Taking pharm. next sem.......any tips???

[InmyblooD]

I'll be taking pharmacology next semester and I wanted to get a little head start with the reading. The instructor doesn't know if we'll still be using the same books so they won't tell us what book is required yet.

Do any of you guys have a recommended book that was helpful to you??

Also, I'll be taking OB next sem. I'm a male student nurse and a little intimidated. What can I expect this coming semester??

Thanks in advance,

Chris

[VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN]

Wonderful resource, Daytonite! Found this on the NCBON web site:

Series I – Dosage and Calculation Made Easy Series

Series II – Pharmacology Made Easy Series

http://www.ncbon.com/prac-medscourses.asp

[maliat]

I have two questions.

First, I was lucky enough to get some gift cards for Christmas and thinking of spending it on review books or flashcards for Pharmacology. Does anyone have any reccomendations?

And I feel sort of at a disadvantage. I'm applying to one of those schools where you can take pharmacology before you're admitted or afterwards. Of course you have to take it before for the 18-month program I'm in. So though I'm sure there will be a lot of us without any nursing classes, it still is starting to stress me out. Has anyone else taken pharm before starting nursing classes? How was it for you?

Thanks -

Malia

[RNin2007]

I bought these and LOVED them.... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0323031919/102-4190453-3686547?v=glance&n=283155

(Mosby Pharmacology Notecards). Especially helpful if you have a sense of humor and are a visual learner. They are great for overall catagory implications, and can even be used for patient teaching. I really loved the pictures they put in there...they are funny and made me remember the concepts on tests because I could see the goofy little pictures in my head!

I ran into them by chance at Barnes & Noble one day, and within 30 seconds, knew they were coming home with me.

~J