About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherDavis Company, F. A.

ISBN-101719640025

ISBN-139781719640022

eBay Product ID (ePID)5038631294

Product Key Features

Number of Pages512 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameTest Success : Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students

SubjectNursing / Test Preparation & Review, Nursing / Lpn & Lvn, Nursing / Fundamentals & Skills, Nursing / General, Tests

Publication Year2020

FeaturesNew Edition

TypeTextbook

AuthorBarbara A. Vitale, Patricia M. Nugent

Subject AreaStudy Aids, Medical

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight42 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number9

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal610.73076

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

Table Of Content1. Empowerment 2. Critical Thinking 3. Time Management 4. Study Techniques 5. The Multiple-Choice Question 6. The Nursing Process 7. Test-Taking Techniques 8. Testing Formats Other Than Multiple-Choice Questions 9. Computer Applications in Education and Evaluation 10. Analyze Your Test Performance 11. Practice Questions with Answers and Rationales 12. Comprehensive Final Book Exam Bibliography Glossary of English Words Commonly Encountered on Nursing Examinations Illustration Credits Index

SynopsisAbout 900 questions in all--including a 100-question, comprehensive exam at the end of the book and 150 unique questions online Approximately 44% alternate-format questions, including SATA, fill-in-the-blank, ordered response, chart/exhibit, hot spot, drag-and-drop, and graphic Detailed rationales for correct and incorrect responses Study and test-taking strategies with basic nursing theory and skills Introduction that focuses on how to use the book in order to maximize success "Knowledge Analysis" tool focusing on how to identify clusters of errors in specific knowledge categories on a test "Corrective Action Guide" describing what to do to correct test-taking errors "Information Processing Analysis" tool presenting topics relating to the process of test taking, including processing errors and personal performance trends Time management strategies with tips and suggestions that specifically address the challenges of working full or part-time and juggling multiple responsibilities throughout nursing school Coverage of empowerment, critical thinking, the nursing process, and computer applications in education and evaluation Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Triangle in Chapter 6, The Nursing Process, Build confidence and improve test scores. Success in nursing school starts here. A complete review of core concepts 900 questions (Alternate format, too!) Test-taking hints and rationales for correct and incorrect answers A complete review of core concepts, plus 900 questions based on the latest NCLEX(c) test plan build confidence and improve test scores from the beginning of nursing school. Master tricky alternate-format questions, even SATA (select all that apply), and develop efficient studying skills with test-taking tips and rationales for correct and incorrect responses. Purchase this title NEW and get 150 additional questions online plus all of the questions in the book. See what students are saying about the previous edition... Worth every penny. "I found this to be helpful from the very first chapter. I was able to apply the ideas to the very next test I took in nursing school and have found it changed the way I view nursing school. It breaks it down to the various types of questions asked and how to approach them. It teaches you to brush aside the distracting and unnecessary aspects of the questions and teaches you to hone in on what really is essential. It even helps you break down the dreaded 'select all that apply' questions. I highly recommend this book to any and all first-year nursing students." --Suzanne Chick Amazing. "The FA Davis Test Success book is amazing. In lecture, we're told how to deal with "nursing" questions but it can still be puzzling. The test success book is wonderful and gives you examples and explanations, and then a practice test to use the test-taking tips in and gauge your success." -- Nina, Durham Technical Community College Great Techniques To Know BEFORE Starting School. "...this has helped tremendously. It breaks down the types of testing questions and gives hints on how to process it and choose the most correct answer. As well as ways to calm yourself on the day of the test and ways to prepare for test day. If you have test anxiety this will definitely help with calming your testing fears. I've read from several buyers of this book to read it before you start school and I definitely agree!" --J N Moore, Provides about 900 questions in all-including a 100-question, comprehensive exam at the end of the book and 150 unique questions online. Approximately 44% alternate-format questions, including SATA, fill-in-the-blank, ordered response, chart/exhibit, hot spot, drag-and-drop, and graphic. Detailed rationales for correct and incorrect responses., Build confidence and improve test scores. Success in nursing school starts here. A complete review of core concepts 900 questions (Alternate format, too!) Test-taking hints and rationales for correct and incorrect answers A complete review of core concepts, plus 900 questions based on the latest NCLEX© test plan build confidence and improve test scores from the beginning of nursing school. Master tricky alternate-format questions, even SATA (select all that apply), and develop efficient studying skills with test-taking tips and rationales for correct and incorrect responses. Purchase this title NEW and get 150 additional questions online plus all of the questions in the book. See what students are saying about the previous edition... Worth every penny. "I found this to be helpful from the very first chapter. I was able to apply the ideas to the very next test I took in nursing school and have found it changed the way I view nursing school. It breaks it down to the various types of questions asked and how to approach them. It teaches you to brush aside the distracting and unnecessary aspects of the questions and teaches you to hone in on what really is essential. It even helps you break down the dreaded 'select all that apply' questions. I highly recommend this book to any and all first-year nursing students." --Suzanne Chick Amazing. "The FA Davis Test Success book is amazing. In lecture, we're told how to deal with "nursing" questions but it can still be puzzling. The test success book is wonderful and gives you examples and explanations, and then a practice test to use the test-taking tips in and gauge your success." -- Nina, Durham Technical Community College Great Techniques To Know BEFORE Starting School. "...this has helped tremendously. It breaks down the types of testing questions and gives hints on how to process it and choose the most correct answer. As well as ways to calm yourself on the day of the test and ways to prepare for test day. If you have test anxiety this will definitely help with calming your testing fears. I've read from several buyers of this book to read it before you start school and I definitely agree!" --J N Moore