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1. Nursing Care Plans: Diagnoses, Interventions, and Outcomes, 7th edition by Meg Gulanick and Judith L. Meyers
This book provides nurses with over 200 care plans that are designed to
treat the most common ailments nurses encounter. It is technical enough
for nurses to be able to provide adequate care but is also easy to
follow and has a very reader-friendly format, which is unique to most
care plan books. It even comes with an online companion. The seventh
edition comes with 11 new conditions for which care plans are included,
such as Fibromyalgia and Solid Organ Transplant, and Cystic Fibrosis.
2. Cooked: An Inner City Nursing Memoir by Carol Karels
This non-fiction memoir tells the story of a young nurse who worked at a
west-side Chicago hospital during a time when drug use was rampant. She
tells about her experience with stress and triumph and offers a very
interesting look into nursing with which all nurses can relate.
3. 2009 Lippincott’s Nursing Drug Guide by Amy M. Karch
An excellent resource for the various drugs commonly used by nurses,
this book offers a wealth of information to nurses that is still
relevant.
4. Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness by Anne Waugh
This is an interesting and thorough book explaining the anatomy and
physiology of the human body, in a traditional sense, and which explains
what the body is going through and doing when various illnesses occur.
This can provide nurses with a clear understanding of what “breaks”, so
to speak, so that fixing it is more simply and easily addressed.
5. The Everything New Nurse Book by Kathy Quan
This is an excellent resource for new nurses, explaining the typical
situations that new nurses encounter and how to handle them.
6. Complications: A Surgeon’s Notes on an Imperfect Science by Atul Gawande
The author recounts actual experiences he has had as a surgeon and
comments on the abilities and limitations of the field, offering a very
balanced view of the profession.
7. The Comfort Garden, Tales from the Trauma Unit by Laurie Barkin
Outlining the need for psychiatric support for caregivers routinely
exposed to traumatic events, this beautifully touching and informative
book uses real-life events from a nurse who worked as a psychiatric
nurse for five years in a surgical and trauma ward.
8. Saving Lives: Why the Media’s Portrayal of Nurses Puts Us All At Risk by Sandy Summers
This is a current and very much needed account of how the unrealistic
portrayal of nurses on TV shows, movies, and in the media in general can
significantly impact how patients see nurses. She outlines how nurses
are usually portrayed as pill-givers and supply-gatherers instead of
actual medical professionals with a wealth of knowledge, and how this
image of nurses, however unintentionally, can inhibit the trust patients
have in their nurses. The book also outlines suggestions for improving
this image.
9. Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: A Guide to Planning Care by Betty J. Ackley and Gail B. Ladwig
Another great care planning book, this handbook is a resource every
nurse should own and keep on hand for planning the treatments they will
be carrying out for their patients. It covers a wide range of illnesses
and situations in which care planning is extremely crucial and walks the
nurse through how to develop and carry out these plans. Instead of
simply offering pre-written care plans, it helps nurses through the
process of how to write their own care plans so that they are equipped
to do so to suit nearly any situation.
10. Intensive Care: The Story of a Nurse by Echo Heron
This book was originally published in the 1980’s but still holds amazing
relevance for nurses today. Through her description of both her
experiences as a nurse and her reflections on the work she did, she
still helps nurses today, particularly those working in emergency rooms
and other critical care environments.
11. Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing by Sonya R. Hardin
This book is absolutely essential for nurses who are working in cardiac
critical care. It is a guide to patients’ first days and weeks after
cardiac surgery and is critical for nurses who are caring for those who
have just undergone such an operation.
12. Think Twice! More Lessons from the ER by Brady Pregerson
Although it is certainly a humorous account at times, these stories,
told in a conversational manner, do offer nurses an insight into the ER
and critical care and are easy to read.
13. When Nurses Hurt Nurses: Recognizing and Overcoming the Cycle of Bullying by Cheryl Dellasega
This book offers a much-needed discussion of the conflicts that can
sometimes arise between nurses when working in close quarters for long
hours begins to take its toll. Nurse bullying can be a problem, but
knowing how to spot it before it gets out of hand and knowing how to
handle confrontational situations provides nurses with the necessary
steps to diffuse such situations.
