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1200+ Questions with Detailed Answers

CD features 5 practice exams

• Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your NCLEX-RN® exam.
• Includes more than 1,250 sample test questions to help you determine whether you’re ready to take the actual exam.
• Our popular Cram Sheet tear card helps you remember key concepts and facts.
• Use our innovative Quick-Check Answer Key System™ to quickly find answers as you work your way through the questions.

Written by Leading Nursing Experts!

Wilda Rinehart has R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., F.N.C., and F.P.N.P. degrees. Her experience includes staff nurse in surgery, labor, and delivery;
public-health nurse; and family-planning nurse practitioner. She also was an instructor of surgical and obstetrical nursing.

Diann Sloan has R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., F.N.C., as well as MS. Ed. and Ph.D. in Education degrees. She has worked as a staff nurse in surgical nursing, pediatrics, and neonatal intensive care and as a pediatric nurse clinician. She has also been an instructor of pediatric and psychiatric nursing.

Clara Hurd has R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., and G.N.C. degrees. She is currently serving as an item-writing consultant with Prentice Hall Publishing. She has 31 years of experience and has worked as a staff nurse in medical-surgical nursing and the surgical intensive care unit. Ms. Hurd has taught in associate and baccalaureate nursing programs.

Score Higher on the NCLEX-RN® Exam!

The CD features 5 practice exams, giving you an effective tool to assess your readiness for the NCLEX-RN® exam.

Key features include:

• All 1,250 questions in this book are included on the CD, giving you yet another effective tool to assess your readiness for the NCLEX-RN® exam
• Multiple test modes, questions that simulate an actual RN exam, and detailed answer explanations

Category: Test Preparation and Review
Covers: Nursing

NCLEX-RN® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN), which does not sponsor or endorse this product.

• UNIQUE! Organized by Client Needs to mirror the organization of the 2007 Test Plan.
• Provides 1000 practice question with detailed rationales for both the correct and incorrect options.
• Includes alternate item format questions such as multiple response, prioritizing, fill-in-the-blank, chart/exhibit, and figure/illustration to prepare students practice for the prioritizing, decision-making, and critical thinking skills needed to pass the NCLEX-RN.
• UNIQUE! Features test-taking strategies for each practice question to provide direction and hints to the correct answer.
• Includes plenty of questions focused on pharmacology to reflect the increased emphasis on pharmacology on the NCLEX-RN.
• Incorporates all new content areas of the new 2007 NCLEX-RN test plan.

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• A practice test based on the most up-to-date information
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• Information on the exam’s content and structure
• Additional practice questions online

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Prepare yourself for the alternate item formats you'll encounter on the NCLEX-RN® exam. Strategies for Alternate Item Formats on the NCLEX-RN® Exam provides clear, specific approaches to every type of alternate item question, helping you strengthen your analytical skills and test-taking confidence. Each of the book's 280 NCLEX-style review questions includes complete rationales for correct and incorrect responses, plus a unique strategy to help you analyze the question and determine the correct answer. The Companion CD included with every book enhances your exam preparation with additional questions, audio components, and the option of two review modes.

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. Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination (9781416037088)
. Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-RN® Exam (9780721603520)
. Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-RN® Exam PDA Software Powered by Skyscape (9781416048510)
. Saunders Strategies for Success for the NCLEX-RN® Examination (9781416000952)
. Saunders Q & A Review Cards for the NCLEX-RN® Exam (9781416047261)

• 280 NCLEX-style alternate item format practice questions help you perfect prioritization, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
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• Introductory chapters present test-taking skills specific to alternate item formats.
• Each question is categorized by cognitive level, integrated process, and client needs area to simplify content identification.
• Rationales for correct and incorrect answers help you identify and understand the logic behind each response.
• Page references to core Mosby and Saunders textbooks with every question make content review quick and easy.
• Test-taking strategies with each question help you analyze the question type and identify the correct answer.
• A 75-question sample exam modeled on the NCLEX-RN test plan helps familiarize you with the exam format and testing experience.
• The Companion CD gives you all 280 review questions in an electronic format, interactive exercises demonstrating NCLEX functionality, a question randomizer, and multiple review modes for expanded review and reinforcement.
• 15 questions with audio components prepare you for the latest alternative item format.

