Hello all nursing students and new nurses, did you purchase a drug reference book? If yes which one did you purchase? If no, what do you use to guide you when administering medications, especially IV push medications? 0 Likes
Chonticha Eidam, CNA Specializes in CNA. Has 3 years experience. Oct 7, 2020 Hi, I am looking for the same answer. Wish somebody can help recommending the drug handbook for pharm. course. 0 Likes
NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion. Has 44 years experience. Oct 7, 2020 I've used paperback versions of Nursing 2020 for 40 years. Many recommend Davis Drug Guide for Nurses - both paperback and online Both list nursing considerations needed for safe administration including drug to drug interactions. 1 Likes
Chonticha Eidam, CNA Specializes in CNA. Has 3 years experience. Oct 7, 2020 Thank you so much for your response. I very appreciate it. 1 Likes
londonflo Specializes in oncology. Has 44 years experience. Oct 20, 2020 for IV Meds - I love Gahardt. It is really easy to find out the compatibilities, dilution advice and administration times . 1 Likes
Chonticha Eidam, CNA Specializes in CNA. Has 3 years experience. Oct 20, 2020 Thank you. I'll look into it. 0 Likes
iluvivt, BSN, RN Specializes in Infusion Nursing, Home Health Infusion. Has 32 years experience. Oct 23, 2020 Yes I agree, Betty Gahardt is my favorite IV medication book.It lists everything you need to know and many key things about each medication that other books leave out. 0 Likes
Excited2BNurse Jan 6 Hi! I have 3 2020 Nursing Drug Handbook for sale! They’re brand new, no writing or anything. I have 3 extras. I’m selling them for $25 each. Way cheaper than Amazon. Let me know ! 0 Likes
