Nursing & Health Resources at Hostos Library: NCLEX study tools
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Hostos Library typically orders 2 copies of new NCLEX review guides, one for the Reference collection to use in the library and a copy in the Stacks, available to be taken out for 4 weeks. These guides are in high demand and are frequently in use. Check the call number RT55-62 to see what is available.
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Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination by Often called the ''the best NCLEX® exam review book ever,'' Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 7th Edition provides everything you need to prepare for the NCLEX exam - complete content review and 5,200 NCLEX examination-style questions in the book and online. Don''t make the mistake of assuming the quality of the questions is the same in all NCLEX exam review books, because only this book includes the kind of questions that consistently test the critical thinking skills necessary to pass today''s NCLEX exam. Even better, all answers include detailed rationales to help you learn from your answer choices, as well as test-taking strategies with tips on how to best approach each question. Written by the most trusted name in NCLEX review, Linda Anne Silvestri, and updated to reflect the most current 2016 NCLEX test plan, Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 7th Edition is THE book of choice for NCLEX examination review. But don''t just take our word for it - read any customer review or ask your classmates to see why there''s nothing else like it! Over 5,100 practice questions in the text and online offer ample testing practice. Question categories by cognitive level, client needs area, integrated process, and content area give users completely customizable exams or study sessions when using the companion Evolve site. UNIQUE! A detailed test-taking strategy and rationale is included for each question, offering clues for analyzing and uncovering the correct answer option, and guiding users to remediation in Saunders Strategies for Test Success: Passing Nursing School and the NCLEX® Exam and Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Exam. Inclusion of all alternate item format questions covers multiple response, prioritizing [ordered response], fill-in-the-blank, figure/illustration [hot spot], chart/exhibit, video, and audio questions to give users practice with mastering prioritizing, decision-making, and critical thinking skills. Alternate item format questions are highlighted with a special icon to easily find in the text. 85-question comprehensive exam covers all content areas in the book in the same percentages that they are covered on the actual NCLEX-RN test plan. UNIQUE! Priority Nursing Action boxes list actions for clinical emergent situations requiring immediate action, including a detailed rationale and textbook reference. UNIQUE! Pyramid Alert! boxes spotlight important nursing concepts and procedures, and include tips and shortcuts for remembering key information. UNIQUE! Priority concepts call-outs highlight specific concepts related to nursing practice. Concepts have been updated to reflect the latest Giddens: Concepts for Nursing Practice text. Page references for each question guide users toward an Elsevier nursing textbook for further study and self-remediation. Full-color designoffers a more visually engaging learning experience. Easy-to-use index lets users quickly locate questions for a given topic or body system. Recent graduate''s perspective sections offer meaningful guidance for the NCLEX-RN, nonacademic preparation, test-taking strategies, and the CAT format. Expanded coverage of delegation, prioritization, and triage/disaster management in the practice questions reflect the areas of increased emphasis on the NCLEX exam. Automatic software updates on the Evolve companion site allow users to check for changes and content updates throughout the life of the edition. UNIQUE! Audio review summaries on pharmacology, fluids and electrolytes, and acid-base balance are found on the Evolve companion site. NEW! Questions and content aligned with the latest NCLEX-RN exam reflect the increased level of difficulty and format changes in some areas. NEW! Summary of the key changes made to the 2016 NCLEX-RN test plan will be included at the beginning of the text along with how those updates are addressed throughout the new edition. NEW! Mnemonics will be included as Pyramid Alerts where appropriate throughout the text. NEW! More Priority Nursing Action boxes to communicate new and pertinent content. NEW! Revised illustrations provide a more up-to-date and consistent presentation of art throughout the text. NEW! Completely updated chapter on vital signs and laboratory values include the latest lab values. NEW! Glossary of the Pyramid Terms located in the back of the book help users access all definitions in one location.Call Number: REF RT62 .S53 2017ISBN: 9780323358514Publication Date: 2016-09-30 -
