Williamsburg Regional Library

NCLEX-RN for dummies, by Rhoda L. Sommer and Patrick R. Coonan

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NCLEX-RN for dummies

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by Rhoda L. Sommer and Patrick R. Coonan

--For dummies

The NCLEX-RN nursing exam is tough, and many students don't pass on the first attempt. But with the help of this friendly and thorough study guide, you can drastically improve your chances of passing the first time around! This book with online practice provides an insightful review of the nursing process and helps you bone up on the subjects you're sure to encounter on the exam, including client needs and rights and safe pharmacological care. Get acquainted with the latest question types and take a close look at the trickiest topics to pinpoint where you need to focus your test-prep efforts the most. You'll be well prepared to pass! -- From publisher's description

Part 1: Demystifying the complexity of the NCLEX-RN. Meet the NCLEX-RN: your ticket to getting a license ; Preparing for T-Day: paperwork and whatnot ; The NCLEX-RN blueprint ; Buffing up: study tips and test taking strategies -- Part 2: Testing your knowledge of client needs. Management of care ; Safety and infection control ; Health promotion and maintenance ; Psychosocial integrity ; Basic care and comfort ; Meditating on meds: pharmacological and parenteral therapies ; Reduction of risk ; Physiological adaptation -- Part 3: Just what you were looking for: a full-length practice test. A story of blood, chills, and pain: a practice NCLEX-RN ; The answers to all your questions (and explanations to boot) -- Part 4: The part of tens. Ten myths about the NCLEX-RN ; Ten common phrases found in NCLEX-RN questions ; Ten rules to remember when prepping for the NCLEX-RN -- Part 5: Appendixes. Additional info about exam and licensing logistics ; Information for international nurses moving to the United States ; Glossary of nursing terms

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