Saunders Clinical Judgment and Test-Taking Strategies: Passing Nursing School and the NCLEX® Exam, 8th Edition” is a comprehensive resource designed to help nursing students prepare for their nursing school tests and the NCLEX® exam. Authored by renowned NCLEX experts Linda and Angela Silvestri, this edition provides practical strategies, tips, and practice questions to enhance your study skills and improve your test scores.
Key features of the book include:
Test-Taking Tips: The book offers valuable tips and guidance to overcome test anxiety and develop effective study techniques. It provides insights into essential nursing areas such as clinical judgment, prioritization, communication, leadership and management, and pharmacology.
Practice Questions: The book includes 1,200 practice questions that cover a wide range of question types, including alternate item formats and new test items that align with the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN). Detailed rationales and test-taking strategies accompany each practice question.
Student-to-Student Tips: Real-life strategies shared by fellow students who have successfully completed nursing school and passed the NCLEX® exam provide valuable insights and advice.
Focus on Clinical Judgment: The book emphasizes developing strong clinical judgment skills, which are essential for answering various types of test questions.
Categorization of Questions: The practice questions are categorized by difficulty level (beginning, intermediate, or advanced) and other factors such as cognitive ability, client needs, integrated process, and content area.
Companion Evolve Website: The book comes with access to an Evolve companion website featuring additional practice questions, including Next Generation NCLEX® unfolding case studies and single-episode item types. The website also includes practice question categories to align with different aspects of the NCLEX® exam.
NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model Updates: The book incorporates updates based on the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM), ensuring alignment with the latest testing standards.
With its focus on test-taking strategies, practice questions, and tips from experienced nursing students, “Saunders Clinical Judgment and Test-Taking Strategies” provides an essential tool for nursing students seeking to excel in their studies and succeed in passing nursing school exams and the NCLEX® exam
