Book Description
Your CS survival guide from the authors of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1! This preparation guide for the USMLE Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills Exam) includes the most frequently tested patient cases, discussions of each case, as well as test-taking strategies and must-know facts. The Step 2 CS is mandatory for all U.S. and Canadian medical school graduates beginning with the class of 2005 and is also mandatory for all international medical graduates seeking U.S. medical certification.
Customer Reviews:
this is all you need..........2007-10-11
I've recently passed step 2cs and this book is all that I studied...no need for kaplan's expensive review nor usmle world...Just practice the cases in the book with a partner (and read the mini-cases as well) and you are guaranteed to pass. good luck guys!
The only book a US student needs for this exam.......2007-10-04
Of all the First Aid books I've used (Step 1, Step 2 CK, Wards), this is the only one that I'd use as stand-alone prep for the exam. I finally coughed up $45 for this book after trying unsuccessfully to figure out the basics of the exam from the info provided by USMLE (i.e. structure, timing, scoring, topics). It was completely worth it. Every case I had on the real exam was very, very familiar, after studying for only 3 days. Most important, I knew what I needed to do to earn points. Don't waste time or money with anything else.
Very helpful for CS.......2007-09-26
This review book was very helpful in taking Step 2 CS. It contains more info than you need, but is organized in a manner where you can easily skip what you don't need. The "minicases" were tremendously helpful, if for no other reason than just brushing up on diagnoses I hadn't thought about in months... If you have time, you can look over the practice cases, but those are skippable if you're crunched for time. I started reviewing 1 week prior to the exam & I think I did just fine.
SUPER IMPORTANT ITEM.......2007-09-02
THIS IS A BASIC FOR PASSING STEP 2 CS, FOR DIAGNOSIS AND WORK UP, THE MINICASES ARE VERY HELPFULL, BUY IT WITH CONFIDENCE, IT IS A GREAT BOOK
Gotta have it, not to learn, but to alleviate anxiety........2007-08-27
The great thing about this book is that it demystifies the CS so you know EXACTLY what is coming at you. Not so much the actual cases, nobody can do that for you, but you'll know the format, time constraints, everything about the exam right down to the pesky little details. I didn't bother reading any of the cases, but the book was worth the purchase just so I knew about the test itself and could prepare myself mentally. I was kind of freaking out about this exam until I read this book, the day of the exam, I was totally relaxed and I wasn't surprised by anything.
I can't comment on the cases other than to say there is quite a few of them in here.
I would buy this book again knowing what is in it, and what was involved with the test.
This book will not guarantee a pass for you, nothing can. A fellow medical student that took the exam the same day as me at the same center failed, and he read it cover to cover.
Best thing to do with this book is read about the exam itself, ignore the rest, and do your best to relax the day of the exam (alprazolam or beta blockers never hurt either if you need them) and treat it like any other day at the clinic.
Good luck.
Customer Reviews:
Dont Pass this up! Get A's in Fundamentals!!!.......2007-08-31
This book was a lifesaver! Many of my test questions were identical or similar! The rationales help you understand why a answer is right or wrong! I went from B's to A's with this book. Definitely the best investment worth every penny. HIGHLY recommended!
Fundamentals success.......2007-08-09
Book arrived in perfect condition! Very pleased. I bought this book because it was required for nursing school.
Great!.......2007-01-09
A must have for beginning nursing students. Not only does it cover every subject of fundamentals of nursing, but it also teaches NCLEX style test strategies. Tons of questions and rationales,great practice. Our Profs. took lots of questions from this book for their tests............
A MUST have for first year nursing students!.......2006-10-26
If you are a first year student do not spend another minute without this book! In order to do well you MUST be familiar with the style of questions and the rationals for both right and wrong answers. This book has it all! Each chapter focuses on a different subject (Hygeine, Asepsis, Law and Ethics, Safety, Mobility, Nursing Process, Etc...) and there are approximately 50 questions each chapter. GET THIS BOOK!
I'm asking you to refund this order due to delay for 1 month.......2005-09-23
my order was scheduled for 9/13/05..
I've been still waiting for my book. so, I decided to request full refund to you
WHat should I do in order to get my money back?
I'm very dissapointed in your serviece.
I want a quick reply
Book Description
The only Obstetrics & Gynecology Board review written for residents by residents
From the authors of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1, this is the book time-strapped residents can rely on to ace the obstetrics and gynecology board exam. This is the only board review book written by residents for residents and is perfect for certification and re-certification.
Following the popular First Aid series format, this high-yield review covers everything you must know to pass the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology board certification exam and in-service exam.
Customer Reviews:
Very insufficient.......2007-06-12
Don't be fooled !
Although the title of this book is "OBGYN for the boards", I'd rather rename it "OBGYN for 1st year med students". The information is very insufficient for a 4th (USA) or 5th year (Canada) resident preparing for the boards.
Don't waste your money....keep it for your vacations !
Book Description
This comprehensive workbook is an indispensable aid for emergency room nurses preparing for the CEN exam. The book contains over 1,400 questions and answers in an easy-to-use two-column format--questions in the left column, correct answers and rationales in the right. A bound-in CD-ROM contains over 300 additional questions. Coverage encompasses all subject areas in the CEN exam blueprint, and includes 5-tier triage, ECG strips, long-term complications of ED care, disaster management, and recognition and emergency management of chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction. The book includes sample tests with 175 questions, weighted according to the CEN exam blueprint.
