Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RNŽ Examination (Saunders Comprehensive Review for Nclex-Rn) [Paperback]

Linda Anne Silvestri (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 141603708X | ISBN-13: 978-1416037088 | Publication Date: October 25, 2007 | Edition: 4th

There is a reason the new edition of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN^® Examination has been called "the best NCLEX review book ever." Essentially, you'll find everything you need to review for the NCLEX exam under one cover - complete content review and over 4,200 NCLEX examination-style questions in the book and on the free companion CD! Don't make the mistake of assuming that the quality of the questions is the same in all NCLEX review books, because only Silvestri's Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN^® Examination includes the kind of questions that consistently test the critical thinking skills necessary to pass today's NCLEX exam. And, what's even better is that ALL answers include detailed rationales to help you learn from your answer choices, along with test taking strategies that provide tips for how to best approach each question. It's easy to see why Silvestri is THE book of choice for NCLEX review. But don't just take our word for it - read any customer review or ask your fellow classmates to see why Silvestri users believe that there's nothing else like it!

Please check out these other great NCLEX-RN^® review books from Linda Silvestri:

. Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-RN^® Exam (9781416048503)
. Saunders Strategies for Test Success: Passing Nursing School and the NCLEX^® Exam (9781416062028)
. Strategies for Alternate Item Formats for the NCLEX-RN^® Exam (9781416038412)
. Saunders Q & A Review Cards for the NCLEX-RN^® Exam (9781416047261)

• Each question includes the correct answer, a complete rationale for all responses, and a test-taking strategy to help students develop strategies for locating the correct response.
• Each question includes a page reference to an Elsevier nursing textbook to help with remediation.
• All alternate item format questions are included, with multiple response, prioritizing, fill-in-the-blank, figure/illustration, chart/exhibit, and audio questions.
• Organization by nursing content areas provides a logical, effective review.
• Pyramid Terms define key terms at the beginning of each major unit or chapter.
• Pyramid Points within each chapter highlight the content that is important in preparing for the NCLEX-RN examination.
• Pyramid to Success sections provide an overview of major units or chapters and specific content related to the latest NCLEX-RN test plan.
• Pharmacology is emphasized with 13 pharmacology chapters, a medication and intravenous calculation chapter, and a pediatric medication calculation chapter to reflect priority content on the NCLEX exam.
• Introductory chapters cover preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam, nonacademic preparation, test-taking strategies, the NCLEX-RN exam from a student's perspective, and transitional issues for the foreign-educated nurse.
• A comprehensive exam consists of 265 questions related to all content areas in the book and representative of the percentages identified in the NCLEX-RN test plan.
• CD-ROM allows practice in quiz, study, or exam modes, with questions selected from content area, integrated process, category of client needs, or alternate item format type.

• The review is based on the new NCLEX-RN test plan, effective April 2007.
• Now in full color - with over 100 illustrations to enhance important nursing content.
• 200 more questions have been added, for a total of 4,210.
• Includes the new chart/exhibit alternate item format, in addition to questions with audio components.
• Companion CD-ROM uses a pre-diagnostic exam to generate an individualized study plan.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1280 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 4th edition (October 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141603708X
• ISBN-13: 978-1416037088
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (146 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #47 in Books > Medical Books > Nursing > Reviews & Study Guides

