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Nicu references

I am starting a new graduate position in the NICU in August and have seen a lot of posts while researching references for new graduates. I was wondering if any of you know if Merenstein &Gardner's 8th editions has many changes from the 7th edition since there is a significant price gap. Normally id automatically go with the older edition but they were released 4 years apart. I want to get a leg up and learn as much as I can before I start so any other advice or material suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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    I have the last edition, but I can't really answer your question. Maybe prmenrs is around somewhere... She (I'm assuming) should know.

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    I preordered the new edition, and I'm not even working! Ok, I'm a nerd. I'd get the new one if I were you. Don't forget to take it off your taxes!! Then, I would also subscribe to Neonatal Network or some other professional journal. The journal will always give you more current information than a book (as you probably know), but Merenstein gives you the basics.

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    The basics won't change and the finer points you probably won't need to understand for the first few years anyway, so I think the old edition is perfectly fine. I actually didn't like Merenstein book, the Verklan core curriculum book is better laid out. But a good quick reference on pathophysiology and troubleshooting, I'd recommend Manual of Neonatal Care by Cloherty. It's easier on the eyes, smaller, and much more readable than the other books, IMO.

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    Thanks for the tips everyone I will look into both books :)

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