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How to Buy Used Nursing Books

Anyone who has shopped for college textbooks knows how expensive they are. Most students try to cut the cost of textbooks by purchasing used books. All textbooks have a number, called the ISBN, that identifies the book. Each edition of a book has a specific number. By using this number, you can locate the right book. It's common for textbooks to update editions every year or two. Nursing books are frequently updated to account for new technology, so obtaining the right edition is vital.

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Instructions

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  Find the ISBN on the books you need. The number is located on the back by the bar code.
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  Go to a website that sells books, like Amazon.com or Nursing-books.us. Enter the ISBN into the search.
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  Look at the listings. If individuals are selling the books, prices may vary. Choose the book you want and place your order.
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  Most college bookstores sell used books. Go to the bookstore and locate the used books. Most bookstore organize the books by course number. Choose your book and buy it.
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  Contact people who took the class before. Ask if you can borrow the book or buy it from them.

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