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Specializes in ICU / Urgent Care.

Hi there, new nurse student here about to start nursing school. I am very well aware of the different type of thinking that goes with nursing school (critical thinking not memorization.) I read awhile back on these forums people suggesting a book that really helped them get their minds to start critically thinking and looking at questions NCLEX style. I cant remember what book it was so im here asking for suggestions of any nurse who used such a book. What book helped your mind critically think?

Thanks :)

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Specializes in Peri-op/Sub-Acute ANP.

"Fundamentals Success: A Course Review Applying Critical Thinking to Test Taking" by Patricia Nugent & Barbara Vitale.

Gives a lot of multiple-choice questions along with rationales for how to pick correct answers.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

Welcome to AN!

moved to nursing assistance for best response

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Specializes in ICU / Urgent Care.

fantastic just what I needed thank you Aspirin

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NANDA-I 2012-2014, $29 bucks at Amazon or $25 for your Kindle and it will help you with everything you'll do in nursing school, especially the "think like a nurse" problem that is so rampant. THE reference for care planning...which is a result of critical thinking about the nursing process...and there you go, way ahead of your classmates before you even start.

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Specializes in Public Health.

I can't remember the specific name of the book but I've been recommended the priority, delegation and decision making, I think

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

The name of the book is Critical Thinking and Nursing Judgement...you can find it on Amazon, when you go and buy that NANDA book. ;)

I was introduced to this book many moons ago by one of my professors in my PN program...still use this book even though I have been a nurse for 8 years, including 1 year as an RN...my most recommended book on AN to nursing students, and new nurses. :)

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Specializes in Public Health.

Actually I found it! It's prioritization, delegation and assignment by LaCharity

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
Actually I found it! It's prioritization delegation and assignment by LaCharity[/quote']

I know...I was suggesting another book and forgot to edit.

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Specializes in Public Health.

Okie dokie, thanks :) of course I have my nanda book, which is a life saver!

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Specializes in Hospice.
The name of the book is Critical Thinking and Nursing Judgement...you can find it on Amazon, when you go and buy that NANDA book. ;)

I was introduced to this book many moons ago by one of my professors in my PN program...still use this book even though I have been a nurse for 8 years, including 1 year as an RN...my most recommended book on AN to nursing students, and new nurses. :)

Is it Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment? I tried to find it on Amazon but I can't find one titled Critical Thinking and Nursing Judgment. Do you know who the author is?

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

Alfaro-LeFevre...here's the link to Amazon for the book:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1416039481/ref=aw_2nd_sims_1?pi=SL500_SY115

There is another book she has as well...both excellent. :yes:

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