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Book NCLEX PN Flashcard Book

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rebekah Warner
  • Publisher : Research & Education Assoc.
  • Release : 2012-05-11
  • ISBN : 0738665592
  • Pages : 482 pages

Download or read book NCLEX PN Flashcard Book written by Rebekah Warner and published by Research & Education Assoc.. This book was released on 2012-05-11 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: REA’s NCLEX-PN Flashcards Are Indispensable! Hundreds of Must-Study Questions and Answers! REA’s Interactive Flashcard® book for the NCLEX-PN exam helps nursing students check their test-readiness before taking this all-important exam. Our flashcard book is the perfect on-the-go study supplement and offers a quick and convenient way to practice answering questions. Written by an experienced RN, these flashcards give students full scenarios to evaluate in a multiple-choice format, just like the actual test. This recommended study aid contains more than 350 must-study questions that cover all official test categories found on the NCLEX, with detailed explanations of answers. The book also provides fascinating fun facts about the medical/nursing profession and its history. Unlike most flashcards that come loose in a box, our flashcards are bound in an organized, compact book that makes studying a breeze. Nursing students can write their answer on the front of the card, and then compare it to the answer on the back of the card. This concise question and answer format makes it easy to find the right answer, and we even give details explaining why the answer is correct. Fully indexed for smarter study, this book is the perfect way to study for the NCLEX-PN exam!

Book Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX PN   Examination   E Book

Download or read book Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX PN Examination E Book written by Linda Anne Silvestri and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-04-13 with total page 1043 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get everything you need to review for the NCLEX-PN® exam from one trusted source! With over 4,500 high-quality review questions, this unique, bestselling review and preparation guide offers the perfect combination of core content review, comprehensive rationales, and detailed test-taking strategies from the NCLEX expert herself: Linda Silvestri. Updated to reflect the latest NCLEX-PN test plan, this new edition and companion Evolve website help you hone your understanding of all the important NCLEX-PN content areas. Full-color design makes for a more visually engaging learning experience. 12 pharmacology chapters address the emphasis on pharmacology questions on the NCLEX-PN exam. Priority Nursing Actions boxes outline and explain clinical emergent situations requiring immediate action, including detailed rationales and textbook references to help you strengthen prioritizing skills in clinical and testing situations. Pyramid Alert boxes reinforce learning of essential content frequently tested on the NCLEX-PN exam. Reference to a Mosby or Saunders textbook gives you resources for further study and self-remediation. Question codes categorize each question by cognitive level, client needs area, integrated process, clinical content area, and priority concepts to allow you multiple study and exam selections on the companion Evolve site. Inclusion of all alternate item formats (multiple response, ordered response, fill-in-the-blank, figure, chart/exhibit, audio, and video questions) offers practice with mastering prioritizing, decision-making, and critical thinking skills, and help prepare you for this additional component of the new test plan for NCLEX-PN. Pyramid to Success sections supply an overview of the chapter, guidance and direction regarding the focus of review in the content area, and its relative importance to the most recent NCLEX-PN text plan. Pyramid Points identify content that typically appears on the NCLEX-PN exam. Pyramid Terms give you a quick review of each content area. Introductory chapters on preparation guidance for the NCLEX-PN, nonacademic preparation, test-taking strategies, the CAT format, and the NCLEX-PN are presented from a new graduate’s perspective. Companion Evolve site allows for automatic software updates to allow you to check for changes and updates to content or functionality throughout the life of the edition.

Book Saunders Student Nurse Planner  2013 2014   E Book

Download or read book Saunders Student Nurse Planner 2013 2014 E Book written by Susan C. deWit and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much more than just a study calendar, Saunders Student Nurse Planner, 2013-2014 will quickly become your lifeline with its wealth of organizational tools, clinical information, and helpful nursing school guidance all within one compact and versatile resource. Designed specifically for busy nursing students like you, this planner’s strategies for time management and stress-reduction, NCLEX Exam review questions and study tips, and abundance of helpful clinical tools can significantly relieve the common aches and pains of nursing school and help you perform to your fullest potential both inside the classroom and throughout clinical practice. Time-saving, compact design provides a clean and efficient layout that is easy to take to bring along to class and clinical rotations. Time management strategies help you perform to your fullest potential. Advice on study skills and stress reduction techniques improve your focus and increase efficiency — giving you the edge you need to succeed. Alternate-format questions (explanation and examples) and information on taking the NCLEX exam help prepare you for the licensure exam. Getting the Most from the Clinical Experience chapter educates you on patient safety, communication with patients and colleagues, and documentation. The Joint Commission’s "Do Not Use" List of dangerous abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols appears inside the front cover. Clinical Quick Reference chapter provides you with essential clinical tools and information in a concise, accessible format, and includes: Commonly used abbreviations, symbols, and notations Perioperative care and Joint Commission safety guidelines for surgery Fall risk factors and assessment Most commonly used IV fluids table HIPAA requirements for confidentiality Safety guidelines to prevent medication errors Pain assessment tools Signs of geriatric and pediatric abuse Glasgow Coma Scale Tips for troubleshooting IV pumps Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk Common lab test values MyPlate dietary guidelines NEW! Updated information on common therapeutic diets includes gluten- and lactose-free, high-fiber, and the DASH Eating Plan. NEW! FOUR Score Neurological Assessment Scale guides you in assessing a patient’s level of consciousness.

