Suggested books for EC micro?

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Specializes in LTC, Pedi.

Im thinking about trying to earn ADN through EC & i need to take Microbiology. Can anyone who has taken this class through EC suggest what books they found helpful to study & pass the credit by exam. I am about to print off the online study guide EC offers & didnt know if it was best to buy the required books through their bookstore or find the same books for a cheaper price elsewhere or if it was best that i just buy a totally different book. Ive read a lot of threads about people being very successful by just studying other books that arent even listed so I would greatly appreciate any info that i recieve.

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Specializes in Tele/Neuro/Trauma.

I am working on it right now, I have the Tortora's Intro to Micro audiobook and Microbiology DeMystified.

Good luck to you!

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Specializes in Cardiac.
I am working on it right now, I have the Tortora's Intro to Micro audiobook and Microbiology DeMystified.

Good luck to you!

Ditto what beachnurse said. I did not by Tortora's printed book though, I downloaded the Vangonotes audio book and it was sufficient enough with Micro Demystified.

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Specializes in LTC, Pedi.

Thanks! Im having a hard time trying to get in the groove of things..i ended up buying the totora micro book & study guide but seriously thinking about buying EC course study because im confused on exactly what to study. Im going over the whole chapter making notecards & i feel that its going to take a lifetime doing it this way.

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I had micro demystified, an old tortora book and studygroup101 notes. I also checked out youtube videos and some of the links in the studygroup notes. I did pretty well considering that science is really not my thing and I only studied for 2 1/2 weeks!!

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I'm kinda dreading Micro... it looks rather...'challenging'... but seems like it will be interesting. I've got Micro Demystified (recommended by Lunah), a Tortora text, and I also bought a couple of Lisa Arends' CDs... this one and a Dev Psych.

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I did pretty well considering that science is really not my thing and I only studied for 2 1/2 weeks!!

Wow.. that's impressive! Ok... I CAN do this!! :)

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Specializes in LTC, Pedi.

Thanks for all the help everyone! KassieLPN2RN thats great! Tht gives me much needed hope!

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Specializes in homecare, rehab,sub acute.

I agree with the others I used Microbiology demystifed and TCN module and passed.

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What's the TCN model?

Thanks, Susan

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Susan,

It is 'The College Network' module for Microbiology. You can find these used on Ebay for a fraction of the original cost.

I've been told the other resources are better, and be sure to order the practice exams from Excelsior.

Good luck!

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