14. The Nurse’s Communication Advantage by Kathleen Pagana
Nurses work long hours with a large variety of people. From different
personalities of patients to doctors and other professionals, nurses
must communicate with a wide array of people and in varied situations.
This is a succinct and helpful guide designed to help nurses effectively
communicate in these situations and with these people so their jobs are
a bit easier and everyone is accurately informed, ensuring the
efficiency of everyone’s job.
15. Rnotes: Nurse’s Clinical Pocket Guide by Ehren Myers
This great guide is, as the name implies, small enough to fit in your
pocket and contains valuable information pertaining to the most basic
and common pieces of information you’ll need during your day, such as
coagulation formulas and conversions. It is truly a must-have for all
nurses.
16. Health Assessment & Physical Examination by Mary Ellen Zator Estes
This comprehensive guide illustrated with color photos offers nursing
students a practical description of basic health assessments that nurses
must perform. It includes such information as clinical examination
techniques, patient instruction guidelines, and developmental assessment
and focuses on the patient as an entire human being, both physical and
psychosocial, for the best approach.
17. Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary edited by Donald Venes, Clayton L. Thomas, and Clarence Wilbur Taber
This comprehensive dictionary is a wonderful resource for any nurse and
is also helpful for the nursing student, as well. It also includes
full-color illustrations, tables, charts, and other references that are
helpful to the nurse and nursing student, and it also comes in a
thumb-indexed version, making it extremely easy to find the information
you’re looking for.
18. How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman
While not directly related to nurses, this book gives an in-depth look
into life from a doctor’s perspective. Since nurses work closely with
doctors, it is valuable information and can help nurses better
understand the doctors they work with and better equip them to be of
assistance.
19. Your 1st Year as a Nurse by Donna Cardillo
Nursing is an extremely rewarding profession, but it can be grueling, as
well. This book is a great guide by a nurse for nurses on how to
survive your first year. This book has become like a best friend to many
first-year nurses, guiding them not only on the how-to’s associated
with the first year, but also providing encouragement for the rough
days.
20. Bedlam Among the Bedpans: Humor in Nursing by Amy Y. Young
If you’re ever having a rough day as a nurse, this book will make you
laugh and help you appreciate the humor in the human condition.
21. Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson
Written by a doctor, and carrying a fair amount of humor, this book is
very informative and discusses the four basic personality types when it
comes to how people deal with change. Nurses have to deal with change on
a daily basis, and this book can be an excellent tool to equip you not
only to deal with change, but to discover what personality type you are
and how you can coexist with other personality types, as well.
22. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
If you’ve ever felt the weight of obstacles on the way to achieving your
goal, this book will inspire you to jump right over them in a
heartbeat. Written by a man who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer,
the book is filled with excerpts from the last lecture he gave at the
college for which he taught. The lecture was all about achieving your
dreams, and the author certainly lived out that determination in the
last years of his life.
23. Journal of Nursing Administration by Lisa Burkhart
This authoritative journal is the leading resource for academic writing
in the field of nursing, providing up-to-date information and new
research.
24. Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Client Care, Single Volume by Priscilla (LeMone) Koeplin
Utilizing many case studies and informative information this book
clearly outlines the importance of decision-making in the field of
nursing and how to apply critical thinking skills to arrive at the best
possible solutions and conclusions.
25. Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, and Management by Barbara Cherry
In the ever-changing world of nursing, this book provides a relevant and
current look at the issues and trends facing nurses today and suggests
ways to address them.
26. Nursing Ethics in Everyday Practice by Connie M. Ulrich
While the physical and medical aspect of a nurse’s job is the most
commonly recognized aspect, the ethical side of nursing is also
incredibly important. Aimed specifically at those nurses who serve in
surgical, outpatient, and hospital settings, this ethical guide to the
nursing profession is a must-read for every nurse.
27. Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning, and Clinical Judgement in Nursing: A Practical Approach by Rosalinda Alfaro-Lefevre
Another excellent guide to the importance of critical thinking and
reasoning in the nursing profession, this guide should be consulted by
every nurse. Not only does it outline the importance of critical
reasoning and thinking but it provides practical tips for the
implication of such thought, which helps nurses to make the best
possible decisions in a variety of circumstances.
28. Too Busy For Your Own Good: Get More Done in Less Time With Even More Energy by Connie Merritt
The author speaks from experience in the area of letting life take over.
