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Passing Nursing School and the NCLEX Exam
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Second Edition
By
Linda Silvestri, RN, MSN, PhD(c), Assistant Professor of Nursing, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI; President, Nursing Reviews, Inc. and Professional Nursing Seminars, Inc., Charlestown, RI
Description
An essential resource for any nursing student, this invaluable guide gives you the tools you need to overcome text anxiety and develop
effective study habits. Key topics include time management, critical thinking, and problem solving, with tips to help you tackle any
nursing test – from a routine quiz to the NCLEX examination. You'll learn how to confidently evaluate and identify the correct answer
for a variety of test question types, including alternate item formats, with chapters on the nursing process, prioritization methods,
and safety strategies. The book and companion CD offer 500 practice questions to help you practice the skills you are learning and gain
realistic test-taking experience.
Contents
PART I: Study and Test Preparation
Chapter 1 Preparing for Nursing Exams
Chapter 2 Developing Study
Skills
Chapter 3 Reducing Test Anxiety
Chapter 4 NCLEX Preparation
PART II: Strategies for Success
Chapter 5 How to Avoid "Reading Into The Question"
Chapter 6 Positive and Negative Event Queries
Chapter 7 Questions
Requiring Prioritization
Chapter 8 Leading and Managing, Delegating, and Assignment-Making Questions
Chapter 9 Communication
Questions
Chapter 10 Pharmacology Questions
Chapter 11 Additional Pyramid Strategies
PART III: Practice
Test
Chapter 12 Fundamental Skills Questions
Chapter 13 Adult Health Questions
Chapter 14 Mental Health
Questions
Chapter 15 Maternity Questions
Chapter 16 Child Health Questions
Chapter 17 Pharmacology Questions
Chapter 18 Delegating/Prioritizing Questions
Chapter 19 Leadership/Management Questions
PART IV: Appendices
Appendix A Pyramid Points for Using Test-Taking Strategies
Appendix B Cultural Characteristics and Practices
Appendix
C Pharmacology Strategies for Answering Test Questions
Appendix D Commonly Used Units of Measure and Medication and Intravenous
Calculations Formulas
Appendix E Laboratory Values
Appendix F Guidelines Related to Positioning
Appendix G Therapeutic
Diets
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Paperback, 352 pages, publication date: AUG-2009
ISBN-13: 978-1-4160-6202-8
ISBN-10: 1-4160-6202-5
Imprint: SAUNDERS
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Last update: 25 Nov 2009
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