Best nursing (skills) books, CEU's, Online courses etc.

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I need (want) to increase my nursing skills. I have been a nurse (LVN/LPN) since 1990. I work in a home health setting that minimally utilizes my skills. Add to that I never did any hospital work before starting home health. This is really a recipe for 'disaster' when it comes to keeping ones skills (in my opinion!).

I can't find a refresher course in my area (So. CA). So per suggestions in another thread I started, I am thinking of 'hitting the books'. But where do I start?

I would like suggestions of nursing books that you like the best. Do you know of any books that take you 'back to the basics'? I have not had to do a nursing related math calculation since 1990..so that would also be something I need to 're-learn'..dosage calculations! I don't like to read, I am a very visual learner..so books with CD's or lots of pictures are good :specs:

I am also interested in CEU's, online courses & such...anything that will help me regain skills & confidence.

THANKS!!!!

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Specializes in Med/Surg.
www.nurse.com for affordable interesting CEU's
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Would like to add to my post: Could anyone suggest magazines or periodicals that might be good resources for me also? If only to feel 'more in touch' with nursing. Thanks...again

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Specializes in L&D, QI, Public Health.
Would like to add to my post: Could anyone suggest magazines or periodicals that might be good resources for me also? If only to feel 'more in touch' with nursing. Thanks...again

I like 'Nursing Made Incredibly Easy'. It's nursing back to basics type of journal. Easy and fun read.

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I like 'Nursing Made Incredibly Easy'. It's nursing back to basics type of journal. Easy and fun read.

I just started subscribing to the above journal. It is a great resource.

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