She was on top of the world, doing everything for everyone, and then
one day found herself hospitalized with a panic attack. She realized
something had to change, and she learned valuable lessons in
prioritizing so that life is less busy, and in this book she passes that
wisdom on to others. For nurses, who spend long hours working and have
many different stressors on their plate, this book offers essential
advice.
29. How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Your Life as a Nurse by Kelli S. Dunham and Staci J. Smith
Kelli and Staci both have many credentials as a nurse, Kelli being an RN
and BSN and Staci being an RN-C, and together they provide a
light-hearted but also very instructive guide on how to manage stress,
finances, difficult patients and people, and other aspects of nursing
life so that you can enjoy your life and your job.
30. How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier by Jan Garavaglia
Known simply as “Dr. G” on TV, Jan Garavaglia gives some interesting
tips on how people can stay healthier longer and prevent an early
demise. Although this book is aimed at the general public, nurses can
still learn a lot from it, gain advice for passing on to patients, and
simply enjoy the book as a fellow medical professional.
31. Leadership and the Sexes: Using Gender Science to Create Success in Business by Michael Gurian
By utilizing the knowledge science has on male and female brain
differences and creating practical implications of that knowledge for
every area of business life, Michael Gurian offers readers a unique
insight into how gender science can open doors of opportunity for both
sexes. This knowledge can be applied directly to a medical setting, as
well, so it is a suitable suggestion for nurses.
32. A Paramedic’s Diary: Life and Death on the Streets by Stuart Gray
While most specifically helpful for nurses who work in emergency care,
this account of the lessons learned by one paramedic are of much use to
medical professionals across the board. It offers a great insight into
what patients and paramedics experience and is very useful for nurses
who not only work in an emergency capacity but who treat patients of
trauma at a later date, as the effect the trauma originally has is
better remembered and described by the paramedic than the patient, often
times. This first-hand account is a valuable tool for all nurses.
33. Confessions of a Trauma Junkie by Sherry Jones
There is hardly an emergency or critical care situation that Sherry has
not worked in as a nurse. From the emergency room to Hurricane Katrina,
she has put her nursing skills to work saving countless lives. In this
book, she discusses traumatic situations and critical care from the
patient’s and nurse’s point of view and offers an honest look into the
life of a critical care nurse. Even for nurses who do not specialize in
critical care, this book is great read.
34. Something for the Pain: Compassion and Burnout in the ER by Paul Austin
While the author’s experience working in the field of nursing may have
made him somewhat of a cynic, this book still offers a unique and
interesting perspective into the life of a critical care nurse and is a
beneficial read for nurses in all specializations.
35. The Nurse Manager’s Guide to Budgeting & Finance by Al Rundio
While the main point of this book is to provide nursing managers with
essential information on the budgeting and financial management skills
required to run a nursing unit, it is a beneficial read for all nurses,
particularly if you hope to achieve a management position at some point
during your career.
36. The Nurse’s Social Media Advantage by Robert Fraser
An incredibly relevant and current discourse, this book provides insight
into the ways in which nurses can use social media to their advantage.
Since social media has infiltrated nearly every profession, and nursing
is not exempt, it is not only an interesting read but an instructive
guide on utilizing this technological tool to your advantage throughout
your nursing career for a variety of purposes.
37. Helping Children Overcome Fear in a Medical Setting by Rob Luka
Written by an RN, this is a wonderful tool for nurses, particularly
those with a pediatric specialization. Children are often fearful of
medical environments, scary procedures, and big technical equipment, and
even simple procedures can become quite an ordeal. Learning how to calm
a child and help them to overcome their fear not only expedites the
entire process for everyone involved, but provides children with the
comfort they need and helps them better deal with frightening
situations. This book is a great read for every nurse.
38. A Daybook for Critical Care Nurses by Ellen Gallen Bademan
Written by an RN and BSN, this critical care book is unique in that it
not only provides guidance for the critical care nurse but daily
inspiration and journal space, as well, which is incredibly beneficial
to nurses.
39. Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide by Carolyn Buppert
While written specifically for nurse practitioners, understanding the
business and legal side to nursing in general is helpful for nurses, as
well. While nurse practitioners will experience the most applicable
benefits from the book, nurses can also gain valuable insight by reading
it.
