Recommended books for LPN?

agldragonRN · Feb 17, 2008

hey everyone.. i am applying to an lpn program starting in july 08 (this summer!)
i was wondering if anyone could reccomend any books for me to start reading to get me introduced into the lpn field or possibly ahead in some ways. i am very eager in wanting to learn now to help me for when school starts. i know there are lots of books out there but wasn't sure if anyone knew of any.
thanks for the help:d

i just finished my lpn program and my recommendation to you is enjoy your free time now and don't worry about lpn school yet. you won't have any free time once you start. just my :twocents: .

good luck with lpn school.

angel :coollook:

p.s. i just reread your post and you said you are still applying to the school, so you might want to buy a review book for the entrance exam (if there is one).

seneyka · Feb 17, 2008

For LPN course: Saunder NCLEX-PN.

For NCLEX-PN: Kaplan NCLEX-PN.

It's wise to start doing NCLEX practice for each chapter you study when it comes to med-surg (GI, GU, Cardio....). Not only it helps for your knowledge but also for your school test and the NCLEX. One good thing is that many NCLEX books and CD included focus on similar knowledge that is essential that every nurse needs to know, e.g. most seen medications for types of diseases.

Saunder is comprehensive and is excellent. There will be things included in Saunder and not in your school books. Very important for the NCLEX preparation because by the time you study for NCLEX, you won't have to start learning new materials, and that is a bonus for tests. Some important materials that are not included in lecture but will appear on tests are often in NCLEX practices.

KAPLAN is very helpful in test-taking strategy for the NCLEX. USually the nursing test of school by instructors are about your school books.

So studying Kaplan by the time you are about to take NCLEX.

Good luck,

L&D_2b · Feb 17, 2008

I wouldn't waste your money buying books now that you might not even use in your program.

However, if you want to get a "head start", I would brush up on your math skills. Although I don't think the math is too hard, many in my program do. Go to your local library and borrow Math for Meds by Curren. I think that book does an excellent job teaching math.

Also, if you don't already know medical terminology, learn it now. It will save you a bundle of time later. Also, learn the medical abbreviations, such as NPO = nothing by mouth, etc.

And like someone else already said, enjoy your free time now. There won't be much when you start school.

Good luck!

--Marci

kimpura_2001 · Feb 26, 2008

For LPN course: Saunder NCLEX-PN.
For NCLEX-PN: Kaplan NCLEX-PN.
It's wise to start doing NCLEX practice for each chapter you study when it comes to med-surg (GI, GU, Cardio....). Not only it helps for your knowledge but also for your school test and the NCLEX. One good thing is that many NCLEX books and CD included focus on similar knowledge that is essential that every nurse needs to know, e.g. most seen medications for types of diseases.
Saunder is comprehensive and is excellent. There will be things included in Saunder and not in your school books. Very important for the NCLEX preparation because by the time you study for NCLEX, you won't have to start learning new materials, and that is a bonus for tests. Some important materials that are not included in lecture but will appear on tests are often in NCLEX practices.
KAPLAN is very helpful in test-taking strategy for the NCLEX. USually the nursing test of school by instructors are about your school books.
So studying Kaplan by the time you are about to take NCLEX.
Good luck,

hi,

i just want to know about the for the NCLEX which is the Kaplan is it a books? where i cna find that books? thanks

jean333 · Feb 26, 2008

before i began my program i took a course in medical terminology. its important because you learn how to break down words. it really helped me. i am sure there are some great flash cards out there. what really helped me while i was in school was the saunders pn review. everytime we covered a section i would go through the review book outlines and do all the practice questions. when clinicals began i got lpn facts made incredibly quick! (incredibly easy! series) (spiral-bound)

by [color=#003399]springhouse . this was great...the first day of clinicals when all the other students saw this little pocket book they all ran out and got one :) best wishes to you.

jean