Book Saunders Student Nurse Planner  2013 2014 Pageburst on Kno Retail Access Code

Download or read book Saunders Student Nurse Planner 2013 2014 Pageburst on Kno Retail Access Code written by Susan C. Dewit and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-05-24 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much more than just a study calendar, Saunders Student Nurse Planner, 2013-2014 will quickly become your lifeline with its wealth of organizational tools, clinical information, and helpful nursing school guidance all within one compact and versatile resource. Designed specifically for busy nursing students like you, this planner's strategies for time management and stress-reduction, NCLEX Exam review questions and study tips, and abundance of helpful clinical tools can significantly relieve the common aches and pains of nursing school and help you perform to your fullest potential both inside the classroom and throughout clinical practice.

Book NCLEX PN Practice Questions Exam Cram

Download or read book NCLEX PN Practice Questions Exam Cram written by Wilda Rinehart and published by Pearson IT Certification. This book was released on 2014-08-27 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I studied nothing but your material for two weeks until I felt prepared to take the NCLEX®. Studying your material gave me the confidence I needed to pass!” –Rayena Thorne, nursing student at Wallace State Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your NCLEX-PN® exam. Includes more than 1,000 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. Score Higher on the NCLEX-PN® Exam! The CD features 6 practice exams, giving you an effective tool to assess your readiness for the NCLEX-PN® exam. Key features include: All 1,000 questions in this book are included on the CD, giving you yet another effective tool to assess your readiness for the NCLEX-PN® exam Multiple test modes, questions that simulate an actual exam, and detailed answer explanations Written by Leading Experts! Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, or Windows 8 Professional; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client; Pentium class 1GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB hard disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; Connection to the Internet during installation for access code validation NCLEX-PN® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN), which does not sponsor or endorse this product.

Book Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX RN Examination

Download or read book Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX RN Examination written by Linda Anne Silvestri and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011 with total page 1186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanying CD-ROM includes more than 4500 NCLEX examination-style review questions in quiz, study, or exam mode, a diagnostic pre-test, audio and video questions, and audio review summaries.

Book NCLEX PN 250 New format Questions

Download or read book NCLEX PN 250 New format Questions written by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2005-12-29 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly updated for its Second Edition, this review guide gives students practice and confidence in answering the five types of "alternate-format" questions used on the current NCLEX-PN®—multiple-response multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank items, chart/exhibit items, drag and drop, and questions based on illustrations. The book contains 250 alternate-format questions covering all the major topics on the exam—fundamentals, medical-surgical, maternal-neonatal, pediatric, and psychiatric nursing. Questions appear in the left-hand column and answers appear in the right-hand column. Answers include rationales for correct and incorrect responses, as well as the applicable nursing process step, client needs category and subcategory, and cognitive level. Test-taking tips are also included.

Book Lippincott s Fast Facts for NCLEX PN

Download or read book Lippincott s Fast Facts for NCLEX PN written by Lippincott and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lippincott's Fast Facts for NCLEX-PN presents 4,500 essential facts that nursing students can review again and again to help them prepare for and pass the PN exam. These important nuggets of information cover all aspects of nursing care, organized around the major subject areas tested on the exam: adult health, maternal-neonatal nursing, pediatric nursing, psychiatric nursing. pharmacology, and management of care.

