Best book for PACU nurse?

Hello,

I'm a new grad nurse starting in the PACU in July and I'd like to prepare myself as much as possible. I did my last 8 weeks in school in the PACU so I'm familiar with many aspects of the care and patients. However, I would like suggestions of one "go to" book for this area. I've searched past threads and haven't gotten a good feel for the best book for this case.

So, what book couldn't you do without as a new PACU nurse or what book have you found since then that you wish you'd had?

Thanks !

dg

[NurseSnarky]

Congrats!

This is the premier book:

http://www.amazon.com/PeriAnesthesia-Nursing-Critical-Care-Approach/dp/1416034749/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1214621159&sr=8-2

I've quoted out of this book to anesthesia providers that they had never heard of...lol! I have to have something to back my rational and this book is an excellent resource.

Good Luck!

[dg05, RN]

Thank you Nurse Heidi ! My copy is on the way .

dg

[FlGaNurse]

Thanks alot!

[obcalifornianurse]

I second this book as an excellent resource. It is the text used by andersonCE.com for their home study Perianesthesia nursing course.

[AngelsRN]

Thanks for the recommendation . . .I just found out a got a position in PACU and am thrilled!!!!! I am ordering this book so i can start learning before i get there in 6 weeks!