Davis's NCLEX-RN® Success by All of the ingredients for NCLEX-RN® success are here! Just follow Sally Lambert Lagerquist's study plan and you'll join the thousands who have passed their exams with her guidance. The 3rd Edition of this popular resource has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the newest Test Plan. You'll find more questions than ever before, including 1,000 brand-new questions--over 3,500 in all in the book and on the Mac/PC compatible CD-ROM. There's even a money-back guarantee and free phone consultation with the author for any student who uses the book and does not pass the exam.Call Number: RT55 .D386 2012ISBN: 0803621647Publication Date: 2012-05-02 -
NCLEX-RN Practice Test Questions 2018 - 2019 by You might think this is just another practice test book. However, our healthcare test prep isn't like other study materials. Because Ascencia Test Prep's unofficial NEW NCLEX-RN Practice Test Questions 2018-2019: NCLEX Review Book with 1000+ Practice Exam Questions for the NCLEX Nursing Examination offers you real-life examples, graphics, and information, you'll benefit from a quick yet comprehensive review of everything on the exam Our convenient materials will give you the edge you need to pass your exam the first time. NCSBN and Pearson VUE were not involved in the creation or production of this product, are not in any way affiliated with Ascencia Test Prep, and do not sponsor or endorse this product. Ascencia Test Prep's NCLEX-RN Practice Test Questions 2018-2019 practice test book covers: A detailed overview of the exam, so that you know exactly what to expect on the National Council Licensure Examination Testing of all of the subjects in the NCLEX-RN exam Over 1,000 practice exam questions for you to practice and improve Test tips and strategies to help you score higher About Ascencia Test Prep With healthcare fields such as nursing, pharmacy, emergency care, and physical therapy becoming the fastest and largest growing industries in the United States, individuals looking to enter the healthcare industry or rise in their field need high quality, reliable resources. Ascencia Test Prep's study guides and test preparation materials are developed by credentialed, industry professionals with years of experience in their respective fields. Every Ascencia book includes a comprehensive overview of the content knowledge that will be tested, along with practice questions for each section to enhance understanding. Full practice tests at the end of every book accurately reflect the exam, helping test takers determine if they are thoroughly prepared. Additionally, all Ascencia study materials offer exclusive tips from healthcare professionals to help readers thrive in their field beyond test day. Ascencia recognizes that healthcare professionals nurture bodies and spirits, and save lives. Ascencia Test Prep's mission is to help healthcare workers grow.Call Number: RT55 .n4365 2018ISBN: 9781635302707Publication Date: 2018-02-06 -
Lippincott Fast Facts for Nclex-Rn by Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Lippincott Fast Facts for NCLEX-RN, 2nd edition is designed as a quick and easy review for nursing students to use when preparing for the licensing examination. With thousands of facts, the book covers all aspects of nursing care. Each up-to-date fact has been thoroughly reviewed by experts in NCLEX preparation for validity and to ensure the content areas most likely to be covered on the test are represented. Each fact has been worded concisely for easy recall and recollection while taking the actual exam. A small open box precedes each fact, which the student can use to "check off" those facts that he or she has mastered. The content is divided into seven broad parts: management of care, client safety, adult care (medical-surgical and gerontology), maternal-neonatal care, pediatric care, psychiatric care, and pharmacology. Each major section ends with a group of NCLEX-style questions labeled as "Misconceptions" in PassPoint RN and tied to topics covered in the section for review and practice. Additionally, bullets associated with Misconceptions in the PassPoint RN database will be called out with a bull's-eye icon for special emphasis. Appendices cover information about the NCLEX, test-taking strategies, and an Answer Key with rationales for the questions covered in the text. The product also comes with an access code to a Point site with online resources and trial access to PassPoint RN. Call Number: RT55 .l56 2017ISBN: 9781496325365Publication Date: 2016-05-19 -
Hesi Comprehensive Review for the Nclex-Rn® Examination by Prepare for success on your HESI exit exam and the NCLEX-RN(R) HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN(R) Examination, 4th Edition provides a comprehensive, all-in-one review of the information you need to know. Written in an easy-to-read outline format, this study tool breaks down chapters by clinical areas and concepts emphasized on the NCLEX-RN exam. Rationales are provided for any incorrect answers or areas of weakness. The companion Evolve website offers approximately 700 practice questions, giving you valuable practice 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.Critical thinking study questions reinforce key concepts and content, and also include answer guidelines. Updated content reflects the 2013 NCLEX-RN test plan.New More test questions have been added, bringing the total to approximately 700 questions on the companion Evolve website.New fill-in-the-blank and prioritizing questions mirror the new alternate item format item types included on the NCLEX-RN exam.Call Number: Online --Single use ebookISBN: 9781455727513Publication Date: 2013-11-29
