NCLEX-PN
Subtitle: strategies, practice, and review
By: Barbara J. Irwin, Patricia A. Yock, Judith A. Burckhardt
Contributors: Yock, Patricia A.; Burckhardt, Judith A.; Kaplan, Inc
Edition: 2013-2014 edition.
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 289
ISBN-13: 9781609788902
Subjects: Examinations; Outlines, syllabi; Practical nursing; National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses; Examinations, questions; Practical nurses; Licenses; Study guides
Other titles: National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses :; Kaplan NCLEX-PN strategies, practice, and review 2013-2014
Description: Overview:  The National Council Licensure Examination for Practical (or Vocational) Nurse tests the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for the effective practice of entry-level nursing.  Newly graduated practical/vocational nurses must pass the exam to become licensed and practice their profession.  With exclusive strategies for exam success, Kaplan NCLEX-PN offers the most comprehensive guide to the exam, featuring:  A practice test based on the most up-to-date information -- Money-back guarantee:  Kaplan guarantees that readers will pass the test using our guide -- Detailed answer explanations -- Information on the exam's content and structure -- A 20-item sample Kaplan's NCLEX-PN Question Bank online.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: About the authors; title: How to use this book; title: Sign up for an online classroom event; title: Preparing For The NCLEX-PN Exam:; title: Overview of the NCLEX-PN exam:; title: What is the NCLEX-PN exam?:; title: Content of the NCLEX-PN exam; title: General test strategies:; title: Standardized exams; title: What behaviors does the NCLEX-PN exam test?; title: Strategies that don't work on the NCLEX-PN exam; title: Becoming a better test taker; title: Computer adaptive test strategies:; title: Alternate test questions; title: Multiple-choice test questions; title: Critical thinking strategies; title: Reword the question; title: Eliminate incorrect answer choices; title: Don't predict answers; title: Recognize expected outcomes; title: Read answer choices to obtain clues; title: NCLEX-PN exam versus real-world nursing:; title: First take care of the client, then the equipment; title: Laboratory values; title: Medication administration; title: Notify the physician; title: Strategies for priority questions:; title: Strategy One:  Maslow; title: Strategy Two:  Nursing process (data collection versus implementation); title: Strategy Three:  Safety; title: Strategies for coordination of care questions:; title: Licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN); title: Registered nurse (RN); title: Roles of other members of the health care team; title: Coordination of care questions; title: Strategies for positioning questions:; title: Things to remember; title: Essential positions to know for the NCLEX-PN exam; title: Strategies for communication questions; title: Eliminating answer choices; title: Selecting the correct response; title: How to study for the NCLEX-PN exam:; title: Ineffective ways to prepare; title: Effective methods of preparation; title: Mental preparation; title: Licensure process:; title: How to apply for the NCLEX-PN exam; title: Taking the exam; title: Taking the test more than once:; title: You are not alone; title: How to interpret unsuccessful test results; title: Should you test again?; title: How should you begin?; title: Essentials for international nurses:; title: NCLEX-PN exam administration abroad; title: CGFNS certificate; title: Work visas; title: Nursing practice in the United States; title: US-style nursing communication; title: Sample questions; title: Answers to sample questions; title: Language; title: Kaplan programs for international nurses; title: Practice Test:; title: Practice test; title: Your practice test score; title: Answer key; title: Practice test answers and explanations; title: NCLEX-PN Exam Resources:; title: Appendix A:  Summary of critical thinking paths; title: Appendix B:  Nursing terminology; title: Appendix C:  Common medical abbreviations; title: Appendix D:  State licensing requirements; title: Appendix E:  Pearson professional centers offering NCLEX-PN examinations; title: US examination sites; title: International examination sites; title: Appendix F:  Internet resources:; title: Internet portals; title: Clinical nursing resources; title: Health care associations and government organizations; title: Career management; title: Self-care and stress management resources; title: Index..