Prepare for success on the boards with Mosby's Comprehensive Review of Practical Nursing for the NCLEX-PN^® Examination! An outline format makes studying easier, and chapters organized by core clinical areas make review more efficient. Separate chapters help you focus on the specialty areas such as pharmacology, nutrition, and emergency nursing. Practice questions in each chapter are written in NCLEX examination style and include detailed rationales for both correct and incorrect answers. Developed by NCLEX-PN expert Mary O. Eyles, PhD, RN, this guide also includes a comprehensive exam to prepare you for the test-taking experience. Together, the book and CD offer a total of more than 3,600 practice questions.

• More than 3,600 questions provide plenty of practice: 1,494 questions in the book, and 2,193 additional questions on CD.


• Rationales for both correct and incorrect answers help you understand the reasoning behind each answer option.


• Page references to Elsevier textbooks provide fast, efficient remediation for each question.


• Alternate item format questions reflect the NCLEX-PN exam with drag-and-drop prioritization, multiple response, chart/exhibit, and illustrated questions.


• Questions on the CD let you choose to practice in study, quiz, or exam modes.


• Test-taking strategies include helpful tips in preparing for nursing exams and the NCLEX-PN exam.


• The comprehensive exam includes questions in all clinical areas, reflecting content on the current NCLEX-PN exam.

• A breakdown of the changes to the 2008 NCLEX-PN test plan prepares you for the latest version of the exam.


• A web link on the CD connects you to updates and technical support.

COMPREHENSIVE Succeed with comprehensive learning and practice tests

• Master the NCLEX-RN® exam materials in all tested subject areas
• Prepare with four comprehensive practice tests
• Analyze your test readiness and areas for further study with topic-focused chapter tests
• CD-ROM—based practice exam includes an interactive Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) engine for a meaningful exam experience with approximately 400 questions
• Learn important test-taking strategies to maximize your score and diminish your anxiety

Score Higher on the NCLEX®-RN Exam!

We provide you with the proven study tools and expert insight that will help you score higher on your exam.

• Study Tips like the advice and instruction that a personal tutor might provide.
• Notes, Tips, and Cautions provide you with hints and strategies that will help you reduce your mistakes on the exam.
• Comprehensive discussion of all subject areas covered on RN Exam.
• Practice Questions that include detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers–so you can learn the material from your success and mistakes.

Rinehart and Associates is a leading provider of classroom training for students studying for the NCLEX® RN Exam.

CD Features Nearly 400 Questions!

The CD-ROM—based practice exam includes an interactive Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) engine for a meaningful exam
experience with approximately 400 questions.

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CATEGORY: Medicine/Nursing COVERS: Nursing USER LEVEL: Intermediate

NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN), which does not sponsor or endorse this product.

Succeed with topical reviews, practice exams, and preparation tools

“The book offers a quick ‘cram’ approach to the NCLEX that is very user friendly and not time intensive. The overall approach is very learner-centered and the content is well-paced.”  –Catherine Dearman, RN, PhD

• Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your NCLEX-RN® exam.
• Includes more than 700 sample test questions to help you determine whether you’re ready to take the actual exam.
• Our popular Cram Sheet tearcard helps you remember key concepts.
• Exam Alerts provide important information found on the exam.
• Simplifies pharmacology for easy learning.

Written by Three Leading Nursing Experts!

Wilda Rinehart has a BS and MS in nursing and more than 30 years of experience as a nurse, consultant, and educator for nursing students.

Diann Sloan has a BS and MS in nursing, and a PhD. in counselor education and has worked as a nurse and educator for nearly 30 years.

Clara Hurd has a BS and MS in nursing and currently is a nurse educator at Northeast Mississippi Community College with 30 years experience.

Score Higher on the NCLEX-RN® Exam!

The CD features innovative Computer Adaptive Testing software by ExamForce, giving you an effective tool to assess your readiness for the NCLEX-RN® exam. Key features include:

• Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers
• Multiple test modes
• Random questions and order of answers
• Coverage of each NCLEX-RN® exam objective

NCLEX-RN® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN), which does not sponsor or endorse this product.

NCLEX-PN Exam Cram

Second Edition

Wilda Rinehart

Diann Sloan

Clara Hurd

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“The book offers a quick ‘cram’ approach to the NCLEX that is user friendly and not time intensive. The overall approach is learner-centered and the content is well paced.”

–Catherine Dearman, RN, Ph.D.

• Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your NCLEX-PN exam.
• Includes more than 700 sample test questions to help you determine whether you’re ready to take the actual exam.
• Our popular Cram Sheet tearcard helps you remember key concepts.
• Exam Alerts provide important information found on the exam.
• Simplifies pharmacology for easy learning.

Score Higher on the NCLEX-PN Exam!

The CD features innovative Computer Adaptive Testing software by ExamForce, giving you an effective tool to assess your readiness for the NCLEX-PN exam. Key features include:

• Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers
• Multiple test modes
• Random questions and order of answers
• Coverage of each NCLEX-PN exam objective

WRITTEN BY THREE LEADING NURSING EXPERTS:

Wilda Rinehart has B.S. and M.S. degrees in nursing and more than 30 years of experience as a nurse, consultant, and educator for nursing students.

Diann Sloan has B.S. and M.S. degrees in nursing and a Ph.D. in counselor education and has worked as a nurse and educator for 30 years.

Clara Hurd has B.S. and M.S. degrees in nursing and currently is a nurse educator at Northeast Mississippi Community College with 30 years experience.

Features:

*300 medications plus their common names and drug families

*Side effects

*Nursing considerations

• Coverage of detailed critical thinking methods offer valuable clues to help you analyze and uncover the correct answer option for all question types, including multiple-choice, true-or-false, and alternate item-format questions
• Chapters on specific question content, such as prioritization, pharmacology, management, and delegation, provide numerous examples to prepare you for higher cognitive level questions
• A fun, two-color design features cartoons and bold designs to help visual learners become better overall test-takers.
• Linda Silvestri's hallmark Pyramid Points in the margins highlight the most important concepts you need to learn for exam success.
• A companion CD includes 500 practice questions that allow you to apply the strategies learned from the text in a realistic electronic testing environment.

• Refocused content emphasizes comprehensive test preparation to help you develop, refine, and apply the reasoning skills you need to succeed throughout nursing school and on the NCLEX® examination.
• A new chapter on reducing test anxiety offers simple strategies you can use to control test-induced stress and gain the confidence you need to pass exams.
• A new chapter on developing a structured study plan provides helpful tips for improving time management for more efficient exam preparation.

COMPREHENSIVE Succeed with comprehensive learning and practice tests

• Master the NCLEX-RN® exam materials in all tested subject areas
• Prepare with four comprehensive practice tests
• Analyze your test readiness and areas for further study with topic-focused chapter tests
• Learn important test-taking strategies to maximize your score and diminish your anxiety

Score Higher on the NCLEX®-RN Exam!

We provide you with the proven study tools and expert insight that will help you score higher on your exam.

• Study Tips like the advice and instruction that a personal tutor might provide.
• Notes, Tips, and Cautions provide you with hints and strategies that will help you reduce your mistakes on the exam.
• Comprehensive discussion of all subject areas covered on RN Exam.
• Practice Questions that include detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers–so you can learn the material from your success and mistakes.

Rinehart and Associates is a leading provider of classroom training for students studying for the NCLEX® RN Exam.

Fun and engaging, this must-have review resource covers the nursing concepts and content found on the latest NCLEX-RN examination. It features a concise outline format that's perfect for studying, as well as 2,020 review questions to test your knowledge and help you prepare for the exam. Colorful illustrations and mnemonic cartoons clarify essential nursing concepts and offer a visual way for you to remember key facts for the NCLEX exam. Answers and rationales are provided for every practice question.

• Unique! An integrated systems approach incorporates pediatric, adult, and older adult lifespan considerations in each body system chapter.






• Unique! Mnemonic cartoons provide a fun, easy way to review and remember key nursing concepts.








• A full-color, user-friendly design enhances content and helps you quickly locate special features.








• Appendixes for each chapter summarize medications and nursing procedures for quick reference.








• Practice questions at the end of each chapter and on the companion CD -- 2,020 in all -- provide a wealth of NCLEX examination preparation in both print and electronic formats.








• The companion CD features practice questions available in both study and quiz/exam modes that are divided by content area and allow you to create a customized review experience based on your personal study needs.








• Electronic alternate item format questions on the CD, such as priority drag-and-drop and "hot spot" illustrated point-and-click questions, prepare you for the interactive question types you'll encounter on the computerized NCLEX examination.








• Answers and rationales for all review questions help you understand why correct answers are right and incorrect options are wrong.








