Reading Nursing Fundamentals prior to NS?

[Strwbrywne]

I begin clinicals in January for an ASN program. I am not taking any classes this semester and since I have the free time, I am reading as much as I can about the Nursing Process and related concepts. I just read "Nursing Fundamentals DeMystified" and thought I would also read "Nursing Fundamentals Made Incredibly Easy". Are these books recommended? Any thoughts of what else I might find helpful? I'm looking for material to gain a better understanding of the field and hopefully make the transitions a little less stressful (If that is possible).

Thanks for your feedback!

[cmw6v8]

I kind of glossed over my P&P Fundamentals book before school started. It was interesting and exciting to see what we'd be learning, but I don't think it really helped me in any way academically, even if I had read it in-depth. You will just re-read everything to study for tests anyway. I would also recommend taking advantage of your free time right now. Have some fun!

[Strwbrywne]

Instead of reading fundamentals, why don't u work on your Math skills.

I'm doing this too. I signed up for a website that sends me a dosage caluclation daily. Dosagehelp.com

[staphylococci, NP]

I still hate my Perry and Potter Fundamentals book and am very glad I didn't read it at all before nursing school.

I don't think I would have got anything out of independent study before starting the nursing program. But if it makes you feel good and you enjoy it, go ahead and read those textbooks!

However, you will soon wistfully recall "free time" as a concept as it may not exist in your universe during nursing school. Here are some activities I would suggest as an alternative to reading textbooks before school:

1. ANYTHING.

(Of course, you should do any activities your instructors assign the week or two before your program starts)

I second that statement except I don't hate my Potter & Perry textbook. However, at this point in time, I would like to read something else (non-nursing) for a change.