Nursing at HACC

With over 2,000 questions aligned with  the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) 2020 PN test plan, Lippincott Review for NCLEX-PN is the perfect study guide for pre-licensure nursing students in practical and vocational nursing programs preparing to take the licensing exam. Divided into 5 manageable sections,  this NCLEX-RN review tool provides practice tests in each area to gauge your progress and preparedness for the exam. Use the accompanying  online tool for online test practice as well!   The Nursing Care of Adults with Medical-Surgical Disorders The Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family The Nursing Care of Children The Nursing Care of Clients with Mental Health Needs  Two-Part Comprehensive Examination  Each section is packed with review tests, detailed rationales for both correct and incorrect answers, alternate-format questions, FAQ's, and test taking strategies to help you prepare.  

Who says studying has to be boring? The Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-PN® Exam, 9th Edition uses colorful drawings and mnemonic cartoons to bring difficult concepts to life and help you recall the content you need to know to excel on the NCLEX-PN examination. Written in a concise and visually appealing outline format, this book makes learning and studying easier and more fun. The companion Evolve website includes more than 2,000 NCLEX exam-style review questions, including alternate item and Next Generation NCLEX® formats, and allows you to personalize your study by creating practice exams, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and reviewing answers and rationales. Access to this product, which may be at the discretion of your institution, is up to 3 years of online and perpetual offline access. Elsevier reserves the right to restrict or remove access due to changes in product portfolio or other market conditions. Testing Strategies for the NCLEX-PN Examination chapter addresses the challenges of the Next Generation NCLEX® and provides targeted strategies for success. UNIQUE! Mnemonic cartoons provide a fun, easy way to review and remember key nursing concepts and disease processes. More than 2,000 review questions on the companion Evolve website are available in both study and quiz modes and separated by content area, allowing customized review based on personal study needs. Examples of Next Generation NCLEX-style questions on the companion Evolve website familiarize you with these new types of questions. Answers and rationales are provided for all review questions. Test Alert! boxes highlight key concepts frequently found on the NCLEX examination. Alternate item format questions on the companion Evolve website prepare you for these question types on the NCLEX examination. UNIQUE! Appendixes for each chapter summarize medications and nursing procedures for quick reference. Nursing Priority boxes make it easier to distinguish priorities of nursing care. Pharmacology tables make key drug information easy to find, with high-alert medications noted by a special icon. Special icons distinguish pediatric and adult disorders and identify content on self-care and home care. A separate chapter on pharmacology and medication administration helps you focus on this area of emphasis on the NCLEX examination.

Practice makes perfect with Saunders Q&A Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 8th Edition. This popular review offers more than 6,000 test questions, giving you all the Q&A practice you need to pass the NCLEX-RN examination! Each question enhances review by including a test-taking strategy and rationale for correct and incorrect answers. Questions are organized to match the Client Needs and Integrated Processes found in the most recent NCLEX-RN test plan. Q&A practice is also provided on the Evolve companion website, with many study and testing options - including an option to select practice questions by health problem/medical diagnosis. From the most trusted names in NCLEX review, Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela Silvestri, this resource is part of the popular Saunders Pyramid to Success. Detailed test-taking strategies for each question provide clues for analyzing and selecting the correct answer. Comprehensive rationales are provided for both correct and incorrect answer options. Chapters organized by Client Needs reflect the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. Evolve companion website includes more than 6,000 questions with robust study and self-testing options. A 75-question pre-test generates a study calendar to guide your exam preparation. Questions on the Evolve companion site may be sorted by cognitive ability, NCLEX client needs area, content area, integrated process, health problem, priority concept, strategy, or alternate item format to help you focus on the question types you find most difficult. A 75-question post-test helps you evaluate your progress. All alternate item question types are represented, including multiple response, prioritizing/ordered response, fill-in-the-blank, illustration/hot spot, chart/exhibit questions, graphic option, questions incorporating audio, case studies, and Next-Generation NCLEX-style question types. A Priority Nursing Tip for each question highlights need-to-know patient care information. Introductory chapters cover preparation guidance for the NCLEX-RN and the computerized adaptive testing (CAT) format, nonacademic preparation, test-taking strategies, and the NCLEX-RN from a new graduate's perspective. Three audio reviews on the Evolve companion website cover acid-base balance, fluids and electrolytes, and pharmacology. Appropriate for all test takers in the US and Canada - includes metric, SI, and imperial units, as applicable. Questions written at higher cognitive levels (applying, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating, and creating) correspond to the NCLEX, where most items are written at the application level or higher. NEW! Thoroughly updated questions reflect the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. NEW! Clinical Judgment Situations include unfolding Next-Generation NCLEX-style case studies and question types with answer guidelines on the Evolve companion website. NEW! Clinical Judgment/Cognitive Skills labels help you recognize the new clinical judgment thought process behind Next-Generation NCLEX-style questions. NEW and UNIQUE! A tear-out bookmark insert allows you to cover the answer column and includes a list of the top 10 test-taking strategies.

Build your test-taking skills and pass the Next Generation NCLEX® examination! Strategies for Student Success on the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Test Items includes all of the question types that appear on the NGN, helping you develop the clinical judgment skills emphasized on the test. To enhance your study, each practice question includes a test-taking strategy and rationales for both correct and incorrect answers. Case studies let you practice key cognitive skills, and additional questions are provided on the Evolve website. Written by NCLEX experts Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri, this study tool ensures that you are NGN exam-ready! Next Generation NCLEX®-style practice questions of all types are illustrated through stand-alone case studies and unfolding case studies directed toward each of the six cognitive skills. Detailed test-taking strategy for each question provides clues for analyzing and uncovering the correct answer option. NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) is included throughout with case scenarios that integrate the six clinical judgment cognitive skills. In-depth rationales include both correct and incorrect answers. NGN Tip boxes highlight the most important nursing concepts needed for exam success. Additional resources on the Evolve website allow you to interactively engage with each question from the book plus additional questions.

Get ready to pass the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination (NGN) on your first try with Developing Clinical Judgment for Professional Nursing and the Next-Generation NCLEX-RN® Examination. Written by renowned nursing education expert Donna D. Ignatavicius and a team of expert item writers, this practical workbook is the only book on the market focused exclusively on developing the clinical reasoning skills you need for success on the NGN and in clinical practice. This collection of engaging and practical thinking exercises has been carefully developed to incorporate the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Clinical Judgment Model (CJM) and to emphasize the new item types that will be integral to the NGN. Exercises range from basic to more complex and address all specialty areas to fully prepare you for all facets of the exam. In all, this "next-generation" workbook will become your invaluable companion throughout nursing school, helping you grow your clinical reasoning skills to match what's expected on the new NGN and as a practicing nurse! Access to this product, which may be at the discretion of your institution, is up to 3 years of online and perpetual offline access. Elsevier reserves the right to restrict or remove access due to changes in product portfolio or other market conditions. This one-of-a-kind workbook dedicated to developing clinical judgment skills helps prepare you for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN) through practical thinking exercises in which you will apply the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Clinical Judgment Model (CJM). A comprehensive collection of carefully developed clinical reasoning exercises range from basic to more complex and address all specialty areas. Answer key with robust rationales to remediate learning follows at the end of the book. Six-part organization guides you through the entire NGN test plan. Answer questions in the book itself or on a companion Evolve website for automated scoring and remediation.