Nervous about fitting in? Suffering from information overload? Apprehensive about clinical procedures? Worried about passing your NCLEX? Whether managing the effects of stress and sleep deprivation, or coping with your fear of clinical rotations, you can share the experiences of and even laugh with those who have been there before you and lived to tell about it. Tips, advice, and stories from over 300 nursing students, grads, and staff nurses show you how to chart a path to success and overcome the hazards along the way-from the first day of class to NCLEX prep.
The authoritative student guide to one of the fastest growing, most in demand professions today Loaded with resources and written from a student's perspective.
This book is targeted towards individuals interested in learning more about a career in nursing. It will serve as a practical guide in answering the common questions one may have when considering the profession. The first section of the book part one, examines the endless opportunities that a nursing license can provide. The second part of the book provides the reader with information that would be helpful when applying to a program. Finally, the last section of the book guides readers through graduation and passing the licensing board examination.Twenty five different nursing professors nationwide share their tips and advice on the characteristics of a successful nursing student. These professors are from community colleges, universities and even prestigious institutions such as Yale and Johns Hopkins. Also, testimonials from students, recent nursing school graduates and seasoned nurses are included to help motivate students during the rigorous nursing school education courses.
About: To prepare you for real world practice, this book will highlight content areas most relevant to the bedside and why they must be mastered and understood. To help visualize the professional development that is needed as you transition to the responsibilities of the professional nurse, I use the metaphor of building a house; not a static structure, but a unique, vibrant "living" house that is a reflection of how you choose to build and add to it over time. Nursing is a living and vibrant practice that requires your personal involvement and engagement to promote the well-being of those you care for. The components of this "living" home include: Foundation: A house must have a firm and stable foundation. The ethical comportment or the art of nursing is this foundation for every nurse. Caring behaviors, nurse engagement, and professionalism in practice must be present or your nursing practice could be on shaky ground before it even begins! Walls: The applied sciences of nursing: pharmacology, fluid and electrolytes, and anatomy and physiology. I contextualize these sciences to the bedside so the relevance of mastering this content becomes apparent. Roof: Critical thinking and clinical reasoning, which is the thinking that is required by the nurse that completes the house and ties everything together. Skeletons in the closet: Every house has closets and some have a few skeletons in them! Incivility and men in nursing will be explored in detail!
"How to Pass Nursing School" is a comprehensive book that covers all of the important aspects of nursing school. Unlike other books on this topic, this book will tell you all about nursing school--from A to Z! Nursing students often enter nursing school not knowing what to expect, and sometimes find themselves struggling to pass. Some students even become discouraged to the point of questioning whether or not they should quit or pursue a different degree. This guide was written to give students tips to pass, and to tell them exactly what to expect when attending nursing school. The author, S.L. Page, BSN, RN, currently works as a cardiac nurse, and graduated from nursing school with honors. She passed the NCLEX test on her first try, and later went on to start a popular website, where she's helped thousands of people learn more about nursing. In this book, Sarah guides the reader through what to expect in nursing school from beginning to end, covering all of the things students can expect to face, and sharing all the tips, tricks, and resources she used along the way. Whether you're a current nursing student looking for ways to boost your performance, a high school student interested in preparing for nursing school, an adult looking to return for a nursing degree, or a recent graduate looking for tips to transition into your first job--this book can equip you with the tools and resources to help you succeed. Aside from this nursing school guide, you'll also receive a bundle of professionally designed resume and cover letter templates for submitting resumes after graduation, a printable weekly planner template to help you stay organized, and a printable flashcard template for making flashcards. All templates are in .doc or .docx format, and must be downloaded separately following instructions in the book itself. All of these resources are included with your purchase of "How to Pass Nursing School." These resources alone are worth the purchase price, but you'll get them free as a special gift when you purchase this book. It doesn't matter whether you know nothing about nursing school, or whether you're already in nursing school--this book has something for everyone. To see all of the topics covered in this book, use the "Look Inside" feature on Amazon. Here's just a sample of some of the topics covered: How to prepare for nursing school Tips for international students and returning adults Different types of nurses and degrees (LPN, RN, etc.) Sample curriculum and classes Paying for nursing school (scholarships, financial aid, etc.) Saving money on textbooks Information on care plans, clinicals, and nursing skills Nursing entrance, mid-curricular, and exit exams Studying and test-taking strategies NCLEX Nursing career information Common nursing specialties Preparing for interviews Preparing resumes and cover letters (you'll receive cover letter and resume templates) Tips to get a job and advance in your career and more Who will benefit most from this book? "How to Pass Nursing School" will best benefit the following readers: Adults or international student interested in returning to nursing school, or becoming a nurse in the U.S.(this guide will tell you what to expect) High school students planning to enter nursing school (you'll learn what to expect and how to prepare) For current nursing students, this guide will offer study tips, NCLEX tips, how to save money on books, scholarship resources, and more. If you're about to graduate nursing school (or a recent graduate)--you'll benefit from the professionally designed resume templates and cover letters, and advice on finding jobs and performing well in interviews.
