NCLEX-RN Review Made Incredibly Easy! (Book with CD-ROM)

===== INTRODUCTION ===== Please remember that everyone has his/her own studying methods that work best for that individual; I can only state my own experience. With that mentioned, I am the type that benefits the most by drilling through practice questions: the correct answers reinforces that I am knowledgeable in a topic while the wrong questions point out what I need to study. ===== THE BOOK ===== The book was never meant to be read from front to back like a novel. If read in that manner, then it truly is overwhelming! It was intended to be a true review book; to be flipped through to areas that are needed. The informational areas are mostly in notes formation. Each chapter contains practice questions, knowledge alerts, and "cheat sheets" (the latter do not pull out, in case you were wondering). For those that want a bit more detail as to the book's contents, the chapters are as follows: PART I: Getting Ready --- Ch 1 - Preparing for the NCLEX --- Ch 2 - Strategies for Success PART II: Care of the Adult --- Ch 3 - Cardiovascular System --- Ch 4 - Respiratory System --- Ch 5 - Hematologic & Immune System --- Ch 6 - Neurosensory System --- Ch 7 - Musculoskeletal System --- Ch 8 - Gastrointestinal System --- Ch 9 - Endocrine System --- Ch 10 - Genitourinary System --- Ch 11 - Integumentary System PART III: Psychiatric Care --- Ch 12 - Essentials of Psychiatric Nursing --- Ch 13 - Somatoform & Sleep Disorders --- Ch 14 - Anxiety & Mood Disorders --- Ch 15 - Cognitive Disorders --- Ch 16 - Personality Disorders --- Ch 17 - Schizophrenic & Delusional Disorders --- Ch 18 - Substance-Related Disorders --- Ch 19 - Dissociative Disorders --- Ch 20 - Sexual Disorders --- Ch 21- Eating Disorders PART IV: Maternal-Neonatal Care --- Ch 22 - Antepartum Care --- Ch 23 - Intrapartum Care --- Ch 24 - Postpartum Care --- Ch 25 - Neonatal Care PART V: Care of the Child --- Ch 26 - Growth & Development --- Ch 27 - Cardiovascular System --- Ch 28 - Respiratory System --- Ch 29 - Hematologic & Immune Systems --- Ch 30 - Neurosensory System --- Ch 31 - Musculoskeletal System --- Ch 32 - Gastrointestinal System --- Ch 33 - Endocrine System --- Ch 34 - Genitourinary System --- Ch 35 - Integumentary System PART VI: Professional Issues --- Ch 36 - Leadership & Management --- Ch 37 - Law & Ethics Appendices & Index The author truly makes an effort to send the message to the readers that "You are going to be okay." The book is written and illustrated with light humor sprinkled here and there. Also, it was written so that the reader feels to be directly addressed to by the author. ===== THE CD ===== The program within the CD (you will soon realize why I specifically pointed out the program) was the bread and butter for me. This, above all else, is what I credit the most to my passing of the NCLEX. First off, the CD takes only a 1-time download. After the download, the program does not require the CD in order for it to work. So the CD can be t

Although I used an earlier version of this book, it's still the one I recommend. When I graduated in 2000, I could only afford one review book and no review course. I looked at all the books available -- what I wanted was something I could pick up and put down; easy to read without being boring; well-organized chapers; and a CD-rom with practice questions. The CD-rom was easy to use, even for someone who (at that time) was fairly computer challenged. I studied hard while I was in school; I wanted something that would help keep that knowledge sharp and prepare me for the NCLEX -- this book was just right for me. I passed the NCLEX and I hope all of you do, too! Good luck!

This book is very helpful when reviewing specific areas of weakness and for nursing knowledge in general. It helps you to make the most of your precious time when reviewing. It has quick cheat sheets to review areas that aren't as weak and it also has chapters for more detailed reviews of areas of weakness. There are plenty of questions to practice on in written format and on the CD-Rom with rationalizations included. The illustrations and neat little memory joggers, make reviewing for the NCLEX-RN more fun. I also think nursing students will find this helpful for the exams while in school, because it helps break down the information in an easy-to-understand and better to remember format.The only downfall is that it doesn't have as much information on test taking strategies, it has some, but not as much as I think is necessary for making the critical-thinking decisions that are required when taking the NCLEX-RN test. Therefore, I highly recommend that you also get the Kaplan NCLEX-RN book, which covers all the test taking stratgies needed to make the critical decisions, which are on the NCLEX-RN test. The two books in combination helped me to pass the NCLEX-RN exam the first time.

This is a really useful and informative book which covers all aspects of subjects needed to pass the NCLEX-RN. It is user friendly, well formatted and the CD-ROM with +++ practice questions is a bonus!

this book covers every section with questions. It also have 5 comprehensive exams at the end of it. The answers and rationale for each question is on the same page. This was the best and easiest book to study with. It is very user friendly. I would and have recommended this book to many nursing students. This book is a must!!