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NCLEX Study Guide
The NCLEX-RN exam focuses primarily on eight Client Needs categories. Each category assesses a nurse’s ability to address a patient’s primary health needs in a wide range of medical scenarios. The questions are further broken down into four types of Integrated Practices (Nursing Process, Caring, Communication and Documentation, Teaching/Learning), which focuses on the ways that nurses approach client needs. The key difference between the two is ability vs. approach.
Focus on the specific Client Needs techniques, terms and concepts that are listed on each of the content area pages linked below, but realize that these questions are going to be asked from four distinct Integrated Practice angles.
Management of Care: Properly managing a patient’s care while still complying within all necessary regulations. Exam takers should err on the safe side and ensure that their answers do not compromise the patient’s safety.
Safety and Infection Control: Protecting patients and other health care workers from various health and environmental hazards.
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Health Promotion and Maintenance: Overseeing prevention and detection of patient health problems.
Psychosocial Integrity: Maintaining the mental and emotional health of patients and their families.
Basic Care and Comfort: Providing basic comfort and assistance to patients and assist them with the tasks of daily living.
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies: Administering medication and measure patient vital signs.
Reduction of Risk Potential: Mitigating the possibility of post-procedure complications and/or infections.
Physiological Adaptations: Managing and providing care to chronically ill patients.
rockdog
almost 2 years ago
12 comments
Very hlepful!
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patelsima
about 2 years ago
2 comments
this is waste of time.....this quiz is not even 1% like NCLEX
rafasurfer
almost 3 years ago
10 comments
I saw a book Borders sell to prepare for the NCLEX it looked pretty good
rafasurfer
almost 3 years ago
10 comments
I saw a book Borders sell to prepare for the NCLEX it looked pretty good
rafasurfer
almost 3 years ago
10 comments
In December i will take the equivalent to the NCLEX in Puerto Rico to become a registered nurse.I took one of the quizes in nurse link and did pretty good,it really pumped me .I've heard rumors the last tests have concentrated more in psychiatry and maternity but anything can happen.The college i went to in PR dedicated a whole semester to preparation for the bar exam.I need to dedicate at least 3 hours daily to review the material.
neerukp
almost 3 years ago
6980 comments
Brief and self explanatory, good one!! Thank You for posting
tqbro
almost 4 years ago
2 comments
Does anyone have any suggestions about a HESI Book or review for SPNs?
NCHANGWIE
almost 4 years ago
6 comments
AND WHEN ARE THE EXAMS COMING UP NEXT?
NCHANGWIE
almost 4 years ago
6 comments
IF YES WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS TO FOLLOW?
NCHANGWIE
almost 4 years ago
6 comments
I'M BASED IN CAMEROON I DON'T KNOW IT WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR ME TO TAKE THE NCLEX EXAM IN MY COUNTRY?.
MIZQTEE
about 4 years ago
6 comments
I read some of you guys testimonals, I failed boards myself a couple of times. I will take the suggestion made by MichelleTaylor with the Virpra Med, never heard of it until now. I'm willing to pay the small fee that they offer to study for the NCLEX -PN. I ready to pass this test so I can move on to RN school. I've tried Hurst Review, which was good, but I need help still! I also have the Exam Cram book for PN, which is good too! I think the VipraMed will be good.
tina24tbone
about 4 years ago
2 comments
my name is tina johnson i have taken the nclex pn three times as well. im scheduled to take them again in about 3 weeks i usually say im going to study for a whole month beforehand but with two small kids and working twelve hour shifts as a cna i hardly have the time. although i requested to be off the week before my test i have anxiety attacks just thinking about it what do you suggest i do. everything that works for some of my friends isnt working for me.
markenphash
about 4 years ago
2 comments
I took the N-CLEX PN three times in 2002 and never study afterwards to take it again because I felt that nursing was not my thing, but now I have a dear cousin that wants me to try harder and take it again. How can someone help me focus and what do I have to do in order to get back on track and take it again? God bless
Account Removed
about 4 years ago
I used the book Exam Cram it really helped me. I passed my LPN boards on the first attempt. They also have a book for RN's. Good Luck!
MediQu33n
about 4 years ago
4 comments
I'm trying to prepare myself for the NCLEX.. trying to find all available source of study methods and all best information..or key terms that I should look out for.. Please let me know on hints to Pass the NCLEX... crossing fingers for everyone that is on my boat trying to pass...best of luck to everyone and hope everyone passes! =D