Kaplan NCLEX-RN Exam 2008-2009 with CD-ROM: Strategies for the Registered Nursing Licensing Exam by Barbara Irwin, Judith A. Burckhardt

Synopsis

Features:

•Two practice tests (one in the book and one on the CD-ROM)

•Detailed answer explanations

•In-depth analysis of NCLEX-RN exam question types

•Online question bank

•Most up-to-date info on based on 2007 test change

Biography

Barbara J. Irwin, B.S.N., R.N. is National Curriculum Director for Nursing programs at Kaplan, Inc. She supervises development of the Kaplan courses for preparation for the NCLEX-RN® exam for U.S. nursing students and international nurses, as well as integrated testing programs implemented by nursing schools. While tutoring students that had been unsuccessful on the NCLEX-RN® exam, Irwin developed a series of innovative test-taking strategies that help students achieve success on this high-stakes test. She presents Strategy Seminars and Test-Taking Seminars for the NCLEX-RN® to nursing school faculties and students nationwide. Irwin received her bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Oklahoma. Her professional background includes experience as a nursing educator and director of a home health agency.

Judith A. Burckhardt, Ph.D., R.N. is Executive Director, Nursing for Kaplan, Inc. After graduating from Loyola University in Chicago with a bachelor of science in nursing, she received a master’s in education from Washington University and a doctorate in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Her professional background includes many years of experience as an educator in diploma, A.D.N., and B.S.N. nursing programs. She has developed programs and materials to help prepare students for the NCLEX-RN® exam and has presented seminars for preparation for the NCLEX-RN® exam and career development seminars to students, nurses, and health care professionals in the United States and abroad. Burckhardt has also given item-writing workshops to nursing school faculties. She has written articles for nursingpublications and has developed instructor-led continuing education programs for online delivery.