Kategoria BISAC: Medical >> Nursing - Test Preparation & Review (See Also Study AIDS / NCLEX)

Get into the nursing school of your choice and succeed once you get there

A Doody's Core Title for 2011

"This information-packed, 208-page book covers the essentials of entering nursing school....a valuable resource for the prospective nursing student. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

If getting into the right nursing school -- and making your mark -- is your goal, following the strategies in The Ultimate Guide to Getting into Nursing School will definitely put you ahead of the pack. This fun, information-packed guide covers all the...

The book explains the basics of studying and provides practical advice on how to:

- write assignments

- pass exams

- search the literature

- use references

- and manage your time.

This fully revised second...

Key Concepts in Nursing provides a much needed guide to the central topics and debates which shape nursing theory, policy and contemporary practice. From assessment to ethics, and leadership to risk management, the book offers a comprehensive yet concise guide to the professional field.

Each entry features:

" a snapshot definition of the concept

" a broader discussion addressing the main issues and links to practice

" key points relevant to the entry

" case studies to illustrate the application to practice

" examples of further...

Written in a conversational style, this book addresses key issues such as:

• how a nursing or...

With more review cards than any other product on the market, you'll have the perfect tool for study groups or on-the-go review, and with a new chapter focusing on pharmacology, you'll be more prepared than ever before. This edition features over 1,200 questions with alternate item-format and integrated content questions organized by clinical area and body system. These cards contain several practice questions on the front, with answers, rationales for correct and incorrect options, cognitive levels, nursing process steps, and NCLEX test plan categories on the back. You'll also receive an...

This book] is an important reference for nurses seeking to take the certification exam to validate their own practice. The practice of nursing over the next decades will demand age-specific knowledge for people across the life span. Nurses need to develop expertise in the area of geriatrics and have that expertise validated through certification.

Tara A. Cortes, PhD, RN, FAAN
The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing
(From the Foreword)

Nurse practitioners have long required a comprehensive certification review book for the American Nurses...

Based on a philosophy of active learning, this innovative and refreshing study aid is designed to help students learn the fundamentals of maternal-child nursing through unfolding case studies. Nursing content is woven into vivid case vignettes that evolve over time, thus engaging students and helping them develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills. The text also serves as a comprehensive workbook for students preparing for the NCLEX-RN(R). It is the only maternal-child nursing review text to integrate content with practice and professional responsibilities to foster an...