NCLEX-RN For Dummies (For Dummies (Career/Education)) | 
 enlarge | Author: Patrick R. Coonan
Publisher: For Dummies
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 63791
Media: Paperback
Edition: Pap/Dvdr
Pages: 360
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Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0471752843
Dewey Decimal Number: 610.73076
EAN: 9780471752844
ASIN: 0471752843
Publication Date: September 12, 2006
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Product Description
NCLEX-RN For Dummies is essential for any nursing candidate who wishes to join the workforce as soon as possible... and who wants to increase their score on the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses). Featuring a companion CD-ROM with an extra practice test, this friendly guide provides readers with a point-by-point review of typical test questions, helping them hone their skills in each of the different phases of the nursing process covered in the exam. It also provides savvy test-taking tips and practice exams. Patrick R. Coonan, EdD, RN (Garden City, NY), is a Professor and Dean of Adelphi University's School of Nursing. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
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 Best NCLEX-RN prep for the buck! June 22, 2007
Tricia Sanders (Port Washington, NY)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
"NCLEX-RN For Dummies," by Patrick R.Coonan, is not only an insightful navigation tool necessary for preparing to take the NCLEX-RN exam, but also elucidates upon the blueprint and administration of the exam, which I was personally looking for.
The "Dummies" series Tips, Remember, and Example icon, used throughout the book, allow for easy retrieval of information, as well as, provides an overview of how the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) structures and prepares the NCLEX-RN questions.
Mr. Coonan goes behind the scenes of the exam to further explain the what's and whys of how the NCSBN goes about their arrangement of questions. He further orients and familiarizes you to the testing site, provides handy test taking tips (earplugs, breaks, etc.), clarifies some of the basic testing protocols, and calmly interprets the Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) program,which interprets a test taker's abilities, and therefore determines the level of difficulty and number of questions ask. The book also provides techniques for how to interpret the exam questions. Mr. Coonan clarifies how to go about keying into what's being asked of you, and how to identify the correct answer, especially when each answer option has the possibility of being correct. Reviewing the
basics of Maslow's Hierarchy, the Nursing Process, and Patient Care skills truly enables you to identify the stem of a question vs. the distractors, which go hand-in-hand in a test question. In addition, Mr. Coonan, goes far and beyond by providing a wealth of information for those who desire license-ship in other States (as many people do) and U.S. Territories by providing each State's Board of Nursing contact information. From all of the many other NCLEX review/study
books I've purchased, this book nailed it on the head.
Finally, a Review that;'s Written From the Test Taker's POV!!! November 4, 2007
Stella Nwogugu
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This NCLEX-RN review book by Patrick Coonan, simply put, is written from the test taker's perspective. I have looked through many other review books that I considered "good" until I came across this book; this book gives you more than questions, answers and rationales; it provides tips and strategies to decode NCLEX-style questions; done in a fun way too! Lots of comic relief; don't be surprised, if you find yourself smiling through the pages while mastering your most dreaded topics.
Patrick Coonan's approach carefully tackles the feelings (fear, nervousness) even misconceptions that the test taker has and offers ways of overcoming them. He breaks core concepts down to rules and tips that are easy to remember. In addition, QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, RATIONALES, and CD-ROM are included! Also includes information for registration (fees and requirements), foreign nurses, and more- the entire NCLEX prep package.
This book is also a guide to acing in-school-NCLEX-style exams.
The content is fun and easy to study. Get it, you'll be glad you did!!!
GREAT BOOK December 12, 2007
M. Barker (Abingdon, Va)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I took a chance when buying this book 2 weeks before final exams and it helped my pass my exam. Although I'm just a 1st year nursing student I love this book and have found it easy to use and easy to understand, it helps break everything down. This book is a MUST have for Nursing students and I'm glad I took a chance!!
Breath of Fresh Air! March 20, 2008
Karin Philpott (Sweet Home, Oregon United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book has a totally different approach to the NCLEX than any of the other books. It does not consist of endless questions and long comprehensive explanations...it focuses on the NCLEX Exam itself and how to dissect a nursing question quickly and accurately. I would definately recommend this to anyone that wants another perspective on the NCLEX!
NCLEX-RN For DUMMIES August 17, 2008
Mosi Asabi (San Leandro, Calif)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book introduces one to the content of the N-CLEX testing you will be confronted with, it makes one a little less nervous,by giving you tips as to how to figure out answers to questions, the author is funny at times while discussing difficult subjects I am sure I will be using this book throughout my study to become and after I am a registered Nurse.
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