Reddit mentions: The best medical dictionaries & terminology books

Let me start by saying -- I went on an entirely selfish vacation earlier this year. I would say anyone can have multiple types of dream vacations, right? Since I already took one of them, this is another dream for me.

The vacation would be a medical service trip to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. While my CNA certification would not be valid there, I could still take blood pressure, and help the docs and nurses with administrative tasks. I also speak Spanish, so I think my skills would be very well used there. Trips like this help us learn things that can help us in serving our own community. The group going on this trip is also active in providing free medical and dental services in our community, and they always say that doing these sorts of trips helps them to think outside of the box to find new ways to serve, new ways to address issues, and new ways to relate to people. It also helps bond the team together, and this helps communication and also results in better service to the community.

I believe our accommodations will be with local families, which is also really exciting. First of all, have you ever had Dominican food? Secondly, I know from some of my Dominican friends that this can mean all night spent up talking, even dancing, especially on welcome night.

I would take A med bag, fully stocked to include all sorts of medical supplies, and most specifically relevant, a medical spanish reference because you never know what medical term, disease or part of the anatomy you'll encounter that you may not have had opportunity to learn before.
The team is already assembled, but I wish I could take my husband. He also speaks Spanish, (actually, he's a native speaker) and I feel like this would be a good opportunity for him to understand things I am passionate about.

Thanks for the fun contest! I needed this today as that trip is definitely on my mind. I know I cannot go, but just thinking of it led me to email the program coordinator to see how I can help from here.

Here is a very simple, 5-ingredient chili recipe.

I would just make sure you drain the ground beef (or you can use ground turkey if you like for a healthier option, I personally like turkey better!) before you mix in the other ingredients, and when you're done you can mix in some shredded cheddar cheese! It's delicious! :)

If I win, I'd love this please! :)

Thanks for the contest, and good luck with dinner! ♥ Butter Off Dead :)

https://www.dummies.com/careers/medical-careers/medical-terminology/medical-terminology-for-dummies-cheat-sheet/

This gives a bare bones list.

Medical Terminology Online for Mastering Healthcare Terminology (Access Code) with Textbook Package https://www.amazon.com/dp/0323357342/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RN79BbMA1BAP8

This is the book I used for my terminology class. I liked it.

Make sure you pick up a drug reference book, I know I've seen them in Pharmacy's before.

Your being a CNA will give you a bit of a boost during early clinicals, but that goes away quickly. Start reading up on pharmacology, medical terminology, and documentation now.

http://www.amazon.com/Mosbys-Surefire-Documentation-Nurses-Document/dp/0323034349

http://www.amazon.com/Charting-Made-Incredibly-Easy-Series%C2%AE/dp/1605471968