Customer Reviews:
Great book!.......2007-10-16
Great book!. Easy to read and understand. Great source for studying for your CEN exam. Nicely organized. Answer and rationale next to each question.
Book Description
Why waste time guessing at what you need to know for the emergency medicine oral boards? Maximize your exam preparation time with this quick-hit question and answer review. The unique question and single-answer format eliminates the guesswork associated with traditional multiple-choice Q&A reviews and reinforces only the correct answers you'll need to know for your oral exam. Emphasis is placed on distilling key facts and clinical pearls essential for exam success. This high-yield review for the oral boards is the perfect compliment to larger texts for intense, streamlined review in the days and weeks before your exam.
Customer Reviews:
I'd buy it again.......2007-10-17
Preparing for the oral boards: this book has an easy to use format, appropriate for the boards, concise, not too much information, some of it is a bit outdated however. Each topic/disease covered has a section on clinical evaluation (s&s, ddx, workup), and rx/tx, and disposition recommendations. There are formulas and "pearls" as well for review (parkland formula, ped weight/bp, fluid maintenance, ct sizes, foley/ngt sizes). Plus there are 48 cases that you can go over with a partner, very helpful.
Great Cases.......2007-05-14
This book is very helpful for those studying the oral boards. By far, the most helpful section of the book are the numerous cases. My wife, who is not in medicine, with a little coaching from me, quickly learned the process of how to administer a case, and we covered nearly all of them. I felt very well prepared going into the test.
My greatest concern with the book is that it really needs to be updated. Several of the therapies, meds, proceedures etc. are out dated. An updated edition is needed.
That being said, doing cases over and over is more important for preparing for the boards than is understanding current medical treatment of patients.
Good practice cases.......2007-01-31
Offers good pearls. At the end offers sample cases that can be practiced with a partner.
lots of info.......2007-01-13
There is a lot of information packed into this book, and about twenty practice cases. The practice cases are helpful only if you have a study partner who is also preparing for the boards so you can do them with each other in a board type format. It's hard to do in a community hospital setting when you're not studying with other residency grads. The info is divided by subject in an outline form and it's straightforward and seems up to date. It's hard to just sit down and read it though. The procedure pearls are a little more detailed than you might be asked but the random pearls were somewhat more helpful. Generally, it's most helpful if you are able to study with others. Alas, even though I read and highlited and did the cases, it didn't help me much...
The book you need.......2006-11-09
Case reviews are great. Use this book with an Oral Review simulation course and you'll be on the road to pass your boards. Review section was the usual review stuff found in every similiar book.
Book Description
This self-test format review book is organized around DOT topics and designed to pin-point areas where further study is needed.
Included is a section on preparing for the National Registry test. Based on the U.S.D.O.T. EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum, the self-test format helps to pinpoint the subjects students need to study further. Multiple-choice questions sharpen test-taking skills while case studies allow for real-world application. Also included is a section on preparing for the National Registry Exam and an Elective Test Section covering material on Advanced Airway Techniques, ALS--Assist Skills and Infectious Diseases.
First Responders preparing for EMT-Basic certification; EMT-Baics preparing for re-certification.
Customer Reviews:
I passed the NREMT the first try after doing this whole book........2007-01-26
I worked thru the whole book before I took the emt-basic exam and I passed it on my first try. It was the new computerized exam and i found it very difficult but I believe this book that an instructor recommeded made the critical difference.
Book Description
This four section review manual has been developed as tool to prepare for the National Registry Intermediate written and practical examination.
Book Description
The best emergency medicine Q&A board review text! Features more than 600 case-based board-type questions with detailed answers keyed to the new edition of the marketing-leading text, Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. Sponsored by the American College of Emergency Physicians, this review also includes a separate test for CME credit.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent EM review questions.......2005-07-24
Very clear explanations for a broad range of topics involved in daily care/management experienced in the ED. An excellent supplement to board preparation or general review. I thank the author for a wonderful collection of questions and topics.
Sincerely,
K.A.O'Toole MD/MPH/EMT-P
Customer Reviews:
Very outdated.......2007-10-09
Though the format of the book is good, it suffers greatly from being extremely out of date, though the copyright is 2006 the information is at least 10 years behind and not appropriate for boards review. Additionally, questions are frequently repeated either verbatim, or re-phrased, diluting the value of the questions. Additionally, some questions which are similar provide contradictory answers. This is still a good format, but the editors need to commit to an overhaul, in current form this is not a useful book.
I feel duped!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-12-10
I would like to start by saying that the overall format of the book is great and could be useful but I would be ashamed to call myself an editor for this text and call it a "new" addition. The text is clearly out of date which is a shame because if someone would have had the energy to do it right this could have been a gem. I don't expect something published in 2005 to refer to cardiac troponins as a new test. There are abundant references to streptokinase which I guess is acceptable but most new grads finishing an er residency will have never heard of LDH1/LDH2 ratios and most certainly lovenox has become more commonly used in practice since this books last printing (the only form of heparin mentioned is IV). Give me a break! Don't re-publish old stuff and call it a new addition without updating it.
Pearls of Wisdom an Excellent Choice.......2006-02-25
The overall context of the book if very well done. For the purest and the fanatic, this book had every workable piece of knowledge as it pertains to emergency medicine.
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First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK (First Aid for the USMLE Step 2)
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