NCLEX-PN Review Requirements

TEST PLAN STRUCTURE
Introduction A- Test taking strategies ( 1 hour)

The first day of the review will help the students to give edge on what they need in preparation for the NCLEX-PN® exam. This encompasses the learner to think critically on the questions, analyze it, avoid the distracters and choose wisely. Test taking strategies will guide the student on tips for answering multiple choice test questions correctly through proper elimination and according to its prioritization.

In test-taking day you will learn:
1. The test format, grading policy and up to date changes on the test.
2. How to develop critical thinking skills.
3. How to use the nursing process to meet the client needs.
4. How to analyze the question and identify the four critical elements.
5. How to avoid “misreading” the question.
6. How to avoid “reading into” the question.
7. How to eliminate incorrect options, and chose between the two best options.
8. How to answer communication questions.
9. How to manage test anxiety and avoid undesirable test behaviors such as answering the questions as a “Philosopher”.
10. How to prioritize responsibilities and delegate patient care.
11. How to answer ethical and legal issues related questions.

Introduction B - Take the diagnostic pretest

Answer the 200 question Diagnostic Pretest for 5 hours, with optional break time. This assesses learners’ performance in answering questions regarding the content of each lesson. Also, serves as a checklist of the learners’ strengths and weaknesses.

I. SAFE AND EFFECTIVE CARE ENVIRONMENT
a. Review lesson 1- Coordinated care (2 hours)

The practical/vocational nurse collaborates with health care team members to facilitate effective client care.

Includes:

Advance directives
Informed consent
Client care assignments
Information technology
Client rights
Legal responsibilities
Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
Performance improvement (quality improvement)
Concepts of management and supervision
Confidentiality/ information security
Referral process
Continuing of care
Resource management
Establishing priorities
Staff education

b. Review lesson 2- Safety and Infection control (2 hours)

The practical/vocational nurse contributes to the protection of clients and health care personnel from health and environmental hazards.

Includes:

Accident/ Error/ Injury prevention
Reporting of Incident/ Event/ Irregular occurrence/ Variance
Ergonomic principles
Handling hazardous and Infectious materials
Restraints and Safety devices
Home safety
Safe use of equipment
Internal and External disaster plans
Security plan
Medical and Surgical asepsis
Standard/ Transmission-based/ Other precautions

II. Review lesson 3- HEALTH PROMOTION AND MAINTENANCE (9 hours)

The practical/ vocational nurse provides nursing care for clients that incorporates knowledge of expected stages of growth and development and prevention and/or early detection of health problems.

Includes:

Aging process
Health promotion/ screening program
Ante/Intra/Postpartum and newborn care
High risk behaviors
Data collection techniques
Human sexuality
Developmental stages and transitions
Immunizations
Disease prevention
Lifestyle choices
Expected body images changes
Self-care
Family planning

III. Review lesson 4 - PSYCHOSOCIAL INTEGRITY (4 hours)

This assists with promotion and support of the emotional, mental and social well-being of clients.

Includes: (PSYCHIATRIC NURSING)

Abuse or neglect
Sensory/ perceptual alterations
Behavioral management
Situational role changes
Coping mechanisms
Stress management
Crisis intervention
Substance-related disorders
Cultural awareness
Suicide/ violence precautions
Endo of life concepts
Support systems
Grief and loss
Therapeutic communication
Mental health/ illness concepts
Therapeutic environment
Religious or spiritual influences of he4alth
Unexpected body image changes

IV. PHYSIOLOGIC INTEGRITY
a. Review lesson 5 - Basic care and comfort (3 hours)

The practical/vocational nurse provides comfort to clients and assistance in the performance of their activities of daily living.

Includes:

Assistive devices
Nutrition and oral hydration
Elimination
Palliative/ comfort care
Mobility/ Immobility
Personal hygiene
Nonpharmacological comfort interventions
Rest and sleep

b. Review lesson 6 - Pharmacological therapies (18 hours)

The practical/vocational nurse provides care related to administration of medications and monitors clients who are receiving parenteral therapies.

Includes:

Adverse effects
Medication administration
Contraindications and compatibilities
Pharmacological actions
Dosage calculations
Pharmacological agents
Expected effects
Side effects

Pharmacological terms and responsibilities
Classification of medication by Body system
Classification of medications by health status
Total parenteral nutrition: Nursing care of clients
Blood product administration
Dosage calculations

c. Review lesson 7 - Reduction of Risk potential (8 hours)

The practical/ vocational nurse reduces the potential for clients to develop complications or health problems related to treatments, procedures or existing conditions.

Includes:

Diagnostic tests
Laboratory values
Potential for alterations in body systems
Potential for complications of diagnostic tests
Treatments
Procedures
Surgery or health alterations
Therapeutic procedures
Vital signs

d. Review lesson 8 - Physiological adaptation (40 hours)

The practical/vocational nurse participates in providing care for clients with acute, chronic or life-threatening physical health conditions.

Includes:

Alterations in body systems
Medical emergencies
Basic pathophysiology
Radiation therapy
Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
Unexpected response to therapies

MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING

Cardiovascular Disorders.
Respiratory Disorders.
Acid Base Imbalances.
Gastrointestinal Disorders.
Endocrine Disorders.
Genitourinary Disorders.
Oncological Disorders.
Connective Tissue Disorders.
Immunologic Disorders.
Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Burns.
Neurologic Disorders.
Medical Emergencies.

MATERNAL/CHILD NURSING

Child bearing cycle.
Antepartal, labor and delivery.
Emergency childbirth.
Post-partum complications.
Care of the newborn and high-risk infants.
Growth & development.
Nursing care of children with:

Cardiovascular Disorders.
Respiratory Disorders.
Neurological Disorders.
Hematological Disorders.
Oncology Disorders.
Endocrine Diseases.
Pediatric Emergencies.
Communicable diseases.
Child abuse.

TRAININGS/SEMINARS

Basic Life Support Training
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training
IV Therapy Training
ECG Seminar
Emergency Disaster Nursing Seminar
Psychotherapy/ Psychiatric Nursing Seminar