Book Saunders 2016 2017 Strategies for Test Success   E Book

Download or read book Saunders 2016 2017 Strategies for Test Success E Book written by Linda Anne Silvestri and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-07-29 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the anxiety out of taking any nursing test with Saunders 2016-2017 Strategies for Test Success: Passing Nursing School and the NCLEX Exam, 4th Edition. Written by the most trusted expert in NCLEX prep, Linda Silvestri, and updated to reflect the most current NCLEX test plans, this invaluable guide covers key topics like time management, critical thinking, and problem solving, with tips to help you overcome test anxiety and develop effective study habits. Learn how to confidently evaluate and identify the correct answer for a variety of test question types, including alternate item formats, with chapters on preparing for nursing exams, prioritization methods, and pharmacology questions, and practice your skills and gain realistic test-taking experience with the book and Evolve site’s 1,200 practice questions. A Reducing Test Anxiety chapter offers simple strategies to control test-induced stress and gain the confidence needed to pass exams. A Developing Study Skills chapter provides helpful tips on improving time management for more efficient exam preparation. An emphasis on comprehensive test preparation helps you develop, refine, and apply the reasoning skills you need to succeed throughout nursing school and on the NCLEX examination. Coverage of detailed critical thinking methods offers valuable clues to help you analyze and uncover the correct answer option for all question types, including multiple-choice and alternate item-format questions. Helpful Tips for the Beginning Nursing Student highlight the most important concepts needed for exam success. Chapters on specific question content — such as prioritization, pharmacology, triage/disaster management, and delegation — provide numerous examples to prepare you for higher-level questions. UNIQUE! Student-to-Student Hints highlight real life strategies that have helped other students graduate from nursing school and pass the NCLEX exam. Online practice questions let you apply the strategies learned from the text in a realistic electronic testing environment. A fun, 4-color design features cartoons and bold designs to help engage visual learners. NEW! Thoroughly updated content reflects the most current NCLEX test plans. Summary information on the latest test plans is highlighted in chapter 4. NEW! Addition of SI units and removal of trade drug names reflect the upcoming changes to the NCLEX-RN test plan. NEW! 200 new practice questions bring the overall total to 1,200 questions on the Evolve site. NEW! Two-year revision cycle ensures that the content is current and covers all of the question types found on the NCLEX exam. NEW! Priority Concepts added to each question help readers link their concept-based classes and NCLEX prep.

Book NCLEX PN Practice Questions Exam Cram

Download or read book NCLEX PN Practice Questions Exam Cram written by Wilda Rinehart and published by Pearson IT Certification. This book was released on 2017-06-16 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include access to the practice test software. The NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Exam Cram, Fifth Edition, provides 1,000 questions for the nursing student who wants to be better prepared for the exam. Revised and completely updated for the 2017 changes to the exam, this new edition replaces the successful previous editions that proved so popular with nursing students. Anxiety about the exam is high among nursing students and results from the focus group say 'the more practice questions to study, the better'! The Exam Cram questions cover topics the student will likely encounter on the real exam including alternative items. Like all of the Exam Cram books the NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Exam Cram contains a cram sheet for last minute review of important information in a concise, easy to remember format.

Book Success in Practical Vocational Nursing   E Book

Download or read book Success in Practical Vocational Nursing E Book written by Patricia Knecht and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-07-19 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A market-leading must-have and part of the LPN Threads series, Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, From Student to Leader, 8th Edition provides you with everything you need to succeed in both nursing school and in a career in LPN/LVN nursing. With a strong emphasis on leadership, this clear, comprehensive new edition discusses the higher-level roles and responsibilities of an LPN/LVN leader, the skills necessary to become a successful LPN/LVN, and the future of the field. It is filled with opportunities for you to test your understanding as you read, as well as practice NCLEX review questions at the end of each chapter to prepare you for the NCLEX-PN® Examination. Collaborative Care boxes highlight challenges that occur in emerging community and continuing care workforce settings, and give you examples of leadership and management opportunities for LPN/LVNs in any health care setting you may find yourself. Critical Thinking boxes include activities that could be used in a flipped classroom experience, and provide you with critical thinking and problem solving opportunities throughout the chapter to enhance your understanding. Try This boxes provide students and instructors with clinical simulations or activities related to topics discussed in the text that can be utilized in simulation or role-play scenarios in class. Professional Pointers boxes give advice on nursing best practices in the professional arena during and after nursing school. Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination! section at the end of the text contains key points, additional learning activities, and review questions for the NCLEX® Examination (including alternate format items in every chapter). Presents tips on taking the NCLEX-PN examination and information on applications, interviews, and the job search, including electronic resumes. Full-color design, cover, photos, and illustrations make this text visually appealing, pedagogically useful and easy to read. Numbered objectives open each chapter and provide a framework for content. Key points at the end of each chapter summarize chapter highlights and serve as an excellent review tool. Key terms with phonetic pronunciations are at the beginning of each chapter and in full color at first mention in the text, and assist you in improving and supplementing your terminology and language skills before you enter clinical practice. References and Suggested Readings lists are arranged by chapter at the end of the book to provide you with resources for further understanding of text concepts. NEW! Community Resources chapter covers tools and resources that you can find within your community to help you with learning, personal, and family needs that could interfere with success in school. NEW! Work Force Trends chapter discusses the most current issues, challenges, and concerns with the LPN/LVN workforce. NEW! Storytelling narratives at the beginning of each chapter use true stories to enhance learning and demonstrate the relevancy of key topics.

