Concepts and terminology related to the Next Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN) will be updated throughout to help prepare students for the new NGN. Each case study question is “coded” with one or more of the following NGN “cognitive skills” terms preceding each question: Recognize Cues; Analyze Cues; Prioritize Hypotheses; Generate Solutions; Take Action; Evaluate Outcomes
Updated content throughout will reflect the latest evidence-based clinical practice, treatment guidelines
Updated case-studies in areas of Breastfeeding, OB emergencies, head/neck trauma
This comprehensive collection of approximately 150 case studies draws from actual clinical experiences in medical-surgical, pediatric, OB/maternity, and psychiatric-mental health clinical areas to help students learn to think clinically, prioritize, and deliver proactive nursing care
UNIQUE! Concept-based organization mirrors the growing popularity of concept-based curricula and conceptual approaches to teaching and learning in nursing education
Clinical judgment approach helps students learn to identify changes, anticipate possible complications, and initiate therapeutic interventions
Progressive case complexity builds on previous learning to help students gradually develop clinical judgment skills
Strong focus on interprofessional collaboration identifies opportunities for collaboration with other health professions
Strong AACN safety emphasis is highlighted with an icon to communicate "caution" or "safety."
Strong emphasis on sepsis and antibiotic resistance throughout addresses the growing problem of sepsis and antibiotic resistance where appropriate throughout
Mariann M. Harding, PhD, RN, CNE, FAADN, Nursing Program Director and Professor of Nursing, Kent State University Tuscarawas, USA and Julie S. Snyder, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing, Old Dominion University, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
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