LPN to RN Transitions, 6th edition (EPUB)

LPN to RN Transitions, 6th edition (EPUB)

By Lora Claywell PhD MSN RN CNE

Take the next step in your nursing journey and develop the full skill set of a registered nurse. Designed with a strong emphasis on preparing you for the Next Generation NCLEX-RN exam, LPN to RN Transitions, 6th Edition guides you through the knowledge and abilities expected in the RN role.

It covers essential foundations such as nursing theory and the nursing process, along with the core provider-of-care competencies including clinical judgment, communication, and evidence-based decision making. You’ll also learn what it means to function as a manager of care, with chapters on leadership, delegation, and working effectively within interprofessional teams. Written by nursing educator Lora Claywell, this comprehensive resource supports your success in class, on the NGN, and throughout clinical practice.

New material includes all NCLEX question formats, featuring NGN-style items in the Prepare Now to Pass NCLEX-RN chapter.
Additional expanded content highlights topics such as emotional intelligence, burnout in the workplace, competency-based guidelines, paramedic-to-RN transition, and considerations for Canadian nursing practice.
The book outlines how RN responsibilities differ from those of practical or vocational nursing and presents the content in a clear and concise manner for easier understanding.
Case studies help you connect concepts to real clinical experiences, and each chapter ends with Clinical Judgment questions to strengthen key ideas.
Key Terms, Key Points, and FYI sections provide convenient summaries.
Practical learning tools cover areas such as time management, studying strategies, test taking, classroom participation, and approaches to adult learning.
An engaging layout and interactive exercises help maintain focus and reinforce objectives.
Throughout the text, the skills and contributions of LPNs, LVNs, and paramedics are acknowledged and valued.