Review of Perioperative Nursing [Paperback]

Bettyann Hutchisson RN BSN CNOR (Author), Mark L. Phippen RN MN CNOR (Author), Maryann Papanier Wells PhD RN FAAN (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0721634133 | ISBN-13: 978-0721634135 | Publication Date: January 15, 2000

This superb review tool addresses the multiple facets of perioperative nursing, from creating and maintaining a sterile field to caring for the patient following the procedure. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction followed by a series of test questions concerning the chapter topic. Answers and rationales for the questions appear at the end of the chapter. An ideal resource for CNOR exam preparation!

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Saunders (January 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721634133
• ISBN-13: 978-0721634135
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #380,745 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good review for the CNOR exam, October 30, 2008

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Amy R. (Jacksonville, FL) - See all my reviews
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When I was studying for my CNOR (Certified Nurse in the Operating Room) exam in 2004, I had a coworker give me recommendations of study material for the CNOR. On the list was this book. To this day I recommend this study guide to all my coworkers who are planning to take the CNOR exam. I liked how the book was broken down into sections and I could study all the key areas that are important to the operating room nurse's practice. The questions are pertinent and answers were given with rationales which helped me understand the concepts especially when I got a questions wrong.

I do agree with the other reviewers in that you can not use this as a stand alone study guide. Since one needs to have over two years experience to even sit for the exam, I would use the knowledge that you gain in your practice as an operating room nurse as the foundation. Other resources that I recommend are perioperative nursing text books, AORN (Association of Perioperative Nurses) Standards and Journals, AORN networking with other colleagues, relationships with experienced OR nurses, and study groups with coworkers/friends who are taking the exam. At the time I took the exam, the AORN study guide and disk were not helpful to me and didn't give any rationale to their answers. It may have changed since then but I am have not seen the recent study guides to say for sure.

Good luck to my fellow operating room colleagues taking the CNOR exam. Your patients thank you for excelling in your chosen profession. They are lucky to have you as a caring, compassionate, competent, and certified nursing professional taking care of them during their surgical procedure.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good practice questions, January 19, 2007

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YorkeX2 (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

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I used this book to study for the CNOR. I passed in December! I thought the questions were a good review for me. Helped me target my weak areas. There are good answers and rationale for each question. You should not use this as your sole study aid if your taking the CNOR.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a nurse in Nashville, July 10, 2000

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This review is from: Review of Perioperative Nursing (Paperback)

This book is an excellent source of information and a great way to help study for the CNOR exam. It shouldn't be used alone however but as an adjunct to other material.