Returning NP needs book suggestions

[henrysmom]

Hi! I graduated with my MSN/FNP in '97, but only worked as an NP for about 8 mos, then quit to go back to SICU nursing, which was my passion at that time. Took some time off when my kids came along, and then started working as a palliative care/hospice nurse practitioner about 4 years ago. My NP background was invaluable in the palliative setting, but I was working as a case manager and did not stay real current in a lot of areas that I didn't need to. Well, I just took a job with a different organization as a case manager, but have been asked if I would like to take the place of the current Palliative/Primary Care NP when she retired in about a year. I have already signed up to do the Palliative care cert. program at UAB just to bolster my knowlege, but need help with some of the other stuff.

Namely..can you all recommend books that I might find useful? I used to love the Current book for quick reference, but could use any ideas at all..what's a good pharmacy reference? (been using whatever's on the shelf at my previous job), as well as quick reference books you all find useful. At one time I was ANCC certified, but let that lapse..will look into some of the reviews mentioned in other posts, but could use any info/advice you all have! Thanks, Kim

[Joan Z]

Kim,

Are you looking for a general reference? If so, the review manuals published by the ANCC are full of information--www.nursecredentialing.org/certification/examresources/reviewmanuals/availablemanuals.aspx

If you liked your pharm book from before it may be available in an updated format... or if you work with NPs they may have some for you to look at.

Joan