Reviews & Study Guides

Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination (Saunders Comprehensive Review for Nclex-Rn)

There is a reason the new edition of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination has been called the best NCLEX review book ever. Essentially, youll find everything you need to review for the NCLEX exam under one cover complete content review and over 4,200 NCLEX-style questions in the book and on the free companion CD! Don't make the mistake of assuming that the quality of the questions is the same in all NCLEX review books, because only Silvestri's Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination includes the kind of questions that consistently test the critical thinking skills necessary to pass today's NCLEX exam. And, what's even better is that ALL answers include detailed rationales to help you learn from your answer choices, along with test taking strategies that provide tips for how to best approach each question. It's easy to see why Silvestri is THE book of choice for NCLEX review. But dont just take our word for it -- read any customer review or ask your fellow classmates to see why Silvestri users believe that there's nothing else like it!

Please check out these other great NCLEX-RN® review books from Linda Silvestri:

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)
Strategies for Alternate Item Formats for the NCLEX-RN® Exam (9781416038412)
Saunders Q & A Review Cards for the NCLEX-RN® Exam (9781416047261)

• Each question includes the correct answer, a complete rationale for all responses, and a test-taking strategy to help students develop strategies for locating the correct response.
• Each question includes a page reference to an Elsevier nursing textbook to help with remediation.
• All alternate item format questions are included, with multiple response, prioritizing, fill-in-the-blank, figure/illustration, chart/exhibit, and audio questions.
• Organization by nursing content areas provides a logical, effective review.
• Pyramid Terms define key terms at the beginning of each major unit or chapter.
• Pyramid Points within each chapter highlight the content that is important in preparing for the NCLEX-RN examination.
• Pyramid to Success sections provide an overview of major units or chapters and specific content related to the latest NCLEX-RN test plan.
• Pharmacology is emphasized with 13 pharmacology chapters, a medication and intravenous calculation chapter, and a pediatric medication calculation chapter to reflect priority content on the NCLEX exam.
• Introductory chapters cover preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam, nonacademic preparation, test-taking strategies, the NCLEX-RN exam from a student's perspective, and transitional issues for the foreign-educated nurse.
• A comprehensive exam consists of 265 questions related to all content areas in the book and representative of the percentages identified in the NCLEX-RN test plan.
• CD-ROM allows practice in quiz, study, or exam modes, with questions selected from content area, integrated process, category of client needs, or alternate item format type.

• The review is based on the new NCLEX-RN test plan, effective April 2007.
• Now in full color with over 100 illustrations to enhance important nursing content.
• 200 more questions have been added, for a total of 4,210.
• Includes the new chart/exhibit alternate item format, in addition to questions with audio components.
• Companion CD-ROM uses a pre-diagnostic exam to generate an individualized study plan.

Kaplan NCLEX-RN Exam 2008-2009 with CD-ROM: Strategies for the Registered Nursing Licensing Exam (Kaplan Nclex-Rn Exam)

Features:

*Two practice tests (one in the book and one on the CD-ROM)

*Detailed answer explanations

*In-depth analysis of NCLEX-RN exam question types

*Online question bank

*Most up-to-date info on based on 2007 test change

Kaplan NCLEX-PN, 2009 Edition: Strategies for the Practical Nursing Licensing Exam (Kaplan Nclex-Pn Exam)

Features:

*Practice test with detailed answer explanations

*Kaplan's proven score-raising strategies

*Techniques for the computer-adaptive test

*Complete review of all question formats

*Passing score guarantee

*More practice questions available online

Test Success: Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students (Test Success)

The New Edition of this popular, easy-to-use guide continues to provide invaluable test-taking tips for beginning nursing students. It teaches critical thinking, time management, and effective study habits through proven techniques that enhance classroom performance and guide students through the examination process. 800 practice questions introduce your students to all of the different testing formats. By mastering these formats, your students will improve their grades; increase their confidence; and reduce the anxiety and stress that comes with exams...throughout their nursing school studies. What's New: BONUS! Includes a CD-ROM with two 75 question final exams. Offers a 100-question final exam in the text (including alternate format questions) in each of the fundamentals areas, with answers as well as rationales for both correct and incorrect. Features completely revised chapters, Test-Taking Formats Other Than Multiple-Choice Questions and Analyze Your Test Performance.
Updates all of the content to reflect current medical technology and standards of nursing practice, as well as CDC, American Heart Association, and other relevant guidelines.

