LPN to RN Transitions - E-Book (ePub)

LPN to RN Transitions, 4^th Edition makes it easy for you to take the next step in your nursing career with all of the essential information you need to pursue your RN degree and practice as a registered nurse. This new edition includes practical information on role transition, cultural competency, delegation, classroom study habits, professional writing, and more. Plus, newly-revised chapters provide the latest information for one complete, indispensable resource to help you succeed in everything from the classroom to clinical practice!

• Improved organization gives you a clear vision of what the profession of nursing encompasses and ends with a career-affirming review of the path you must travel to reach the goal of registered nurse.
• Critical thinking questions give you practice applying the critical-thinking skills you will need on the job.
• Clear, succinct coverage helps you focus on the issues that an RN must address for a successful practice.
• FYI boxes encourage you to think about how your day-to-day interactions will change as an RN.
• Additional illustrations create a more engaging reading experience.
• Revised table of contents helps you quickly locate information.
• Casual writing style makes it easier to read the text and gain practical advice.
• Key Terms and Key Points help you learn vocabulary words central to the topic discussed.
• Learning objectives in each chapter orient you to the broad range of topics that will be emphasized in the RN curriculum.

• NEW! Information on Role Transition prepares you to begin working in a clinical practice environment.
• NEW! Cultural Competency information covers how to work with a diverse set of patients.
• NEW! Prepare Now to Pass NCLEX® chapter provides strategies to use throughout the ADN curriculum to help you prepare a study plan tailored for success on the NCLEX-RN exam.
• NEW! Additional case studies demonstrate how the concepts discussed apply to real-life patients and colleagues.
• NEW! Math and Calculations content streamlined online for quick access.