Springhouse Review For Nclex-Pn » (4th Edition)

The completely redesigned Fourth Edition of this comprehensive study guide for nursing students offers all new content, updated case studies, and a CD-ROM with 750 NCLEX-style practice questions. Features optimum exam preparation with Fast Facts key study points in shaded boxes, Spot Check questions posed randomly throughout the book to verify understanding, and Quick Study text boxes with memory tips such as mnemonic devices and limericks. Also includes numerous charts and illustrations, as well as handy appendices covering topics such as patient positioning, recommended childhood immunization, and NANDA taxonomy of nursing diagnoses.

Part I- Taking the NCLEX-PN
Chapter 1- Understanding the NCLEX-PN Chapter 2- Planning for success

Part II- Introduction to nursing fundamentals
Chapter 3- Nursing concepts and skills Chapter 4- Maintaining homeostasis

Part III- Clinical nursing
Chapter 5- Perioperative nursing Chapter 6- Mental Health nursing Chapter 7-Maternity nursing Chapter 8-Pediatric nursing Chapter 9- Adult nursing

Part IV- Appendices
Appendix A- NANDA taxonomy codes Appendix B- Positioning patients Appendix C-Quick reference guide to laboratory test results Appendix D- Recommended childhood immunization Appendix E- Common drug prototypes

Posttest Selected references Glossary terms Index