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<TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD>About the Authors</TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>vii</TD><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD>How to Use This Book</TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>ix</TD><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=20></TD><TD>PART ONE: Preparing for the NCLEX-PN&reg; Exam</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD>Overview of the NCLEX-PN&reg; Exam</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>3</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(20)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>What is the NCLEX-PN&reg; Exam?</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>4</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(3)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Content of the NCLEX-PN&reg; Exam</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>7</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(16)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD>Testing, Exam-Style</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>23</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(12)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Standardized Exams</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>23</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(1)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>What Behaviors Does the NCLEX-PN&reg; Exam Test?</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>24</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(6)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Are You a Successful or Unsuccessful Test Taker?</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>30</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(5)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD>There's More Than One Way to Skin the CAT</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>35</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(34)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Alternate Test Questions</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>36</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(9)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Critical Thinking Strategies</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>45</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(2)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Reword the Question</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>47</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(2)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Eliminate Wrong Answers</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>49</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(6)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Don't Predict Answers</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>55</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(2)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Recognizing Expected Outcomes</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>57</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(3)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Read Answer Choices to Obtain Clues</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>60</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(9)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD>Maslow Is a Verb</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>69</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(20)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Strategy One: Maslow</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>71</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(5)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Strategy Two: Data Collection Versus Implementation</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>76</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(4)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Strategy Three: Safety</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>80</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(9)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD>The NCLEX-PN&reg; Exam Isn't the Real World</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>89</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(14)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>First Take Care of the Client, Then the Equipment</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>93</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(1)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Laboratory Values</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>94</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(2)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Medication Administration</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>96</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(2)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Notify the Physician</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>98</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(5)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD>Therapeutic Communication</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>103</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(8)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>How to Select the Correct Therapeutic Communication Answer</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>104</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(7)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD>Questions on Positioning</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>111</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(10)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Strategies for Positioning Questions</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>112</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(1)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Things to Remember</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>113</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(4)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Essential Positions to Know for the NCLEX-PN&reg; Exam</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>117</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(4)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD>Coordination of Care</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>121</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(12)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>122</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(2)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Role of the RN</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>124</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(2)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Roles of Other Members of the Health Care Team</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>126</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(3)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Coordination of Care Questions</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>129</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(4)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD>``It Sounds Great, But . . .''</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>133</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(4)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD>How to Study for the NCLEX-PN&reg; Exam</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>137</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(8)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Ineffective Ways to Prepare</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>137</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(2)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Effective Methods of Study</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>139</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(1)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Mental Preparation</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>140</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(5)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD>The Licensure Process</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>145</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(10)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>How to Apply for the NCLEX-PN&reg; Exam</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>145</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(5)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Taking the Exam</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>150</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(5)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD>Taking the Test More Than Once</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>155</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(6)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD>Essentials for International Nurses</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>161</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(180)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>NCLEX-PN&reg; Exam Administration Abroad</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>161</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(1)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>The VisaScreen&trade; Process</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>162</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(1)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Work Visas</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>162</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(1)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Nursing Practice in the United States</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>162</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(1)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>U.S.-Style Nursing Communication</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>163</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(3)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Sample Questions</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>166</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(5)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Answers</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>171</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(5)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Language</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>176</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(1)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Kaplan Programs for International Nurses</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>176</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(5)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=20></TD><TD>PART TWO: The Practice Test</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Practice Test</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>181</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(49)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Your Practice Test Scores</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>230</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(1)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Answer Key</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>231</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(2)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Practice Test Explanations</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>233</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(48)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=20></TD><TD>PART THREE: NCLEX-PN&reg; Exam Resources</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Chart of Critical Thinking Paths</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>281</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(2)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Nursing Terminology</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>283</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(8)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Common Medical Abbreviations</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>291</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(14)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>State Licensing Requirements</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>305</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(14)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Pearson Professional Centers Offering NCLEX-PN&reg; Examinations</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>319</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(10)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>ANCC Magnet Status Health Organizations</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>329</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(8)</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0><TR><TD WIDTH=60></TD><TD>Internet Resources</TD></TR></TABLE></TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>337</TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>(4)</TD></TR><TR><TD>Index</TD><TD WIDTH=40></TD><TD VALIGN=TOP>341</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE>

NCLEX-PN : strategies for the practical nursing licensing exam