LPN to RN Transitions, 6th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

LPN to RN Transitions, 6th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

By Lora Claywell PhD MSN RN CNE

Take the next step in your nursing career and confidently transition into the RN role. LPN to RN Transitions, 6th Edition guides you through the essential concepts and skills every registered nurse needs, with a strong emphasis on preparation for the Next Generation NCLEX-RN® (NGN) exam.

This comprehensive resource covers all core foundations — including nursing theory, the nursing process, clinical judgment, communication, and evidence-based decision making — while also introducing the expanded responsibilities of the RN as a manager of care, featuring leadership, delegation, and interprofessional collaboration. Written by nursing educator Lora Claywell, it offers practical support for success in the classroom, on the NGN, and in clinical practice.

NEW! Includes all NCLEX® question types, with NGN-style items featured in the Prepare Now to Pass NCLEX-RN® chapter.
NEW! Expanded sections explore emotional intelligence, workplace burnout, competency-based guidelines, the paramedic-to-RN transition, and Canadian nursing considerations.
Complete, detailed coverage highlights how RN skills and responsibilities differ from those of practical or vocational nursing.
A clear, concise writing style promotes more effective learning.
Case studies connect key concepts to real-life clinical scenarios.
Clinical Judgment questions at the end of every chapter strengthen understanding of essential content.
Key Terms, Key Points, and FYI boxes reinforce the information you must know.
Helpful learning tools address time management, study habits, test-taking strategies, classroom participation, and adult learning techniques.
An engaging design and interactive exercises keep you focused on core objectives and increase comprehension.
Throughout the text, the knowledge and experience of LPNs, LVNs, and paramedics are recognized and valued.