Stressed Out About the NCLEX » (1st Edition)

Patricia M. Pierce, ARNP, PhD, FAAN, has more than 25 years experience as a nurse educator. She is an educator at the Bay Pines VA Health Care System in St. Petersburg, FL, and is shared faculty to St. Petersburg College. During her long career in nursing education she has held faculty positions at the University of Texas, University of Florida, University of Tampa, St. Leo University, and the University of Phoenix.

Stressed Out About the NCLEX-RN® is a reader-friendly guide that makes the perfect study companion. This book will help you pass this critical test as it guides you through the application process so you get it right first time and explains how the exam works, from subject content to computer adaptive testing. Stressed Out About the NCLEX-RN® helps you through the entire process. Before you even begin to study, find out what the test entails.

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Reviewer:Mary Allen Carey, PhD(University of Oklahoma College of Nursing)
Description:This book is designed to explain complex nursing topics in an easy to understand and accessible format. Tips for stress relief are introduced to enhance confidence building.
Purpose:The purpose is to share information about the NCLEX in an effort to assist students with test anxiety and stress reduction. These worthy objectives are met.
Audience:It is written for RN students who are preparing to take the NCLEX.
Features:Topics include preparing for the NCLEX, question analysis, and making the most of study time. The appendixes include a study guide, quiz, glossary, and references. The chapter on managing stress by living well is potentially very helpful to students.
Assessment:This is a good quality, useful book. It will be a valuable addition to the libraries of students preparing to take the NCLEX examination.