LPN & LVN

• Twelve pharmacology chapters, a medication and intravenous calculation chapter, and a pediatric medication administration chapter prepare you for the increase in pharmacology questions on the exam.
• 3,700 practice questions in the text and companion CD provide ample testing practice in both print and electronic format.
• Covers all types of alternate item format questions, including prioritizing, decision-making, and critical thinking to help you prepare for this crucial component of the exam.
• UNIQUE! The companion CD offers 3,700 practice questions that you can answer in both a study mode and an exam mode, as well as the option to answer only alternate item format questions or focus on questions in a specific area of nursing content, client needs, nursing process, or cognitive level.
• UNIQUE! Linda Silvestri's hallmark test-taking strategies for each question offer important clues for analyzing and uncovering the correct answer option.
• UNIQUE! Page references to Mosby or Saunders textbooks provide specific resources for further study and self-remediation.
• Each question is categorized by cognitive level, client needs area, integrated process, and clinical content area to allow you to focus on your area of weakness.
• Pyramid Terms at the beginning of each chapter give you a quick preview of key content.
• Pyramid Points throughout the content outlines highlight content that typically appears on the exam.
• Pyramid to Success sections at the beginning of each chapter or major unit of the book provide an overview of the chapter, guidance and direction regarding the focus of review in each content area, and its relative importance to the most recent NCLEX-PN® text plan.
• A comprehensive exam in the text features 85 questions related to all content areas and parallels the percentages identified in the NCLEX-PN® test plan.

• Completely updated content reflects the April 2008 NCLEX-PN® test plan, so you can be sure you're using the most current information to prepare for the exam.
• A user-friendly, 2-color design helps you focus your studying on the most important information.
• Additional illustrations visually demonstrate key concepts to help improve your retention and recall for the exam.
• Audio questions on heart and lung sounds familiarize you with this anticipated new type of alternate item format question.

The Kaplan NCLEX-PN includes:

* A practice test based on the most up-to-date information with detailed answer explanations

* Information on the exam’s content and structure

* Access to Kaplan’s NCLEX-PN 20-item Question Bank

* A free sample of Kaplan’s store of thousands of online practice questions

* Downloadable procedure checklists

* Access to a Live Online event with a top Kaplan tutor

* Downloadable portable eBook version free from the Kaplan Online Companion.

Those taking the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical (or Vocational) Nurse Exam will find all of the information needed to guarantee a successful completion of this vital exam.  

The leader in the NCLEX test prep category, Kaplan was the first to market and offer the most proven strategies including the hardest questions and guarantees that readers will pass using this guide; competitors do not.

CD features 5 practice exams

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—Rayena Thorne, nursing student at Wallace State

     •    Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your NCLEX-PN® exam.

     •    Includes 1,000 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 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. and M.S.N. degrees and is certified in nursing education. She has worked with Pearson as a consultant on item writing. 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.

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The CD features innovative testing software, 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

     •    Multiple test modes, questions that simulate an actual PN exam, and detailed answer explanations

System Requirements:

     •    Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Vista, or Microsoft Windows 7

     •    Pentium class 1GHz processor (or equivalent)

     •    256MB RAM

     •    30MB Hard Drive Space

Category: Test Preparation and Review
Covers: Nursing

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Part of the popular LPN Threads series, Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing provides a solid foundation in obstetrics and pediatric nursing. An easy-to-follow organization by developmental stages, discussion of disorders by body system from simple-to-complex and health-to-illness, and a focus on family health make it a complete guide to caring for maternity and pediatric patients. Written in a clear, concise style by Gloria Leifer, MA, RN, this edition reflects the current NCLEX^® test plan with additional material on safety, health promotion, nutrition, and related psychosocial care.

• Cultural Considerations boxes and a Cultural Assessment Data Collection Tool help in developing individualized plans of care.
• Updated health promotion content includes Health Promotion boxes focusing on preventive strategies for achieving prenatal wellness, health during pregnancy, postnatal health, and pediatric illness prevention and wellness -- including the complete immunization schedules for all ages.
• Nursing Tips provide information applying to the clinical setting.
• Objectives are listed in each chapter opener.
• Key terms include phonetic pronunciations and text page references at the beginning of each chapter.
• Nursing Care Plans with critical thinking questions help you understand how a care plan is developed, how to evaluate care of a patient, and how to apply critical thinking skills.
• A companion Evolve website includes animations, videos, answers to review questions and answer guidelines for critical thinking questions, an English/Spanish audio glossary, critical thinking case studies, and additional review questions for the NCLEX examination.

• Get Ready for the NCLEX^®Examination! sections at the end of each chapter help you prepare for classroom tests and the NCLEX examination.
• Increased focus on safety helps you prepare for safe nursing practice, with:


• Safety Alert! boxes based on The Joint Commission's 2009/2010 National Patient Safety Goals
• Medication Safety Alert! boxes highlighting serious and potentially fatal medication errors in infants and children
• New information on determining pediatric dosages and a discussion of the Pedislide system
• New skills include step-by-step instructions for:


• Bathing the Newborn
• Assessing the Length and Height of Infants and Children
• Calculating BMI
• Removal of a Peripheral Intravenous Catheter
• Using the Peak Flowmeter
• Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler
• Updated, vibrant full-color design highlights key information and enhances your understanding of important concepts.
• Updated nutrition content compares commercially available infant formulas and discusses organic, natural, and dietetic foods.
• Nutrition Considerations boxes cover prenatal care, nutritional issues during infancy, and the crisis in childhood obesity.
• Memory Jogger boxes help you remember important material with mnemonics, tips, and tricks.
• An updated glossary is available in the textbook, as well as on the companion Evolve website.

• Provides multiple views, magnifications, and dissection layers that strengthen your understanding of 3-D anatomical relationships.
  
• Presents each topic in two-page spreads-with Netter anatomical illustrations accompanied by high-yield information-that gives context to the structures.
  
• Features illustrations small enough for quick coloring, but large enough to provide you with important details.
  
• Offers tips for coloring key structures that emphasize how a coloring exercise can reinforce learning.
  
• Uses Key Points to cover functional and clinical relevance and relationships.
  
• Contains tables that review muscle attachments, innervation, action, and blood supply.
  
• Features Clinical Notes which highlight the importance of anatomy in medicine.
  
• Includes online access to Student Consult where you can search the complete contents of the book, print additional copies of the coloring pages, view completed coloring pages for reference, access Integration Links to bonus content in other Student Consult titles...and much more...to further enhance your study and exponentially boost your reference power.

Master key concepts and apply them to your nursing practice! Corresponding to the chapters in Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 6th Edition, by Gloria Leifer, RN, MA, CNE, this study guide reinforces your understanding of essential concepts and skills. It offers the preparation you need to pass the NCLEX^® Examination and succeed in your nursing career.

Features include:

• Learning activities
• Case studies with critical thinking questions
• Thinking Critically scenarios
• Applying Knowledge exercises
• Review questions
• Crossword puzzles

• Several Thinking Critically sections and case studies with critical thinking questions have been added.
• Alternate-item format questions are included in the review questions for the NCLEX^® Examination.