Rehab Books/ Resources

[Beachesandthrees, BSN]

Hello Everyone

I will be starting a job in rehab, and have started reading my med-surg book. However, I would like some rehab specific resources. I realize that because I'm not yet an ARN member, I cannot benefit from their discounts/ best materials. I would appreciate any recommendations on books about rehabilitative care. Preferably concise, affordable options. Thanks for every and any response.

[Sour Lemon]

Hello Everyone

I will be starting a job in rehab, and have started reading my med-surg book. However, I would like some rehab specific resources. I realize that because I'm not yet an ARN member, I cannot benefit from their discounts/ best materials. I would appreciate any recommendations on books about rehabilitative care. Preferably concise, affordable options. Thanks for every and any response.

It might depend on the type of rehab you're working in, but I think a med/surg book would be just perfect. I used to float to rehab, occasionally. It was mostly ortho patients and every patient was pushed to operate as independently as possible in preparation for discharge. For the unit I floated to, it was particularly important to aware of proper movement and the use of assistive devices. Patients sometimes arrived less than 24 hours after a hip or knee replacement.

[Beachesandthrees, BSN]

I appreciate your response. I'll be working in an acute rehab that sees a variety of cases. I'll review the areas you noted. Thanks