Good emergency resource book?

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Specializes in Emergency/Trauma.

Hello! I am a new grad just starting as an RN in a Level III ER next month. I am wanting to read anything I can get my hands on that will help prepare me a little more for the job, but am not finding a whole lot online. I may buy "Emergency Nursing Bible". Any other recommendations??

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Specializes in Emergency, neonatal, pediatrics.

Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum put out by the ENA. It's very comprehensive, lists conditions, assessment findings, nursing interventions, and helps you anticipate what tests/treatments will be ordered.

$62.60 on Amazon but worth all of that.

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Specializes in Emergency/Trauma.

Thank you! I really appreciate the input, I'm a member of ENA now & have been really glad I joined. I am certain I will purchase this book not only because I am really finding ENA as a great resource, but also due to your recommendation.

Thanks!

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Specializes in ER, Trauma, ICU/CCU/NICU, EMS, Transport.

Also, if you use this link (http://Tinyurl.com/4W8VEV) it will take you to my review page at Amazon.com. There you will see I've put together a full list of useful, quality Emergency Nursing books that I find helpful in Emergency Nursing practice.

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Specializes in pediatrics, geriatrics, med-surg, ccu,.

Again, a good resource book that you can carry with you is a book specifically design to carry with you...The NNCC online site has what they call CheckMate Classic which you can specifiy your field..ER/TRAuma, critical care are two that they have. http://www.nnccusa.com and you could look at them. I have had mine and have used it so many times! It has everything you need in a very simple condensed version right at you fingertips. Plus it is something that can be updated every year with new sections. I have used mine 10 x over. It is great having all of it right there for you.

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