Saunders Strategies for Test Success : Passing Nursing School and the NCLEX Exam by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela Silvestri (2009, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division
ISBN-101416062025
ISBN-139781416062028
eBay Product ID (ePID)71128403

Product Key Features

Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameSaunders Strategies for Test Success : Passing Nursing School and the Nclex Exam
SubjectNursing / Test Preparation & Review
Publication Year2009
TypeTextbook
AuthorLinda Anne Silvestri, Angela Silvestri
Subject AreaMedical
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.5 in

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Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2009-028648
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal610.73076
Table Of ContentPART I: Study and Test Preparation Chapter 1 Preparing for Nursing Exams Chapter 2 Developing Study Skills Chapter 3 Reducing Test Anxiety Chapter 4 NCLEX Preparation PART II: Strategies for Success Chapter 5 How to Avoid "Reading Into The Question" Chapter 6 Positive and Negative Event Queries Chapter 7 Questions Requiring Prioritization Chapter 8 Leading and Managing, Delegating, and Assignment-Making Questions Chapter 9 Communication Questions Chapter 10 Pharmacology Questions Chapter 11 Additional Pyramid Strategies PART III: Practice Test Chapter 12 Fundamental Skills Questions Chapter 13 Adult Health Questions Chapter 14 Mental Health Questions Chapter 15 Maternity Questions Chapter 16 Child Health Questions Chapter 17 Pharmacology Questions Chapter 18 Delegating/Prioritizing Questions Chapter 19 Leadership/Management Questions PART IV: Appendices Appendix A Pyramid Points for Using Test-Taking Strategies Appendix B Cultural Characteristics and Practices Appendix C Pharmacology Strategies for Answering Test Questions Appendix D Commonly Used Units of Measure and Medication and Intravenous Calculations Formulas Appendix E Laboratory Values Appendix F Guidelines Related to Positioning Appendix G Therapeutic Diets
SynopsisAn essential resource for any nursing student, this invaluable guide gives you the tools you need to overcome text anxiety and develop effective study habits. Key topics include time management, critical thinking, and problem solving, with tips to help you tackle any nursing test - from a routine quiz to the NCLEX® examination. You'll learn how to confidently evaluate and identify the correct answer for a variety of test question types, including alternate item formats, with chapters on the nursing process, prioritization methods, and safety strategies. The book and companion CD offer 500 practice questions to help you practice the skills you are learning and gain realistic test-taking experience. Coverage of detailed critical thinking methods offer valuable clues to help you analyze and uncover the correct answer option for all question types, including multiple-choice, true-or-false, and alternate item-format questions Chapters on specific question content, such as prioritization, pharmacology, management, and delegation, provide numerous examples to prepare you for higher cognitive level questions A fun, two-color design features cartoons and bold designs to help visual learners become better overall test-takers. Linda Silvestri's hallmark Pyramid Points in the margins highlight the most important concepts you need to learn for exam success. A companion CD includes 500 practice questions that allow you to apply the strategies learned from the text in a realistic electronic testing environment. Refocused content emphasizes comprehensive test preparation to help you develop, refine, and apply the reasoning skills you need to succeed throughout nursing school and on the NCLEX® examination. A new chapter on reducing test anxiety offers simple strategies you can use to control test-induced stress and gain the confidence you need to pass exams. A new chapter on developing a structured study plan provides helpful tips for improving time management for more efficient exam preparation., An essential resource for any nursing student, this invaluable guide gives you the tools you need to overcome text anxiety and develop effective study habits. Key topics include time management, critical thinking, and problem solving, with tips to help you tackle any nursing test - from a routine quiz to the NCLEX? examination. You'll learn how to confidently evaluate and identify the correct answer for a variety of test question types, including alternate item formats, with chapters on the nursing process, prioritization methods, and safety strategies. The book and companion CD offer 500 practice questions to help you practice the skills you are learning and gain realistic test-taking experience., An essential resource for any nursing student, this invaluable guide gives you the tools you need to overcome text anxiety and develop effective study habits. Key topics include time management, critical thinking, and problem solving, with tips to help you tackle any nursing test - from a routine quiz to the NCLEX(R) examination. You'll learn how to confidently evaluate and identify the correct answer for a variety of test question types, including alternate item formats, with chapters on the nursing process, prioritization methods, and safety strategies. The book and companion CD offer 500 practice questions to help you practice the skills you are learning and gain realistic test-taking experience. Coverage of detailed critical thinking methods offer valuable clues to help you analyze and uncover the correct answer option for all question types, including multiple-choice, true-or-false, and alternate item-format questions Chapters on specific question content, such as prioritization, pharmacology, management, and delegation, provide numerous examples to prepare you for higher cognitive level questions A fun, two-color design features cartoons and bold designs to help visual learners become better overall test-takers. Linda Silvestri's hallmark Pyramid Points in the margins highlight the most important concepts you need to learn for exam success. A companion CD includes 500 practice questions that allow you to apply the strategies learned from the text in a realistic electronic testing environment. Refocused content emphasizes comprehensive test preparation to help you develop, refine, and apply the reasoning skills you need to succeed throughout nursing school and on the NCLEX(R) examination. A new chapter on reducing test anxiety offers simple strategies you can use to control test-induced stress and gain the confidence you need to pass exams. A new chapter on developing a structured study plan provides helpful tips for improving time management for more efficient exam preparation.
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    My son got this book for me for Christmas. This book gives insight on how to take critical thinking test not knowledge based test which is what I need for nursing school!

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