Drug guide... old vs new

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I am starting my nursing classes the first week of Sept. I was wondering if I need the newer versions of Davis's for school? Our instructor said we didn't have to ... in fact in the school bookstore they have the 2008 version (20th ed.) which I didn't buy because the price for these were ridiculous. Also what are the benefits of the CD ROM vs no CD ROM?

Please help...thanks.

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Do you need it for class? You can grab a new version at barnes and noble. If you have a smartphone download the app epocrates. Updates frequently and has the most variety. My instructors would borrow my phone when drugs were too old/new to be in the books even! I love it and has all the info a drug book does plus if you just use the drug book part of the app its free! It would b a good option if you do not need it in the classroom but instructers tend to frown on phones in school :(

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Yes it is a required book for class.

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Specializes in Dementia/ Geriatrics.

I would use the old one. Not much changes in a year. You can always check online whether on your phone or hospitals usually have online resources. Save your money.

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