Book HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX PN   Examination   E Book

Download or read book HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX PN Examination E Book written by HESI and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare for success on your HESI exit exam and the NCLEX-PN®! The HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 4th Edition provides a complete, all-in-one review of the information you need to know. Written in an easy-to-read outline format, this study tool breaks down chapters by clinical areas and topics emphasized on the NCLEX-PN exam. Rationales are provided for incorrect answers and help you address any areas of weakness. The companion Evolve website offers 500 practice questions, giving you valuable practice in the same electronic testing format you will experience on your nursing school exit exam and on the NCLEX-PN exam. Detailed rationales explain correct and incorrect answer options for practice questions. HESI Hint boxes highlight important clinical information and concepts commonly tested on the NCLEX-PN exam. Pharmacology tables summarize the need-to-know drug therapy content emphasized on the NCLEX-PN exam. Critical thinking study questions reinforce key concepts and content, and also include answer guidelines. Chapters organized by clinical area make it easy to find and study review topics. The Evolve companion website includes 500 NCLEX practice questions, including alternate item formats, providing a testing experience similar to the nursing school exit exam and the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. Updated content reflects the latest NCLEX-PN® test plan. 130 NEW questions are added to the Evolve companion website, bringing the overall total to 500 test questions. NEW fill-in-the-blank and prioritizing questions familiarize you with the new alternate item format item types included on the NCLEX-PN exam. NEW Gerontology quiz prepares you for the exam’s questions on this subject.

Book NCLEX PN Exam Cram

    Book Details:
  • Author : Wilda Rinehart
  • Publisher : Pearson IT Certification
  • Release : 2014-05-21
  • ISBN : 013383199X
  • Pages : 598 pages

Download or read book NCLEX PN Exam Cram written by Wilda Rinehart and published by Pearson IT Certification. This book was released on 2014-05-21 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook version of the print title. The eBook edition does not provide access to the test engine and practice test that accompanies the print book. “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, R.N., Ph.D. Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your NCLEX-PN® exam 445 sample test questions help you gain confidence and decide when you’re ready to take the actual exam Includes the popular Cram Sheet tearcard to help you remember key concepts and do extra last-minute studying Exam Alerts identify important information found on the exam Simplifies key medication aide concepts and techniques for easy learning Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your NCLEX-PN exam! Discover how the NCLEX-PN exam works, and how best to prepare for it Understand essential disease processes, treatments, and diagnostic studies Care for clients with respiratory, genitourinary, hematopoietic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, cardiovascular, neurological, and many other disorders Serve maternal, infant, and pediatric clients Provide compassionate and effective psychiatric care Consider cultural, religious, and legal concerns associated with client care Review all stages of the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation Address client needs for a safe, effective-care environment; health promotion and maintenance; and psychosocial and physiological integrity

Book NCLEX PN Exam Prep

    Book Details:
  • Author : Wilda Rinehart
  • Publisher : Pearson IT Certification
  • Release : 2014-11-26
  • ISBN : 0133830578
  • Pages : 1423 pages

Download or read book NCLEX PN Exam Prep written by Wilda Rinehart and published by Pearson IT Certification. This book was released on 2014-11-26 with total page 1423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook version of the print title. The eBook edition does not provide access to the test engine that accompanies the print book. Score Higher on the NCLEX-PN® Exam! We provide you with the proven study tools and expert insight that will help you score higher on your exam www.pearsonITcertification.com 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 the NCLEX-PN® Exam Practice Questions that include detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers–so you can learn the material from your success and mistakes COMPREHENSIVE! Succeed with comprehensive learning and practice tests Master the NCLEX-PN® 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 Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, or Windows 8 Professional; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client; Pentium class 1GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB hard disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam ; access to the Internet to register and download xam databases 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.

