Nursing Diagnosis Book

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Specializes in OMFS, Dentistry.

Last night we began to learn the nursing process. We were told to purchase a "really good nursing diagnosis book" but no suggestions were given.

I have seen so many different suggestions on this site but am still lost. Can someone please suggest a good book, but also explain what it is that makes it a good one?

Thanks so much! :bookworm:

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Hey there!

In my nursing program we use

Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care, by Betty Ackley.

I believe they are currently on the 10e.

This book was so helpful for constructing care plans; you are able to look up your diagnosis in the NANDA index and each diagnosis was followed with pt risk factors, expected outcomes/goals, and most importantly, interventions and the rationale behind those interventions. It really is helpful with the ADPIE process of nursing. It's really not a large books do it's easy to carry around and it's wonderfully organized--simple and to the point. It will really have you thinking about what you can do for our pts.

I don't really have anything to compare it to because it's the only one I've used but I'm sure there are plenty of great texts available!

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

I like the Ackley as well....Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care, 10e: 9780323085496: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com

I would also get the real bible Wiley: Nursing Diagnoses 2015-17: Definitions and Classification - null NANDA International

Between the two you should have everything you need. If you get the Ackley be sure if it is used that you have the access number for the online care plan constructor if it doesn't get a new addition....it is worth it.

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Specializes in OMFS, Dentistry.

Thank you Sandra2015 and Esme12! Much appreciated.

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