Kaplan NCLEX-PN, 2009 Edition: Strategies for the Practical Nursing Licensing Exam (Kaplan Nclex-Pn Exam) [Paperback]

Judith Burckhardt (Author), Barbara J. Irwin (Author), Patricia A. Yock (Author)

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About the Author

Barbara J. Irwin, B.S.N., R.N. is National Curriculum Director for Nursing programs at Kaplan, Inc. She supervises development of the Kaplan courses for preparation for the NCLEX-RN® exam for U.S. nursing students and international nurses, as well as integrated testing programs implemented by nursing schools. While tutoring students that had been unsuccessful on the NCLEX-RN® exam, Irwin developed a series of innovative test-taking strategies that help students achieve success on this high-stakes test. She presents Strategy Seminars and Test-Taking Seminars for the NCLEX-RN® to nursing school faculties and students nationwide. Irwin received her bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Oklahoma. Her professional background includes experience as a nursing educator and director of a home health agency.

Judith A. Burckhardt, Ph.D., R.N. is Executive Director, Nursing for Kaplan, Inc. After graduating from Loyola University in Chicago with a bachelor of science in nursing, she received a master’s in education from Washington University and a doctorate in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Her professional background includes many years of experience as an educator in diploma, A.D.N., and B.S.N. nursing programs. She has developed programs and materials to help prepare students for the NCLEX-RN® exam and has presented seminars for preparation for the NCLEX-RN® exam and career development seminars to students, nurses, and health care professionals in the United States and abroad. Burckhardt has also given item-writing workshops to nursing school faculties. She has written articles for nursing publications and has developed instructor-led continuing education programs for online delivery.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; 1 edition (February 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1427796815
• ISBN-13: 978-1427796813
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #484,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kaplan PN, May 5, 2008

By	Carol E. Stewart-harvey "ASA9" (Show Low, Az USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Kaplan NCLEX-PN, 2009 Edition: Strategies for the Practical Nursing Licensing Exam (Kaplan Nclex-Pn Exam) (Paperback)

Very useful for all types of test taking in nursing. Students used it for HESI/Reach review as well as NCLEX. Excellent strategies for eliminating answers and finding the "real" question.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars kaplan nclex-pn review, November 15, 2008

By	lvn student (duarte,ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kaplan NCLEX-PN, 2009 Edition: Strategies for the Practical Nursing Licensing Exam (Kaplan Nclex-Pn Exam) (Paperback)

Great study guide, nclex questions very similar to textbook examples. The information given can be applied to any nursing exams. Very easy to read and understand. I would recommend this book to anyone going to take the nclex-pn.

14 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly 'user friendly' test exam preparation manual, March 3, 2008

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kaplan NCLEX-PN, 2009 Edition: Strategies for the Practical Nursing Licensing Exam (Kaplan Nclex-Pn Exam) (Paperback)

Nursing is one line of work that can't be outsourced to another country, that is a 'growth industry' as the American population ages, and is both constantly demanding and in constant demand. But to be a nurse takes more than graduating from nursing school -- it also requires being able to pass a nursing licence examination and becoming certified. For those aspiring nurses who wish to become licenced Practical Nurses, Kaplan Publishing's "NCLEX-PN; Strategies For The Practical Nursing Licensing Exam - 2009 Edition" offers a compilation of practical, effective test-taking tools to substantial and successful aid aspiring nurses to pass their licencing exams. The collaborative work of Barbara J. Irwin (National Curriculum Director for Nursing Programs at Kaplan, Inc.), Patricia A. Yock (formerly the Director of the Practical Nursing Program at Front Range Community College), and Judith A. Burckhardt (Executive Director of Nursing, Kaplan Inc.), "NCLEX-PN" offers 145 exam-style questions; detailed answer explanations; complete review of all question formats; up-to-date information on the latest test plan; critical thinking strategies; and an online practice resource. "NCLEX-PN" is a thoroughly 'user friendly' test exam preparation manual and strongly recommended for any nursing student preparing for their Practical Nurse licencing test.