Recipient of the prestigious American Journal of Nursing's 2011 Book of the Year Award for Professional Development and Issues! The Nursing Student’s Guide to Clinical Success is the perfect resource for undergraduate nursing students entering the clinical side of their education. This text helps students better understand their role as a health care provider by preparing them for what they will encounter on the clinical floor in hospital or other health care setting. The first text of its kind, this shows students how to get the most out of a clinical experience.
For courses in Pediatric Nursing. A comprehensive survey of family-centered pediatric nursing care Child Health Nursing: Partnering with Children & Families promotes excellence in nursing care for infants, children, and adolescents--in hospitals and in the community. It focuses on the importance of partnering with families to adapt care plans for children based on their age, health status, and social and cultural influences. The text considers the impact of contemporary care environments on nursing practice, both in health promotion and in the care of children with acute or chronic health conditions. By offering industry best practices and practical applications, the book encourages students to apply evidence-based findings and clinical reasoning to planning superior care. The updated 3rd edition explains how modern nursing practice is affected by reforms to healthcare and its delivery-such as electronic health records, new approaches to chronic and acute condition management, and a focus on prevention. To support safe, effective, and innovative care, this edition draws on the latest recommendations of NANDA International diagnoses, Nursing Intervention Classifications (NIC), Nursing Outcomes Classifications (NOC), and Healthy People 2020. Also available with MyLab Nursing MyLab(tm) Nursing is an online self-study and class preparation program designed to engage students and improve results. Its personalized learning path helps students think like nurses as they move beyond memorization to true understanding through application. Learn more. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Nursing does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Nursing, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Nursing search for: 0134874439 / 9780134874432 Child Health Nursing Plus MyNursingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134624726 / 9780134624723 Child Health Nursing 013486946X / 9780134869469 MyNursingLab with Pearson etext -- Access Code -- for Child Health Nursing
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The NCLEX-PN exam is not just about what you know—it's about how you think. Kaplan's NCLEX-PN Prep Plus uses expert critical thinking strategies and targeted sample questions to help you put your expertise into practice, apply the knowledge you’ve gained in real-life situations, and face the exam with confidence. In NCLEX-PN Prep Plus, Kaplan's all-star nursing faculty teaches you essential strategies and critical-thinking techniques you need to apply your knowledge. Proven Strategies. Realistic Practice. 9 critical thinking pathways to break down what exam questions are asking 6 end-of-chapter practice sets to help you put critical thinking principles into action 2 full-length practice tests to gauge your progress—one in the book, one online Detailed rationales for all answer choices, correct and incorrect Techniques for mastering the computer adaptive test format Expert Guidance In-depth content review, organized along the exam's "Client Needs" framework 60 minutes of video tutorials on the ins and outs of the NCLEX-PN Kaplan's learning engineers and expert psychometricians ensure our practice questions and study materials are true to the test We invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams With NCLEX-PN Prep Plus you can study on-the-go. Log in from anywhere to watch video tutorials, review strategies, and take your online practice test.
