(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best medical reference books

Well, I guess that's not a very good suggest for a gift for her then, is it? Lol :)

If she likes human anatomy, why don't you get her a Netter's Anatomy book? These are the standard illustrated texts that medical students and practicing physicians use all over the world.

I've even seen some beautiful leather bound and gold-embossed editions like this one.

Frank Netter also did specialized anatomy books for various organ systems, including the nervous system like this.

OP you’re not alone. I’m also 26, living at home, and an aspiring nurse. I was surprised to find this post because my semester just started and have been 100% unmotivated as well.

Just out of curiosity, what entrance exam are you taking? I took the TEAs last year and it was honestly very over-hyped. I’d be happy to give you some tips and extra resources on that if needed (PM me)

Also, you are not a mess. You’re a human being. I understand the pressures of not being on your own two feet yet at this age, but keep in mind that so many nurses don’t begin their careers until their 40’s. You’re doing just fine. The idea of being in nursing school and out of pre-reqs was the fire under my ass while studying for the TEAs. I stopped seeing it as an option because I had so much to lose by failing. You just need to take this one step at a time, just like you have been. And one day you’ll wake up and realize it’s NCLEX day and you’ve made it.

If you need motivating reading material, read these:

https://www.amazon.com/Nursing-School-Thrive-Guide-Maureen-ebook/dp/B00M389ZX0

https://www.google.com/search?q=becoming%20nursey&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-1

http://a.co/gYZ2ZnE

Also, check the /r/StudentNurse page, there’s always info about entrance exams.

If you still feel truly hopeless about this, listen to me: After you pass this entrance exam, you’ll be in a cohort with people who want the same life as you. You’ll be totally submerged in nursing culture and feel inspired every day. Once you start clinical, you’ll get a taste of how it feels to impact a patient’s life and won’t want to lose that feeling. Ever.

It won’t get easier, but you will have MUCH more support around you. I know this exam seems super impossible, but its not - because tbh, you sound just like me and if i did it so can you.

Probably. I mean if you think about the gendered roles of people within the health community, including health research: men are doctors, women are nurses. While this has changed considerably in the last few decades, this distinction still exists.

There's a lot of work on this, actually, particularly in medical sociology. The male body is considered the norm (much like whites are considered the norm), pregnancy is treated like a disease, etc.

Also, classical feminism would say that since men have occupied most of the research positions historically, medicine has retained a masculine point of view. While science is clearly better than intuitive knowledge or best-guessing, there are still biases that need to be worked out, like kinks in the hose.

I go to school and am pre-med so this would make my work a lot easier and help me get a job I love!

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The Ottawa Anaesthesia Primer is a great book, lots of detail and relatively cheap. Would definitely recommend picking up at least the Kindle version.

This book is a must. University libraries with a Psych department will keep it on reserve. I did an AMA sometime back so search for that and feel free to PM me questions. I advise incoming students every year.

Also, if you have an advisor in the Psychology department talk to them as well. The whole process can be daunting and they can give you a good insiders perspective.

edit:
Behavioral posted the same book. I wasn't paying attention. It is an essential.

Sounds like you are doing some interesting stuff.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Where-There-No-Doctor-Handbook/dp/0333516524

The above book is aimed at people doing rural health in Africa with little medical training and you might find it useful. You should buy it from TALC UK ( www.talcuk.org ) or there are probably PDF versions on the internet somewhere.

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I got it for free at my local library (but then spilled juice all over it and now I need to buy a new one. Oops.). It's a pretty quick read and is just meant to get your mind going in the right direction. Don't get too caught up in every single question it offers to you.

http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Online-Practice-Tests-Study/dp/0978463889/ref=la_B009UCZU7W_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369100878&sr=1-1

Remember, you're not studying to be a doctor, you're studying to take a test. Good luck!!

Not from tuition. Professors largely get paid by their research and grant money. Doctors largely get paid by their billing from patients. Equipment is usually capital budget items from the hospital, grants, and alumni donations. New facilities is also largely alumni driven with som grant money and governmental subsidy (pending on location).
Consider this as book as a more broad perspective on the state of medical education and a little in how it is funded: http://www.amazon.com/Time-Heal-American-Medical-Education/dp/0195181360
It's not perfect, but provides a nice picture.

Assuming by 3rd year, you mean your clerkships, there are actually quite a few resources for the wards, if you know what to look for. First Aid for the Wards, Boards and Wards, and this.

Note: I do not necessarily endorse any of these, except that last one, which is pretty dry but backed by nice bits of evidence. There is nothing, of course, that can substitute for the advice from upperclassmen at your own school.

Movie tickets for date nights
Bifl backpack
Book: Med School Confidential: A Complete Guide to the Medical School Experience: By Students, for Students https://www.amazon.com/dp/0312330081/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_L2ZCAbPMBN2RK
Cookbook or cooking class
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I’d browse r/bifl for ideas

Rockwood and Green's is the bible IMHO. My first job was in ortho trauma and I slept with these volumes while I was rotating with the practice while still in school.

Wheeless is also a great website but sometimes info is incomplete

Physical Exam is another great resource. Really helped with those shoulder exam techniques, which always confused me for some reason

Some things can be "diagnosed" without tests or touching. Ever read this book: Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs

http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Nonprescription-Drugs-Interactive-Self-Care/dp/1582121605

Great book.

Then why do you care? Worry about your MCATs and Essays first. And go read this or something like it. Don't borrow tomorrow's problems.

you're not wrong in your analysis. if you want to treat yourself, learn this book. its what pharmacists use. https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Nonprescription-Drugs-Interactive-Self-Care/dp/1582122652. If you think its expensive, ask yourself what an unnecessary doctors office trip costs.

I read this book during my gap year:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Country-Doctor-Revisited-Twenty-First/dp/1606350617

It's wonderful, it has short stories written by physicians that are very well done, as well as a few poems and short essays. The focus is on rural medicine and the difficulties that these physicians go through. They see some pretty unreal shit, and a lot of stuff that made me quite angry, sad, etc. It's a very good book, I highly recommend it.

It's worth it!

This is also worth it too

But you only need one.

Is it the old or new workbook? Can you post a pic? I have this one and want to make sure it's not the same. https://www.amazon.com/Critical-Analysis-Reasoning-Skills-Review/dp/0804125031

https://www.amazon.com/Critical-Analysis-Reasoning-Skills-Review/dp/0804125031

I have the newer one it has like MRI scans on the cover but they are similar I think.

Ottawa Anesthesia Primer: https://www.amazon.com/Ottawa-Anesthesia-Primer-Patrick-Sullivan/dp/0991800907

http://www.amazon.com/Med-School-Confidential-Complete-Experience/dp/0312330081