Must read books for a Geriatric Nurse?

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

Title says it all, basically..... I am looking for anything. Any certain textbook, pharm book, or just a novel of some sort. :)

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Honestly, I can't think of a thing. Maybe the movie Harry and Maude.

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My Stroke of Insight is pretty good about a neuro scientist that has a stroke. It will help you understand stroke patients better and their battle. Here is a link to her website: Home - My Stroke of Insight

Here is a link to her book: Amazon.com: My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientists Personal Journey (9781430300618): Jill Bolte Taylor: Books

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Specializes in PACU, CARDIAC ICU, TRAUMA, SICU, LTC.

"Letters For Emily" by Camron Wright; a nice story of a grandfather afflicted with Alzheimers. He puts together a book of poems that form a message for his granddaughter. In the process of discovering the message, the granddaughter and her soon to be divorced parents learn a valuable life lesson.

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Specializes in Psych.

As we once were by May Sarton. We are required to read it for our med/surg class

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Specializes in Peds Medical Floor.

I was browsing in Barnes and Nobles and found this book. I read it and then brought it to work for everyone to read. That was a couple years ago. Haven't gotten it back yet lol.

Amazon.com: Nobodys Home: Candid Reflections of a Nursing Home Aide (9780801472619): Thomas Edward Gass, Bruce C. Vladeck: Books

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Pain, End of Life Care.

the notebook by nicholas sparks really opened my heart to dementia patients and their families

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"Still Alice" is a wonderful book about a woman that receives the dementia diagnosis. Enjoy!

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