40. Curriculum Development in Nursing Education by Carroll Iwasiw
This book is specifically aimed at the nursing educator who is faced
with the task of developing interesting, informative, relevant, and
current nursing curriculum. While it is helpful for all nurses to read
in some way or another, it is most specifically helpful for those in an
educational position and offers excellent tips on creating the best
curriculum possible.
41. Inspired Nurse by Rich Bluni
As an RN, Rich knows how wonderful the job of nursing can be and also
how stressful it can become. Sometimes nurses face burnout, or perhaps
just a very difficult day, and it can be difficult to feel that fire and
passion for nursing that was once there. This book was written to
remind nurses of why they first began their career, helps them to feel
that inspiration once more, and provides just enough fire to overcome
burnout and nurses back on their feet. This is an excellent book that
every nurse should keep on his or her bookshelf.
42. A Complaint Free World by Will Bowen
Will Bowen, a Kansas City preacher, explains why he thinks that if
everyone focused only on the positive things in their lives, there would
be a world free from complaints. While clearly neither the author nor
anyone else expects that the world will literally be free of complaints
some day, the book provides much-needed focus on positivity. This is a
great inspirational book for nurses and can be of great help in focusing
on the positive aspects of everyday.
43. Leave No Nurse Behind: Nurses Working with disAbilities by Donna Maheady
This book is directed both at nurses who work with disabilities and
those who have disabilities, as well. It is inspiring and makes the
point that disabilities may exist but it doesn’t mean you can’t achieve
your dreams. This is an exceptional book with an inspirational message
and is a great read.
44. Conspiracies of Kindness: The Craft of Compassion at the Bedside of the Ill by Michael Ortiz
While nursing is a very clinical and analytical job, the human touch
cannot be neglected, either, particularly when dealing with very ill
patients. In this book, the author argues that compassion is not
something you either have or don’t but rather it is a skill you can
teach yourself and an art form with which you must become intimately
familiar in order to be the most effective nurse possible. This is a
wonderful book that is recommended by many nurses in all
specializations.
45. Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses by Cynthia Saver
Widely recognized as one of the most comprehensive and helpful books on
writing for nurses, this book takes you from writing ideas all the way
through publishing for a variety of mediums, such as academic journals
or book publications. The author and 15 of the most recognized names in
nurse writing offer highly valuable information for those nurses who
hope to become published authors.
46. The Last Adventure of Life: Sacred Resources for Living and Dying from a Hospice Counselor by Maria Dancing Heart
From her many years as a Hospice counselor comes Maria’s elegant and
beautiful outlook on death, seeing it not as a scary and fearful thing
but as life’s last adventure. Through her writing she hopes to teach
others how to deal with death and how to see it as a peaceful transition
rather than a terrifying destination. Since nurses will inevitably have
to deal with death during the course of their careers and since it is
important to know how to teach patients to deal with death, this book
should absolutely be on the bookshelf of every nurse.
47. Notes on Nursing by Florence Nightingale
Even though this book was penned, literally, by Florence Nightingale in
1859, it is still highly relevant to the career of every nurse today and
deserves a place at the top of every nurse’s reading list.
48. My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira
Although this is a work of fiction, it is still highly relevant to and
enjoyable for every nurse. The brave story of a woman who struggled to
overcome gender discrimination and make a name for herself as a nurse.
It is a story of strength, conviction, determination, and is highly
inspiring for nurses especially. While Mary Sutter is not a real person,
her story is similar to many historical accounts of women who became
nurses and tended to Civil War soldiers, so it is grounded in enough
fact to make it relevant.
49. Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
Though Dan is a New Age writer and has a unique set of spiritual
beliefs, the lessons he learned while trying to find his identity in
life are still applicable, regardless of your religious or spiritual
affiliation, even if that means no affiliation at all. The universal
lessons he shares are thought-provoking and inspiring for everyone and
nurses can gain a lot of wisdom from his thoughts and conclusions about
life.
50. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Though Henrietta Lacks was not famous while she was alive, her cells
have made her nearly immortal. In the 1950s, Henrietta’s cells were
taken without her consent while she was undergoing medical treatment and
since then have become the subject of over 60,000 research studies.
This story is the story of a patient but it has vast implications to
those in the field of nursing and is an incredible read.
