STEP 1: Sign Up for an Online Classroom Event
Log on to kaptest.com/nclex to access a live classroom event led by one of Kaplan’s NCLEX-PN® experts—free! See “Sign Up for an Online Classroom Event” in this book for more details and to register.
STEP 2: Read and Complete Parts 1 and 2
The chapters in Parts 1 and 2 of this book contain a comprehensive, detailed strategy guide for each type of question on the NCLEX-PN® exam. This information will teach you how to analyze each question and use your nursing knowledge to select the correct answer choice. Plus, each chapter in Part 2 ends with practice questions and detailed answer explanations, designed to help you master NCLEX-PN® exam questions.
STEP 3: Read Part 3
Part 3 will help you determine the most effective methods of exam preparation for you and will guide you in the licensure process.
Chapter 12, Essentials for International Nurses, contains information on certification for graduates of foreign nursing schools, work visas, and programs that can help you prepare for the NCLEX-PN® exam. This chapter also covers nursing practice in the United States and includes practice questions with complete explanations designed to help you master NCLEX‑PN® exam-type questions on the important subject of nursing communication.
STEP 4: Take the Practice Test
Use the test in this book, complete with in-depth answer explanations, to prepare for the real NCLEX-PN® exam. Take the test under timed conditions and then work through the explanations. Identify any areas of weakness, and use your remaining review time to address them, using the strategies outlined in this book. Note your strengths as well—these will help you on the test and can give you a sense of confidence.
STEP 5: Register for the Exam
When you are prepared to take the NCLEX-PN® exam, use the contact information provided in Appendix D, State Boards of Nursing, in Part 3 to initiate the registration process. All the steps you’ll need to follow are contained in Chapter 10, The Licensure Process.