101 Ways to Score Higher on Your NCLEX

Download or read book 101 Ways to Score Higher on Your NCLEX written by J. Lucy Boyd and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing recently reported that 99,406 candidates sat for the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination Registered Nurse), with a 73.7 percent pass rate. During that same time period, 35,558 candidates sat for the NCLEX-PN (for practical nurses), with a 77.5 percent pass rate. These tests are used by state boards to determine if a candidate is prepared for entry-level nursing practice. How can you ensure you score high enough on the exam to enter into your chosen profession? Reading 101 Ways to Score Higher on Your NCLEX and employing the practices found within is one way to do so. In this new book, you will learn about and understand the computerized adaptive testing format, as well as the organization of the exam. You will learn how to read questions correctly, how to control anxiety, and how to approach each section. In addition, you will be presented with a list of resources to help you prepare and dozens of tips from insiders. 101 Ways to Score Higher on Your NCLEX is filled with practice questions and reviews of the four most important topics, including safe, effective environments; health promotion and maintenance; psychosocial integrity; and physiological integrity. You will also find charts, graphs, illustrations, and tables to help you understand key concepts, as well as proven strategies, mindsets, and problem solving methods. It has been said that the NCLEX is a test of your critical judgment and management skills more than anything. However, it is still important to prepare accordingly. Instead of panicking and worrying about the exam, pick up this book and be confident in your test-taking abilities. Whether you are taking the NCLEX-RN or the NCLEX-PN, you will learn valuable information and practical tips for passing the exam and improving your score. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.