NCLEX-RN® EXCEL, Second Edition: Test Success Through Unfolding Case Study Review

by Ruth A. Wittmann-Price PhD, RN, CNS, CNE, CNEcl, CHSE, ANEF, FAAN (Editor), Frances H. Cornelius PhD, MSN, RN-BC, CNE (Editor)

Overview

Promotes mastery of the more challenging 2016 exam!

This ultimate NCLEX-RN® review book that “helps you think like a nurse” has been fully updated to incorporate the 2016 test plan. Including more complex case studies to reflect the difficulty of the exam, this comprehensive review encourages active learning to master the content. Each evolving case study is broken down into realistic clinical problems that students can solve only by using the critical thinking skills necessary for the NCLEX-RN exam. Interspersed with over 700 interactive questions and rationales, audio-based questions, and electronic learning resources, the case studies mimic real-life nursing situations and provide models to help students problem-solve when taking the actual test.

The review is presented in an enjoyable format without the drudgery of question after unrelated question or medical terminology flashcards. Multiple-choice questions, select all that apply, hot spots, matching, true and false, prioritizing, gaming, and calculations replicate the actual NCLEX-RN exam and keep students engaged throughout the review process. Each nursing specialty features a chapter on its specific pharmacology principles, culminating in a stand-alone chapter solely dedicated to reviewing pharmacological principles. Beyond its utility as an exam review, this resource is also a unique case study book designed to assist instructors in delivering content in an innovative format.

New to the Second Edition:

• Fully updated to mirror the new 2016 test plan
• Reflects new changes in nursing, including prioritization, delegation, room assignment, The Joint Commission competencies, work-arounds, Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) reporting, and value-based care
• More in-depth case studies to reflect greater exam complexity
• New chapters on gerontology nursing, men’s health, and veterans’ health
• New question types, including audio-based
• New e-learning component
• New responses to questions are defined by test plan categories and difficulty level
• Adds many new interactive questions and answers

Key Features:

• Uses unfolding case study approach, integrating all patient care content areas with practice and professional roles
• Mirrors NCLEX test blueprint
• Offers an enjoyable study option distinct from traditional Q&A
• Provides over 700 questions and answers using varied NCLEX question styles
• Includes references at the end of chapters for self-remediation

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826128348
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	11/15/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	672
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Ruth A. Wittmann-Price, PhD, RN, CNS, CNE, CNEcl, CHSE, ANEF, FAAN
Dean of Thomas Edison State University School of Nursing
National League for Nursing's Academy of Nursing Education Fellow
American Academy of Nursing Fellow
Professor and Chair of Undergraduate Nursing
Thomas Jefferson College of Nursing
Center City, Philadelphia

Frances H. Cornelius, PhD, MSN, RN-BC, CNE
Assistant Dean, Teaching Learning and Engagement
Clinical Professor
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Table of Contents

Contents

Contributors

Reviewer

Foreword Gloria Ferraro Donnelly, PhD, RN, FAAN

Preface

Share NCLEX-RN® EXCEL: Test Success Through Unfolding Case Study Review, Second Edition

1. Strategies for Studying and Taking Standardized Tests

Ruth A. Wittmann-Price, Brenda Reap Thompson, and Frances H. Cornelius

2. Medical–Surgical Nursing

Part I: Nursing Care of the Patient With a Cardiovascular Disorder

Karen K. Gittings and Brenda Reap Thompson

Part II: Nursing Care of the Patient With a Pulmonary Disorder

Nina Russell and Brenda Reap Thompson

Part III: Nursing Care of the Patient With Renal Disease

Karen K. Gittings and Brenda Reap Thompson

Part IV: Nursing Care of the Patient With a Musculoskeletal Disorder

Nina Russell and Brenda Reap Thompson

Part V: Nursing Care of the Patient With a Neurological Disorder

Nina Russell and Brenda Reap Thompson

Part VI: Nursing Care of the Patient With an Endocrine Disorder

Karen K. Gittings and Brenda Reap Thompson

Part VII: Nursing Care of the Patient With a Gastrointestinal Disorder

Karen K. Gittings, Ruth A. Wittmann-Price, and Brenda Reap Thompson

Part VIII: Nursing Care of Patients With Infectious Diseases

Nina Russell and Brenda Reap Thompson

3. Mental Health Nursing

Roseann V. Regan and Roberta Waite

4. Women’s Health Nursing

Mary Foster Cox and Ruth A. Wittmann-Price

5. Pediatric Nursing

Maryann Godshall

6. Pharmacology

Brian J. Fasolka

7. Community Health Nursing

Mary Gallagher Gordon

8. Leadership and Management in Nursing

Cheryl Portwood

9. Men’s Health

Tracy P. George

10. Geriatric Health

Deborah L. Hopla

11. Veterans’ Health

Karyn E. Holt

Index