More About the Author

As a child, I always dreamed of becoming either a nurse or teacher. Initially, I chose to become a nurse because I wanted to help others, especially those who were ill. Then I realized that both of my dreams could come true: I could be both a nurse and a teacher. So I pursued my dreams.
I received my diploma in nursing at Cooley Dickinson Hospital School of Nursing in Northampton, Massachusetts. Afterwards, I worked at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts and cared for clients in acute medical-surgical units, the intensive care unit, the emergency department, pediatric units, and other acute care units. Later, I received an associate degree from Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, Massachusetts, my BSN from American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts, and my MSN from Anna Maria College, Paxton, Massachusetts, with a dual major in Nursing Management and Patient Education. I received my PhD candidacy status in Nursing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and I am doing research related to success on the NCLEX®. I am also a member of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key International Honour Society, the Western Institute of Nursing, and the Eastern Nursing Research Society.
As a native of Springfield, Massachusetts, I began my teaching career as an instructor of medical-surgical nursing and leadership-management nursing at Baystate Medical Center School of Nursing in 1981. In 1989 I relocated to Rhode Island and began teaching medical-surgical nursing and psychiatric nursing to RN and LPN students at the Community College of Rhode Island. Later in 1994, I began teaching nursing at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island and remain there as an adjunct faculty member.
My experiences as a student, nursing educator, and item writer for the NCLEX exams, aided me as I developed a comprehensive review course to prepare nursing students and graduates for the NCLEX examination. In 1991, I established Professional Nursing Seminars, Inc., and in 2000, I established Nursing Reviews, Inc. Both companies are dedicated to conducting review courses for the NCLEX-RN and the NCLEX-PN examinations and assisting nursing graduates to achieve their goals of becoming Registered Nurses and/or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.
Today, I conduct review courses for the NCLEX examinations throughout New England and am the author of numerous successful review products published by Elsevier. I hope that you will use these review products and join me with your journey to success in testing for nursing examinations and for the NCLEX® examination!

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Investment I Ever Made..., October 11, 2009

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Delilah (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RNŽ Examination (Saunders Comprehensive Review for Nclex-Rn) (Paperback)

I don't usually write product reviews, but I felt so compelled to write about this book because it helped me out tremendously during nursing school and when I was studying for NCLEX... I purchased this book while I was in nursing school after an instructor of mine recommended it. I am sure glad that I took the advice. The book is a great review tool because it is in outline-style format. I love that the chapters are separated into categories (Cardiac, Respiratory, Mental Health, etc.), so it is easy to find just what you are looking for. I have to say though that the chapters aren't all-inclusive - it is NOT a Med-Surg text book, or like any nursing text book you have. This book contains only the most essential information - which is all that you need to know, really. The images and tables are all so very helpful as well. I used this book to prepare for all my exams, and did fairly well in all of them. I got "A"s and "B"s throughout nursing school (and one lone "C" - but that's because I probably did not use this book to study for that one class...) And if you must know, I graduated from nursing school mid-August '09 and took the NCLEX mid-September '09. I self-studied and passed the first time with 75 questions - without taking any expensive review classes. The only review books I used were this one, Saunders' Q&A Review and the Kaplan-NCLEX RN Exam 2010 that I borrowed from the public library (but I could care less for Kaplan's decision-making "strategies"). Don't bother spending $500 for silly review classes - all my friends said it was a waste of time and money. You're better off studying on your own. Overall, I highly recommend this book for all nursing students - it worked for me and it will definitely work for you as well! Good luck!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars By far the best money I've spent, October 24, 2008

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EmmaRose's Mom "Accel. Nursing student" (Boston MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RNŽ Examination (Saunders Comprehensive Review for Nclex-Rn) (Paperback)

This is by far the best NCLEX review I've purchased (I also own the Lippencott, and Mosby books). This book has the most questions, the best rationales and the CD was extremely useful. I haven't taken the NCLEX yet, but since my university uses only NCLEX style questions on exams...this review book has been the one that helped the most.
I love the "review" sections that it offers in the beginning of every section. I highly recommend this book!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have, September 7, 2008

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R. W. Werner "DMT" (North Eastern Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RNŽ Examination (Saunders Comprehensive Review for Nclex-Rn) (Paperback)

This book breaks down questions by category. It gives you information like patient teaching, nursing actions/interventions, rational ,medication information, as well as lab information. It is also very informative to help brush up on basic patho. Just about any question you could have about what is on the N-Clex was in there. I passed with flying colors. I also used this book to study while I was in nursing school. If there was something I did not quite feel I understood post lecture/ or reading, I referenced this book. I have purchased this book for a few friends of mine that are going to nursing school as gifts.