Saunders 2026-2027 Clinical Judgment and Test-Taking Strategies, 9th Edition
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By Linda Anne Silvestri, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN and Angela Silvestri, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE
Learn proven strategies to prepare for nursing school tests and the NCLEX® exam! 2026-2027 Saunders Clinical Judgment and Test-Taking Strategies: Passing Nursing School and the NCLEX® Exam, Ninth Edition, provides tools to help you overcome t
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Learn proven strategies to prepare for nursing school tests and the NCLEX® exam! 2026-2027 Saunders Clinical Judgment and Test-Taking Strategies: Passing Nursing School and the NCLEX® Exam, Ninth Edition, provides tools to help you overcome test anxiety, develop strong study skills, and improve test scores. You’ll gain insight into key nursing areas such as clinical judgment, prioritization, leading and managing, communication, and pharmacology. In the book and on the Evolve companion website, 1,200 practice questions represent all question types — including alternate item formats and new test items for the Next Generation NCLEX®. This edition includes NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) updates and stand-alone and unfolding case studies. Written by leading NCLEX® experts Linda and Angela Silvestri, this essential resource offers the practical tips and realistic practice you need to succeed on any exam!
Learn proven strategies to prepare for nursing school tests and the NCLEX® exam! 2026-2027 Saunders Clinical Judgment and Test-Taking Strategies: Passing Nursing School and the NCLEX® Exam, Ninth Edition, provides tools to help you overcome test anxiety, develop strong study skills, and improve test scores. You’ll gain insight into key nursing areas such as clinical judgment, prioritization, leading and managing, communication, and pharmacology. In the book and on the Evolve companion website, 1,200 practice questions represent all question types — including alternate item formats and new test items for the Next Generation NCLEX®. This edition includes NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) updates and stand-alone and unfolding case studies. Written by leading NCLEX® experts Linda and Angela Silvestri, this essential resource offers the practical tips and realistic practice you need to succeed on any exam!
Key Features
NEW! Increased focus and additional content on practice readiness supports your transition from test to practice
NEW! Thoroughly updated content incorporates clinical updates and reflects the latest NCLEX® test plans
UNIQUE! Student-to-Student Hintshighlight real-life strategies that have helped other students graduate from nursing school and pass the NCLEX® exam
Tips for the Nursing Studenthighlights the most important concepts needed for exam success and includes tips on advocating for accommodations
Lab test questions presented with reference ranges authentically mirror practice and help increase clinical judgment
1,200 review questions in the book and online provide a 2-in-1 approach in which you benefit from learning strategies and practicing test-taking skills
Focus on helping beginner-level students develop clinical judgment skills andincludes a section devoted to clinical judgment, as well as strategies addressing decision-making, question data, and client abnormalities
Practice questions on the Evolve companion website are organized by content area, cognitive level, client needs area, integrated process, clinical judgment/cognitive skill, and priority concepts, allowing for completely customizable exams or study sessions
Clearly defined cognitive skill levels help you understand this terminology and its significance
Author Information
By Linda Anne Silvestri, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Nursing Instructor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las, Nevada; President, Nursing Reviews, Inc. and Professional Nursing Seminars, Inc. Henderson, Nevada; Elsevier Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Thought Leader, USA and Angela Silvestri, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, Assistant Professor, Touro University Nevada-School of Nursing, USA
By Linda Anne Silvestri, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Nursing Instructor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las, Nevada; President, Nursing Reviews, Inc. and Professional Nursing Seminars, Inc. Henderson, Nevada; Elsevier Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Thought Leader, USA and Angela Silvestri, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, Assistant Professor, Touro University Nevada-School of Nursing, USA
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Part I: Study and Test Preparation 1. Clinical Judgment and Nursing Examinations 2. Developing Study Skills 3. Breaking Through Testing Barriers 4. NCLEX® Preparation
Part II: Strategies for Success 5. Alternate Item Formats and Next Generation NCLEX® Item Types 6. How to Avoid “Reading Into the Question” 7. Positive and Negative Event Queries 8. Questions Requiring Prioritization 9. Leading and Managing, Delegating, and Assignment-Making Questions 10. Communication Questions 11. Pharmacology, Medication, and Intravenous Calculation Questions 12. Additional Pyramid Strategies
Part III: Practice Tests 13. Foundations of Care Questions 14. Adult Health Questions 15. Mental Health Questions 16. Obstetrics Questions 17. Pediatric Questions 18. Pharmacology Questions 19. Delegating/Prioritizing Questions 20. Leadership/Management Questions
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