ARCO M ASTER THE NCLEX-PN 3rd Edition Lorna Aliperti

Before You Begin ............................................................................. HOW THIS BOOK IS ORGANIZED ARCO Master the NCLEX-PN provides you with a review of the content of your Practical Nursing studies in outline form. Used correctly, this self-tutor will show you what to expect while giving you the most effective practice with the content you can expect to see on the actual exam. ARCO Master the NCLEX-PN provides you with the necessary tools to make the most of the study time you have, including: • “Top 10 Strategies to Raise Your Score” gives you test-taking strategies. • Part I includes the basics of the NCLEX-PN exam. • Part II provides the content review you need. • Part III includes two complete practice tests to assess your comprehension. • The Appendixes include information on state boards of nursing, professional organizations and Web sites for health, education, and job information. HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR REVIEW You will need to set aside at least three weeks for study to get the most out your review. Start by reading the “Top 10 Strategies to Raise Your Score” and planning your schedule, so you can dedicate 1 to 2 hours every day for your review. Review one of the content sections each day and then complete the exercises to see how well you have mastered the material. When you have finished the review sections, take the practice tests. These will help you to further sharpen your skills. SPECIAL STUDY FEATURES Overview Each chapter begins with a bulleted overview listing the topics that will be covered in the chapter. You know immediately where to look for a topic that you need to work on.