ years old but basic nursing care hasn't changed ( at least it shouldn't have) so i think it is a good read. congratulations to all of you who are new grads, new nursing students, on-going students, etc

Robin61970 · Jun 25, 2001

I bought the first Echo Heron book and I am half way through it in one day,lol.....I love it so far!

lyndalous · Jun 25, 2001

Hey Robin I am glad you are enjoying the book.....

I am half way on the second book: Condition Critical.

Carpmommy... I am going to get Bed Number Ten thank you for letting us know. Who is the author...

tillie1 · Jun 25, 2001

i knew you would want to know the author of that book. I confess, i was too lazy to go find the book yesterday so I could tell you...sigh. it is BED NUMBER TEN by Sue Baier and Mary Zimmeth Schomaker. Let me know what you think of it, its a good read for all levels of nursing experience!

ForensxRN2b · Jun 26, 2001

Love, Love, Love Echo Heron's books! Great motivation and quick reads for those of us who feel guilty about reading something other than a text book. I'm one of those too! :))

shyviolet78, LPN, LVN · Jun 26, 2001

I got my first Echo Heron book (Tending Lives) in the mail today. I've been reading nonstop for the past 3 hours - I can't put it down! My hubby thinks I'm nuts because I'm alternating between laughing and crying. You guys have to get this book!!!

bassbird · Jul 2, 2001

I picked up Intensive Care at the library yesterday. I started reading it this morning and have had a hard time putting it down! I decided to take a break and thank you Lyndalous for the recommendation.

I will be a second year student this fall, and after reading what Echo went through during her first year, I feel like I am way behind on my experiences. Do any of you feel the same way? I am also worried that I will lose some of my clinical skills this summer.

I'm curious what other peoples programs are like and what kind of clinical experiences you've had. It seems like I always hear from the veteran nurses that todays nursing grads lack experience. I hope I gain more confidence next year.

Thanks for listening and happy reading!

:)