Cracking the NCLEX-RN with CD-ROM, 2000 Edition

by MEYER, JENNIFER RN

• ISBN13: 9780375755439
• ISBN10: 0375755438
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Princeton Review

Summary

PROVEN TECHNIQUES FOR SCORING HIGHER FORM THE WORLD'S #1 TEST-PREP COMPANY Written and reviewed by a team of clinical nurses and nurse scholars who have studied the NCLEX-RN inside and out , this guide leads you through a thorough and straightforward review of all the NCLEX science you'll need to know for the exam. Unlike other guide books, which simply repeat what you learned in nursing school,Cracking the NCLEX-RNwas developed solely to prepare you for theexam, and it closely follow the exam's organization. Inside you'll find: *A complete review of all the subjects tested on the NCLEX-RN *More than 1,000 practice questions throughout the book that help you apply what you've learned *Advice in every chapter on where to focus your study efforts *Hundreds of clearly labeled illustrations *A special section that teaches you The Princeton Review's proven score-raising techniques, plus advice on how to prepare for the computer-adaptive test Since the best way to prepare for the NCLEX-RN is by practicing on full-length exams, we've included eight tests with more than 1,200 questions on a Windows and Macintosh CD-ROM. The questions in these sample tests cover all areas of the NCLEX-RN and have been prepared by nurses specializing in a variety of fields.

Author Biography

<b>Jennifer Meyer, R.N.,</b> graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, where she was an Alex Hillman Family Foundation Scholar.  She currently lives in Evanston, Illinois, and is studying toward a master's degree in Health Management at the J.L. Kellog School of Management, Northwestern University.

Table of Contents

Orientation	p. 1
About the NCLEX-RN	p. 3
Logistics of the NCLEX-RN and Licensure	p. 7
Cracking the System	p. 9
Adult Physiological Integrity	p. 17
The Nervous System	p. 19
The Cardiovascular System	p. 47
The Respiratory System	p. 67
The Gastrointestinal System	p. 87
The Genitourinary System	p. 119
The Musculoskeletal System	p. 147
The Integunentary System	p. 169
The Endoeine System	p. 185
Oncology	p. 201
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)	p. 221
Pediatric Physiological Integrity	p. 231
The Hospitalized Child	p. 233
The Newborn	p. 251
The Infant	p. 281
Early Childhood	p. 301
Middle Childhood	p. 313
Adolescence	p. 323
Chronic Health Problems of Childhood	p. 339
The Child and Family with Special Needs	p. 357
Health Promotion and Maintenance	p. 371
Growth and Development	p. 373
Maternal/Child Health	p. 391
Nutrition Through the Life Cycle	p. 415
Safe, Effective Care Environment	p. 431
Creating a Safe, Effective Care Environment for Adults	p. 433
Creating a Safe, Effective Care Environment for Children	p. 445
Perioperative Nursing	p. 457
Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues	p. 473
Psychosocial Integrity	p. 479
Basic Concepts of Psychiatric Nursing and Assessment	p. 481
Psychiatric Disorders	p. 493
Psychopharmacology	p. 511
Appendixes
List of State Boards and Additional Requirements for Licensure	p. 531
Prefixes and Suffixes	p. 537
Bibliography	p. 545
Index	p. 551
Using the NCLEX-RN Diagnostic Software	p. 575
About the Author	p. 579
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