Book McDonald s the Nurse Educator s Guide to Assessing Learning Outcomes

Download or read book McDonald s the Nurse Educator s Guide to Assessing Learning Outcomes written by Tresa Kaur and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2024-12-09 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: McDonald's The Nurse Educator's Guide to Assessing Learning Outcomes, Fifth Edition is a comprehensive guide for nurse educators that covers the assessment of critical thinking, the development of learning objectives, and the creation of tests, including detailed tips for writing many kinds of individual test items. This unique resource also covers the analysis of test reliability. Examples of effective and ineffective test items are included throughout to help faculty and nurse educators deepen their understanding of how to create effective tests and assess student learning. The updated Fifth Edition features two new chapters dedicated to the NextGen NCLEX to prepare faculty to develop questions for their students, addressing the move from critical thinking to clinical judgment.

Book Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education  Fifth Edition

Download or read book Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education Fifth Edition written by Marilyn H. Oermann, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-11-07 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considered the "gold standard" for evaluation and testing in nursing education, this fifth edition of the classic text helps educators to assess the level of learning achieved in the classroom, in clinical settings, and online with expanded coverage of essential concepts in assessment, evaluation, and testing in a wider variety of learning environments. It presents new content on evaluation in online programs and testing and features a new chapter on using simulation for assessment and high-stakes evaluations. Also included is updated information on clinical evaluation and program evaluation along with current research featuring new examples and tools. The fifth edition expands content on standardized tests, including how to write test items for licensure and certification exam prep, and provides new information on developing rubrics for assessing written assignments. The fifth edition is distinguished from other texts by its focus on developing a framework that integrates all types of evaluation in a nursing program. It addresses how to develop a test blueprint and assemble, administer, write, and analyze tests. It provides rubrics for scoring tests and written assignments along with examples. Its guidelines for preventing cheating and conducting productive post-test discussions are especially helpful to educators. Additionally, the book explores important social, ethical, and legal issues associated with testing and evaluation. It meets National League for Nursing's Certification Competency #3: Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies. NEW TO THE FIFTH EDITION: Expanded coverage of essential concepts in assessment, evaluation, and testing in classroom and clinical education A new chapter on using simulation for assessment and high-stakes evaluation New information on evaluation in online courses, programs, and testing Expanded content on clinical evaluation and program evaluation Current research and new examples and tools How to write test items that prepare students for licensure and certification exams Expanded coverage on developing rubrics for assessing written assignments KEY FEATURES: Describes how to develop a test blueprint and assemble, administer, write, and analyze tests Provides sample grading rubrics Demonstrates strategies for evaluating higher levels of learning Explains how to evaluate written assignments with sample scoring rubrics Includes an Instructor’s Manual with sample syllabus, PowerPoint slides, and an online course with 17 modules, each with student learning activities, discussion questions, and online resources

Book Success in Practical Vocational Nursing   E Book

Download or read book Success in Practical Vocational Nursing E Book written by Lisa Carroll and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-06-08 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take an exciting journey to success in your LPN/LVN career! Emphasizing leadership and clinical judgment skills, Success in Practical / Vocational Nursing: From Student to Leader, 10th Edition helps you navigate your way through nursing school, examinations, the job search, and success in professional practice. It describes the building blocks essential to a successful career, such as critical thinking, ethics, effective communication, and an understanding of your role in the nursing process. Also useful are review questions to help you get ready for the NCLEX-PN® examination. Written by educators Lisa Falgiatore Carroll and Janyce Collier, this edition adds new insight into the ways self-empowerment can help you achieve positive outcomes in class and on the job. - Basic career information includes the value of the LPN, workforce trends, state regulations governing LPN practice, and insight into safe practice and NCLEX-PN® success. - Learning features in each chapter include objectives and key terms with phonetic pronunciations, with definitions in the text and in the glossary. - Storytelling narratives at the beginning of specific chapters use real-life scenarios to provide context for the topic. - Get Ready for the NCLEX-PN® Examination section at the end of each chapter includes key points, critical thinking scenarios, additional learning resources, and review questions with answers at the back of the book. - Test-taking and interview preparation tips prepare students to take the NCLEX-PN Examination and guide you through the job search, applications, and interviews — including electronic resumes. - Critical Thinking boxes provide opportunities to practice problem solving. - Coordinated Care boxes develop leadership and management skills with hints, tools, and activities. - Keep in Mind boxes introduce the underlying theme of each chapter. - Professional Pointers boxes give advice on nursing best practices in practice settings. - Try This! boxes challenge students to imagine, visualize, and think outside the box. - Full-color design makes this text visually appealing and easy to read. - References cite evidence-based information and can be found in the back of the book. - NEW! Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Examination-style questions are provided at the end of each chapter. - NEW! Empowerment boxes introduce tools that can affect positive outcomes in class, clinicals, and professional practice. - NEW! Updated content includes delegation, preparing students for leadership positions immediately upon graduation, and the latest on clinical judgment.