Good Orthopedic Nursing Book

[djb2121]

Hey everyone:

I'm starting my practicum hours (500 hrs) in ortho and was wondering what's a good ortho nursing book. Any recommendations? I've looked on Amazon bu there's all sorts of stuff and wanted to have a good reference book to start reading during my hours.

Dan

[DaddyO]

I too would like to know.

[Guest717236]

What are the current textbooks used for Orthopedic Nursing?

Are there any Orthopedic Nursing Handbooks you can suggest?

Thanks!

[Guest717236]

In my research I found that NAON is releasing an

Introduction to Orthopedic Nursing 4th edition book. It should be

released by Aug 31 2010

Here is the description---

This 2010 resource provides a valuable overview of basic musculoskeletal anatomy, common adult orthopaedic conditions, and appropriate nursing assessment and care. Earn 12.4 contact hours by reviewing the text and taking online chapter post tests.

[MJB2010]

I would also like to know. :)

[P_RN, ADN, RN]

jahra you must have gotten the same email I did. This sounds like an ideal book, but the price is kind of high $65 for members and $80 for non members.

[Guest717236]

jahra you must have gotten the same email I did. This sounds like an ideal book, but the price is kind of high $65 for members and $80 for non members.

Thanks for the reply P_RN,I did spring for the book after searching high and low for a book.

The only other option I saw was the NAON Core curriculum book which was $150 and way out of my budget.

When I receive it I'll let you know what the table of contents is, and if it is a good

investment.

[Guest717236]

Sorry for a late reply. I received and reviewed the Introduction to Orthopaedic Nursing .

It is a soft cover and spiral bound.

The table of contents include--

Chapter 1 Musculoskeletal Anatomy/Neurovascular Assessment

Care of the patient with:

Chapter 2 Upper Extremity Problems

Chapter 3 Spine Problems

Chapter 4 Knee Problems

Chapter 5 Hip/Foot/Ankle problems

Chapter 6 Traumatic Orthopaedic injuries

Chapter 7 Pain Management

Chapter 8 Complications associated with Orthopaedic Conditions/surgery

Chapter 9 Body Mechanics/Mobility Techniques/Post surgical precautions

Excellent content. Overpriced at $ 80 from my point of view since the ceu exams you need to

purchase separately at around the same price. There is a discount for NAON members for the book.

It is a good addition to my nursing book collection, the authors are quite detailed in each chapter.

I also ordered the Manual of Orthopaedics from Lippincott. It is a pocket book for house staff,

but the Intro book above is a good compliment with it.

[Guest717236]

I am still looking for a current Nursing text specific to Orthopaedics.

If you have any suggestions in 2011, would appreciate it!

[orthonurse55]

Jahra,

Sorry I could not respond to you personally - I don't know why but I wasn't able to! I was a Certified Ortho Nurse until about 7 years ago when I changed jobs and stopped recertification procedures. Stupid thing to do. I worked for an Ortho Surgeon for 20 years, in the office and in the OR and loved it! Best job I ever had. Prior to that I did a lot of ortho on the nursing units. I guess I look "sturdy" because I always got sent there, even though I basically hated it on the units! I loved the surgical part of it, and the office part when I was putting on and taking off casts.

The NAON book you mentioned is probably perfect. I had one from them years ago and it was great. They are the experts in our field after all! Good luck.

[Guest717236]

Hi Orthonurse55,

Thank you so much for the reply. It may be that you need to have a certain amount of

posts before you can pm.

Since it does not look like there are other options, I will order the Core Curriculum book(NAON)

in a few weeks.

Appreciate your post! Sounds like you had my dream job.:) When I moved home years ago,

I changed specialties and unfortunately never made it back to ortho.

What a wonderful career you had, a nice blend between the OR and the office.

It is a career where you make a difference. My intro to ortho was years ago at age 10

when I broke my arm roller skating. The nurse and the Dr. were great, and my high anxiety

level was soon set aside by their calm, confident manner. I gave them both a big hug

when weeks later they removed the cast. Never went near a pair of roller skates again.

[P_RN, ADN, RN]

I'd search high and low for the Core Curriculum. It is THE book to study. It is in the form of an outline (remember English 101?) its a paperback and worth its weight in gold. There are used ones about so search.