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Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam, 12th Edition

Author :
By JoAnn Zerwekh, EdD, MSN, RN, Ashley Zerwekh Garneau, PhD, RN and Tyler Zerwekh, DrPH, MPH, REHS
PREVIOUS EDITION -ISBN : 9780323777797
This item will be released on 01-09-2025
The clinical judgment model and six cognitive skills are reviewed in the context of preparing for the nursing profession and taking the NCLEX-RN® examination Next Generation NCLEX question types on Evolve familiarize students with these new types ...view more
  • The clinical judgment model and six cognitive skills are reviewed in the context of preparing for the nursing profession and taking the NCLEX-RN® examination
  • Next Generation NCLEX question types on Evolve familiarize students with these new types of questions
  • Over 2,500 review questions included on the Evolve companion website allow students to practice test-taking in a Study or Exam mode
  • UNIQUE! Mnemonic cartoons provide a fun, easy way to review and remember key nursing concepts and disease processes
  • UNIQUE! The integrated systems approach incorporates pediatric, adult, and older adult lifespan considerations in each body system chapter
  • UNIQUE! Appendixes for each chapter summarize medications and nursing procedures for quick reference
  • Alternate item format questions on Evolve prepare students for the interactive question types on the NCLEX examination
  • Test Alert! boxes in the book highlight key concepts frequently found on the NCLEX examination
  • Answers and rationales provided for all review questions
  • Separate chapters on pharmacology and nursing management help students to focus on these areas of emphasis on the NCLEX examination
  • Nursing Priority boxes make it easier for students to distinguish priorities of nursing care
  • Pharmacology tables make key drug information easy to find, with high-alert medications noted by a special icon
  • Special icons distinguish pediatric and adult disorders and identify content on Self-Care and Home Care
ISBN :
9780443250026
Publication Date :
01-09-2025
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  • The clinical judgment model and six cognitive skills are reviewed in the context of preparing for the nursing profession and taking the NCLEX-RN® examination
  • Next Generation NCLEX question types on Evolve familiarize students with these new types of questions
  • Over 2,500 review questions included on the Evolve companion website allow students to practice test-taking in a Study or Exam mode
  • UNIQUE! Mnemonic cartoons provide a fun, easy way to review and remember key nursing concepts and disease processes
  • UNIQUE! The integrated systems approach incorporates pediatric, adult, and older adult lifespan considerations in each body system chapter
  • UNIQUE! Appendixes for each chapter summarize medications and nursing procedures for quick reference
  • Alternate item format questions on Evolve prepare students for the interactive question types on the NCLEX examination
  • Test Alert! boxes in the book highlight key concepts frequently found on the NCLEX examination
  • Answers and rationales provided for all review questions
  • Separate chapters on pharmacology and nursing management help students to focus on these areas of emphasis on the NCLEX examination
  • Nursing Priority boxes make it easier for students to distinguish priorities of nursing care
  • Pharmacology tables make key drug information easy to find, with high-alert medications noted by a special icon
  • Special icons distinguish pediatric and adult disorders and identify content on Self-Care and Home Care

New to this edition
  • NEW! Increased content for care for the LGBTQ+ population across the lifespan, social determinants of health, and diversity to reflect culturally-responsive care
  • NEW! Added topics on monkey pox and active shooter situations to align with the subcategories in the NCLEX test plan
  • NEW! Questions are presented with reference ranges to authentically mirror practice and increase clinical judgment
  • NEW! Thoroughly updated content incorporates clinical updates and reflects the latest NCLEX-RN test plan

Key Features
  • The clinical judgment model and six cognitive skills are reviewed in the context of preparing for the nursing profession and taking the NCLEX-RN® examination
  • Next Generation NCLEX question types on Evolve familiarize students with these new types of questions
  • Over 2,500 review questions included on the Evolve companion website allow students to practice test-taking in a Study or Exam mode
  • UNIQUE! Mnemonic cartoons provide a fun, easy way to review and remember key nursing concepts and disease processes
  • UNIQUE! The integrated systems approach incorporates pediatric, adult, and older adult lifespan considerations in each body system chapter
  • UNIQUE! Appendixes for each chapter summarize medications and nursing procedures for quick reference
  • Alternate item format questions on Evolve prepare students for the interactive question types on the NCLEX examination
  • Test Alert! boxes in the book highlight key concepts frequently found on the NCLEX examination
  • Answers and rationales provided for all review questions
  • Separate chapters on pharmacology and nursing management help students to focus on these areas of emphasis on the NCLEX examination
  • Nursing Priority boxes make it easier for students to distinguish priorities of nursing care
  • Pharmacology tables make key drug information easy to find, with high-alert medications noted by a special icon
  • Special icons distinguish pediatric and adult disorders and identify content on Self-Care and Home Care

Author Information
By JoAnn Zerwekh, EdD, MSN, RN, President/CEO, Nursing Education Consultants, Inc., Chandler, Arizona, USA; Ashley Zerwekh Garneau, PhD, RN, Nursing Faculty, Department of Nursing, GateWay Community College, Phoenix, Arizona, USA and Tyler Zerwekh, DrPH, MPH, REHS, Senior Manager, Environmental Health and Safety, North America Facilities, Luminex Corporation, Austin, Texas, USA