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Mosby's RNtertainment: An NCLEX Review Game, 2e, is a revolutionary game designed as a review tool for nursing students preparing for the NCLEX examination or for practicing nurses who want to reinforce and sharpen their nursing knowledge. The 2nd edition will be available as an electronical board game. It presents clinical questions and scenarios in all the major nursing categories while providing a fun, humorous and innovative way to study. Perfect for study groups and gift giving, this game will be compatible for pc's, laptops and the new i-Pad. The testing covers the main categories of the NCLEX test plan - safe and effective environment, health promotion and maintenance, psychological integrity, and physiological integrity. There will also be a wildcard category that will provide test taking success tips and pitfalls. The object of the game is to travel from start to finish by correctly answering the category related questions. Traditional game board format gives you the flexibility to create a competitive group atmosphere with fellow students/ colleagues, or to review on your own. Clinical questions and scenarios covering all the major nursing categories provide an engaging review alternative to fully prepare you for the NCLEX® exam. 800 all new questions are divided evenly among the four major client needs categories found on the NCLEX® exam: Safe and Effective Care Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Psychosocial Integrity, and Physiological Integrity. Completely redesigned game format offers new experiences for fun and engaging learning. Coverage of every Client Need category and level is incorporated into the all new clinical questions and scenarios. Questions are available in various formats including multiple-choice, multiple response, prioritizing, and fill-in-the-blank. Rationales for the correct answers are provided in a separate booklet. Tips and traps offer helpful test taking strategies and techniques to help you succeed on the NCLEX exam.

Praise for the First Edition: "This is a very practical and easy to read book with many strategies to help new nurses adapt to the stressors of the workplace. It is filled with thought-provoking stories and activities that can foster confidence in tackling workplace issues as well as self-care activities to enhance wholeness and well-being....There is something in this book for everyone." Score: 96, 4 stars. --DOODY'S MEDICAL REVIEWS This unique resource will help nurses overcome stressors and challenges when--and even before-- they arise. Featuring seven new chapters and a multitude of new authors, the second edition reflects the latest research on resilience and well-being and applies it specifically to nursing professionals. The book describes a diverse range of proactive and preventive approaches nurses can harness in a variety of healthcare contexts. These strategies help develop strength, flexibility, and the determination to adapt to professional challenges that may at first seem daunting. Strategies are presented to conquer self-defeating thoughts, connect with positive peers, and emulate positive leadership attributes. Chapters present first-hand accounts of "resilience in action" and extensive examples that showcase evidence-based resilience strategies, along with discussion questions, creative thinking exercises, and application activities. New to the Second Edition: Strategies for adapting to constant changeManaging moral and ethical distressDeveloping effective and creative solutions for global health challengesRestoring resilience, health, and well-being after adversityNew leadership dynamicsMoving out of one's comfort zone for personal and professional growth Key Features: Includes activities that encourage readers to develop resilience capabilities as team leaders, team members, and change agentsHighlights psychological and social resilience strategiesIncludes discussion questions and creative thinking exercisesSupplemental instructor's manual and PowerPoints included

The rigorous NCLEX-RN nursing exam can be painful - and many don't pass on the initial attempt. So why not beat the odds and drastically improve your chances of acing your first time with this guide? This fully updated and revised edition is tracked to the NCLEX-RN exam, and comes complete with deep content review, study tips, and top test-taking strategies. Readers also get access to online flashcards and two practice exams with answer explanations to flesh out their technique and study. Practice with hundreds of test questions. Go online for vocabulary flashcards and practice exams. Find full coverage of the medical, surgical, pediatric, psychiatric, and obstetric subjects schools require for the test. Written by an instructor with 38 years of hands-on nursing practice under her belt, this exam prep guide can help deliver the results you want.

Known for its accuracy and easy-to-use format, Mosby's Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference 15th Edition is your one-stop source for all the latest testing information needed in clinicals, class, and professional practice. Across the reference, tests are organized alphabetically and include vital information such as alternate or abbreviated test names, test explanation, normal and abnormal findings, possible critical values, and guidelines to patient care before, during, and after the test. This fifteenth edition also includes nine new tests as well as the latest research surrounding each test included in the reference. As with previous editions, every test entry begins on a new page and all tests are cross-referenced throughout the book to simplify lookup. And with the book's compact size, durable cover, and practical A-to-Z thumb tabs, this market-leading reference is the ideal choice for anyone wanting quick and easy access to the very latest diagnostic and lab tests used in nursing practice today. Alphabetical organization and A-to-Z thumb tabs makes finding the right information quick and easy. Normal findings for adult, elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable to provide complete clinical data. Abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows. Possible critical values are highlighted to alert students to situations requiring immediate intervention. Drug-related interfering factors are identified with icons to alert students to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests. User's Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure safety and accuracy. Common Reference Ranges for males and females, along with Routine Blood and Urine Testing information are located on the front endsheets for easy reference. Related tests are cross-referenced making them easy to find. Tests listed by body system and test type in an appendix enables students to quickly locate related studies. Abbreviations for tests are provided on the endsheets, and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix. Streamlined format with each test entry beginning on a new page further simplifies navigation. Patient teaching-related care is identified with icons to indicate information that should be shared with patients and their families. Durable cover helps prevent the book from being damaged. NEW! Nine new test entries ensure the latest tests and procedures. New tests cover the areas of bile acids, computed tomography angiography, and marijuana. NEW! New content reflects the latest research on the diagnostic values of results, accuracy of testing, and patient care and education for each test.

Use proven strategies to prepare for nursing school tests and the NCLEX® exam! Saunders 2022-2023 Clinical Judgment and Test-Taking Strategies: Passing Nursing School and the NCLEX® Exam, 7th Edition provides tools to help you overcome test anxiety, develop study skills, and improve test scores. You'll gain insight into key nursing areas such as clinical judgment, prioritization, leading and managing, communication, and pharmacology. In the book and on the Evolve website, 1,200 practice questions represent all question types - including alternate item formats and new Next Generation NCLEX®-style test items. Written by leading NCLEX experts Linda Anne and Angela Silvestri, this essential resource offers the practical tips and realistic practice you need to succeed on any exam! Test-taking strategies help students find the correct answer to all types of test questions. Pyramid Points identify content that is important to know in preparing for the NCLEX® examination. Fun, full-color design features lots of sample questions, cartoons, and bold designs to help engage visual learners. 1,200 practice questions are included in the book and on the Evolve website, with each illustrating a test-taking strategy and including the correct answer, rationales for correct and incorrect options, a tip for the nursing student, and question codes. Categorization of questions by beginning, intermediate, or advanced level makes this book a useful tool throughout the nursing program. UNIQUE! Tip for the Nursing Student is provided with every practice question to help students learn content, develop clinical judgment, and master test-taking skills. UNIQUE! Student-to-Student Tips highlight real-life strategies that have helped other students successfully complete nursing school and pass the NCLEX® exam. Practice question categories on Evolve include the level of cognitive ability, client needs, integrated process, clinical judgment/cognitive skill, content area, priority concepts, alternate item formats, and strategy. NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) case studies and practice questions are included on the Evolve website, preparing students for the changes to the NCLEX® exam.