Medical-Surgical Nursing with ‘Nursing Reviews & Rationales’

Complete update reflecting the 2016 NCLEX-¿RN^® Test Plan

• Updated – A comprehensive yet concentrated outline of medical-surgical nursing prepares students to master all related content on the 2016 NCLEX-RN exam.
• Updated – Revised chapter learning objectives, NCLEX^® alerts, and a glossary of key terms target concepts likely to be tested on the 2016 NCLEX-RN exam.
• Updated – A refreshed set of test-taking strategies provides dozens of techniques to help students improve their chances of success on the NCLEX-RN exam and beyond.

New or updated practice opportunities

• Updated – Revised pre- and post-chapter tests with comprehensive rationales assess students’ mastery of chapter material following review and study.
• Updated – Up-to-date Practice-to-Pass exercises stimulate critical thinking and reinforce chapter content.
• Updated – Amended end-of-chapter critical thinking case studies describe real client situations and pose open-ended questions asking students how they would provide care for the client or their family.
• Updated – An updated Nursing Notes appendix with useful clinical information offers students a quick review and reference resource.

New! Access to Pearson Test Prep, a new online practice resource

• New – Students can study with hundreds of NCLEX-style questions and detailed rationales on their computer or any mobile device.
• New – Detailed reporting features identify where students are struggling so they can focus on improving in those areas.
• New – Students can easily customize their practice exams to work on specific topics, types of questions, and areas of difficulty.