UMB's BSN textbook list?

[lonestar88]

Hi,

I'm usually the kind of person who starts buying their textbooks online because it saves a lot of money. I can't seem to find book lists or anything anywhere. I know it's probably too soon but I was just wondering when you think I'll be able to find out what books are needed.

Also, I came across this girl who is trying to sell all her material. She apparently dropped out 3 weeks into the semester. I want to buy it from her but I don't know if the textbooks have changed?

This is the stuff she's offering...

1. UMB Nursing Labcoat, with UMB SON patch sewn on left sleeve -$20

2. UMB Nursing Student white scrub top (with patch) and khaki scrub pants (XS top, XSP pants). Both- $30.

^Is this a good deal? How much do they normally go for? Do I need this for the first year of school?

books:

1. Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference 8th ed. by Pagana (brand new, never used) $40

2. 2008 Mosby's Nursing Drug Reference 21st ed. (brand new, never used) $35

3. Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions 7th ed. (brand new, never used) $28

^I can probably figure out the pricing of the books online. But I was just wondering if these books are necessary since they're all reference books, technically not the actual textbooks. Or are they actually required?

Thanks in advance! Any input is appreciated.

[e_pigpig]

Hi, could someone suggest which study guides you use for Health Assessment? The NCLEX-type of questions are really confusing to me and we have an exam coming up soon.

Thanks in advance!

[TakeTwoAspirin, MSN, RN, APRN]

The style of question you will be getting in your exam is similar to those at the end of each chapter of your Student Lab Manual that accompanies the text. Make sure you look at these for the chapters covered on the upcoming exam - try not to just get to the correct answer, but UNDERSTAND why the other answers are wrong.

[lonestar88]

I second getting the Saunders book - the one with the individual chapters by subject, not the one that is just questions. You can use it from the very beginning, really. You will recognize test questions from all the NCLEX review books, actually.

So you're referring to the comprehensive review not the saunder's Q & A?

It's a blue book rather than the green one. I just want to double check before buying it online. Thanks

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So you're referring to the comprehensive review not the saunder's Q & A?

It's a blue book rather than the green one. I just want to double check before buying it online. Thanks

Yes, the Comprehensive Review.