• An Alert! feature highlights key nursing concepts frequently found on the NCLEX examination.








• Separate chapters on pharmacology and nursing management help you focus on these areas of emphasis on the NCLEX examination.

• Additional practice questions raise the total to 2,020 in the book and on the companion CD.






• More figures, charts, and cartoons further illustrate important anatomy, procedures, and disease processes.








• Application and analysis questions challenge you to use your critical thinking skills and closely mirror the types of questions on the NCLEX-RN^® examination.








• UNIQUE! A pediatric disorders icon makes it easy to distinguish pediatric disorders from adult disorders in chapters with system-integrated content.








• The detailed table of contents includes disorder headings to help you quickly find information on specific disorders within system-integrated content.

This is the eBook version of the printed book.

Succeed with topical reviews, practice exams, and preparation tools

“The book offers a quick ‘cram’ approach to the NCLEX that is very user friendly and not time intensive. The overall approach is very learner-centered and the content is well-paced.”  –Catherine Dearman, RN, PhD

• Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your NCLEX-RN® exam.
• Includes more than 700 sample test questions to help you determine whether you’re ready to take the actual exam.
• Our popular Cram Sheet tearcard helps you remember key concepts.
• Exam Alerts provide important information found on the exam.
• Simplifies pharmacology for easy learning.

Written by Three Leading Nursing Experts!

Wilda Rinehart has a BS and MS in nursing and more than 30 years of experience as a nurse, consultant, and educator for nursing students.

Diann Sloan has a BS and MS in nursing, and a PhD. in counselor education and has worked as a nurse and educator for nearly 30 years.

Clara Hurd has a BS and MS in nursing and currently is a nurse educator at Northeast Mississippi Community College with 30 years experience.

Score Higher on the NCLEX-RN® Exam!

The CD features innovative Computer Adaptive Testing software by ExamForce, giving you an effective tool to assess your readiness for the NCLEX-RN® exam. Key features include:

• Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers
• Multiple test modes
• Random questions and order of answers
• Coverage of each NCLEX-RN® exam objective

NCLEX-RN® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN), which does not sponsor or endorse this product.

The new format features two terms on one side of each page, with the explanations on the other. The book is grouped by medicine category.
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Strategies play an important role in passing the NCLEX-RN, which is a critical thinking test requiring students to go beyond simply recognizing facts. In this guide, test-takers will have access to the most effective methods available to guarantee a passing score.

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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.
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Our online NCLEX-PN® Exam Review contains everything you need to succeed on the exam. You can practice from any computer with an internet connection; there is no software to download or install. Our program contains hundreds of randomly-generated practice questions and a full-length practice test built from exam specifications. Students use Northstar Learning to study at their own pace, within their busy schedule, 24/7. Northstar Learning is totally online, so you don't have to wait for anything to be shipped to you. Once you order we'll send you a username and password which you can use to log in at our website. Get started today!
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This is the eBook version of the printed book.

NCLEX-PN Exam Cram

Second Edition

Wilda Rinehart

Diann Sloan

Clara Hurd

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“The book offers a quick ‘cram’ approach to the NCLEX that is user friendly and not time intensive. The overall approach is learner-centered and the content is well paced.”

–Catherine Dearman, RN, Ph.D.

• Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your NCLEX-PN exam.
• Includes more than 700 sample test questions to help you determine whether you’re ready to take the actual exam.
• Our popular Cram Sheet tearcard helps you remember key concepts.
• Exam Alerts provide important information found on the exam.
• Simplifies pharmacology for easy learning.

Score Higher on the NCLEX-PN Exam!

The CD features innovative Computer Adaptive Testing software by ExamForce, giving you an effective tool to assess your readiness for the NCLEX-PN exam. Key features include:

• Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers
• Multiple test modes
• Random questions and order of answers
• Coverage of each NCLEX-PN exam objective

WRITTEN BY THREE LEADING NURSING EXPERTS:

Wilda Rinehart has B.S. and M.S. degrees in nursing and more than 30 years of experience as a nurse, consultant, and educator for nursing students.

Diann Sloan has B.S. and M.S. degrees in nursing and a Ph.D. in counselor education and has worked as a nurse and educator for 30 years.

Clara Hurd has B.S. and M.S. degrees in nursing and currently is a nurse educator at Northeast Mississippi Community College with 30 years experience.