NCLEX-RN® EXCEL: Test Success Through Unfolding Case Study Review - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826128335 ISBN 13: 9780826128331

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, 2016

Synopsis

This ultimate NCLEX-RN; review book that "helps you think like a nurse" has been fully updated to incorporate the 2016 test plan. Including more complex case studies to reflect the difficulty of the exam, this comprehensive review encourages active learning to master the content. Each evolving case study is broken down into realistic clinical problems that students can solve only by using the critical thinking skills necessary for the NCLEX-RN exam. Interspersed with over 700 interactive questions and rationales, audio-based questions, and electronic learning resources, the case studies mimic real-life nursing situations and provide models to help students problem-solve when taking the actual test.

The review is presented in an enjoyable format without the drudgery of question after unrelated question or medical terminology flashcards. Multiple-choice questions, select all that apply, hot spots, matching, true and false, prioritizing, gaming, and calculations replicate the actual NCLEX-RN exam and keep students engaged throughout the review process. Each nursing specialty features a chapter on its specific pharmacology principles, culminating in a stand-alone chapter solely dedicated to reviewing pharmacological principles. Beyond its utility as an exam review, this resource is also a unique case study book designed to assist instructors in delivering content in an innovative format.

New to the Second Edition:

• Fully updated to mirror the new 2016 test plan
• Reflects new changes in nursing, including prioritization, delegation, room assignment, The Joint Commission competencies, work-arounds, situation, background, assessment, and recommendation (SBAR) reporting, and value-based care
• More in-depth case studies to reflect greater exam complexity
• New chapters on gerontology nursing, men's health, and veterans’ health
• New question types, including audio-based
• New e-learning component
• New responses to questions are defined by test plan categories and difficulty level
• Includes many new interactive questions and answers

Key Features:

• Uses unfolding case study approach, integrating all patient care content areas with practice and professional roles
• Mirrors NCLEX test blueprint
• Offers an enjoyable study option distinct from traditional Q and A
• Provides over 700 questions and answers using varied NCLEX question styles
• Includes references at the end of chapters for self-remediation

NCLEX-RN® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. Test names are the property of the respective trademark holders, none of whom endorse or are affiliated with Springer Publishing Company.

About this title

About the Authors

Ruth A. Wittmann-Price, PhD, RN, CNS, CNE, CNEcl, CHSE, ANEF, FAAN
Dean of Thomas Edison State University School of Nursing
National League for Nursing's Academy of Nursing Education Fellow
American Academy of Nursing Fellow
Professor and Chair of Undergraduate Nursing
Thomas Jefferson College of Nursing
Center City, Philadelphia

Frances H. Cornelius, PhD, MSN, RN-BC, CNE
Assistant Dean, Teaching Learning and Engagement
Clinical Professor
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Brenda Reap Thompson, MSN, RN, CNE
American Society for Professionals in Patient Safety (ASPPS) Board Member
Adjunct Faculty Member
Drexel University
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826128335
• ISBN 13: 9780826128331
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 672
• Editor: Wittmann-Price PhD RN CNS CNE CNEcl CHSE ANEF FAAN Ruth A., Cornelius PhD MSN RN-BC CNE Frances H., Reap Thompson MSN RN CNE Brenda