Review Guide for RN Pre Entrance Exam, 2nd Edition (Review Guide for RN Pre-Entrance Exam)

A valuable resource for all prospective nursing students, this comprehensive study guide provides a thorough review for students preparing to take a nursing school entrance exam.

Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination And Practice Preparation

Redesigned and with additional chapters, this content review book will help your students hone their diagnostic and treatment-reasoning skills, and enable them to thoroughly prepare for the certification exam and clinical practice. This review book provides an in-depth discussion of disorders to enhance the reader's understanding of diagnostic and treatment reasoning rationales, plus case studies simulate what the NP will find in clinical practice.

First Aid for the Wards

Priceless input from medical students who've succeeded at the wards

This renowned review book for third year medical students taking required rotations on the wards delivers high-yield information for every clerkship: internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, psychiatry, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and emergency medicine.

Critical Care Examination Review Revised, 3rd Edition

Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination Edition 3

From the author of market-leading Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, this unique review book gives you 5,000 additional NCLEX-RN® practice questions all organized according to the NCLEX-RN® test plan. Like all of Linda Silvestri's review books, detailed rationales are provided for all answer choices, plus comprehensive test-taking strategies, and references to Elsevier nursing textbooks. This review also includes many critical thinking and alternate item formats, plus a comprehensive exam consisting of 300 questions.

Please check out these other great NCLEX-RN® review books from Linda Silvestri:

Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination (9781416037088)
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)
Strategies for Alternate Item Formats for the NCLEX-RN® Exam (9781416038412)
Saunders Q & A Review Cards for the NCLEX-RN® Exam (9781416047261)

• The text and accompanying CD-ROM provide a total of 5,010 practice questions, offering a thorough preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam.
  
• Alternate item format questions are included throughout the text and CD-ROM to help readers become accustomed to the new question styles.
  
• Every practice question provides a correct answer, rationales for all responses, test-taking strategy, level of cognitive ability, integrated concepts and processes category, client needs category, and a reference to a major Elsevier nursing textbook.
  
• Text presents introductory chapters on the NCLEX exam, the CAT exam, and test-taking skills.
  
• Text is uniquely organized, containing chapters that specifically address each category of client needs, along with the integrated concepts and process identified in the NCLEX-RN test plan.
  
• Practice questions help readers develop the reading, critical thinking, and analytic skills they need to succeed on the exam.
  
• Makes further study easier with specific references for every question.
  
• The text contains a comprehensive exam consisting of 300 questions representative of the percentages identified in the NCLEX-RN test plan.

• Features a new chapter addressing transitional needs of foreign-educated nurses.
  
• Includes over 5,000 questions, approximately 1,510 more than the 2nd edition. All of the questions in the book, plus additional questions, are included on the CD-ROM.
  
• New alternate item format questions include drag-n-drop, illustration questions, and multiple-response questions to prepare users for these questions on the NCLEX-RN examination.

Evolve Reach Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination

The EVOLVE REACH COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW FOR THE NCLEX-RN® EXAM is the answer to your study needs with remediation content for weaknesses identified through curriculum testing, preparation for the nursing school exit exam, and review and preparation for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. The review is written in an easy-to-read outline format with chapters broken down by clinical areas and concepts emphasized on the NCLEX-RN exam. Plus, the companion StudyWare CD offers practice tests with over 500 questions in the same electronic testing format you will experience on your nursing school exit exam and on the NCLEX-RN exam.

• HESI HINT boxes highlight important clinical information and concepts commonly tested on the NCLEX-RN exam.
• Chapters organized by clinical area make this an easy reference.
• Chapter review and critical thinking questions ensure you have mastered each chapter before you move to the next.

• Featured pharmacology tables pinpoint areas emphasized on the NCLEX exam to help prepare you for the test.
• Additional illustrations enhance important clinical concepts and bring the content to life.
• Expanded index allows for easy reference for quick review.
• Consistent chapter organization and format improves content flow and readability, making it easy to study and remember key concepts.