I am trying to decide which nursing book to buy?

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I am considering the Nursing Diagnosis Handbook By Ackley and Ludwig. There is an older edition from 2005 and a newer 2010 edition. Anyone have any suggestions for which edition or just about care plan books they are currently using?

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I have the Nursing Diagnosis Handbook by Ackley and Ladwig 8th ed. I don't know about the 2005 or 2010 versions but like this one as I practically live out of this thing. When in doubt, I'd go for the newer as they are adding several new nursing diagnoses every year.

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Be aware that there are two versions, one is a smaller, "handbook" version from the larger "complete text" version. I always try to buy the latest edition of a book unless I know there is some particular reason to get the older one.

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Carpenito-Moy's Handbook of Nursing Diagnosis, all the way!

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The school I attend requires Ackley and Ladwig, 9th edition (2010), and I highly endorse it!

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Carpenito-Moy's Handbook of Nursing Diagnosis, all the way!

We use this - I don't love it, that's for sure. I haven't compared though.

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I compared when Excelsior College changed from Carpenito to the A & L book, (I got stuck buying both), and decided from what I saw that the A & L version was easier to use and thus, more useful. This was discussed in the CPNE workshop I attended.

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I used the one by Gulanick & Myers and really liked it.

Whatever you get, I would find the most recent edition to make sure the info in there is up to date.

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