MedSurg Notes: Nurses Clinical Pocket Guide

I had been using "RNotes," which is by the same company, for some time. It had served as an excelent office companion and has been an invaluable tool for reminders, and as an overview and checklist.It was a very easy descision to pick up "MedSurg Notes," having already built confidence in this publisher, and I am very glad that I did. As much as RNotes has helped me in the office, MedSurg Notes has helped me on the floor. The 8 tabbed and color coded sections make finding essential information an easy task, especially useful for situations in which a quick overview/ memory jogger is needed.It has "Anatomy Physiology snapshots" throughout which have been wonderfully useful to me, and the "be prepared to" section at the end of each condition help keep you one step ahead of the game in situations demanding rapid descisions. I skimmed it cover to cover to give an overview of what exactly was contained inside and where to find it, and i find myself using it to brush up now and then during down time.I can say it deffinately has helped in many situations already. MedSurg Notes is packed with things we all learn but don't use on a daily basis. Being able to rapidly review has kept me confident in my performance. It is also great as a teaching tool and overview for aids and techs, and very informative on what to look for to keep the charge nurse updated, especially since it is so easy to sometime overlook or dismiss the small stuff such as subtle reactions to meds, S/S of dehydration, delayed trauma, etc.Overall, this book is well written, a time saver, a memory jogger, and a wonderful companion when dealing with pt. or res. care.

The clinicals I am in are a bear sometimes depending on the proctor, so with this little book I am very pleased to say I can remember it all. it has a ton of useful info on procedures, meds and s/s for any student.

Informative

This pocket Med Notes help me a lot when I need it in clinical setting or for the exam. Medications are summarized into some specific categories for students easy to grab the key point and understand.

bought over 11 years ago. loved these books.

Useful

It’s smell fits in your pocket, lots of ingo.

I was amazed at the amount of material contained in this tiny spiral book! It will be invaluable both in and out of school.