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Basic career information includes the value of the LPN, workforce trends, state regulations governing LPN practice, and insight into safe practice and NCLEX-PN(R) success. Learning features in each chapter include objectives and key terms with phonetic pronunciations, with definitions in the text and in the glossary. Storytelling narratives at the beginning of specific chapters use real-life scenarios to provide context for the topic. Get Ready for the NCLEX-PN(R) Examination section at the end of each chapter includes key points, critical thinking scenarios, additional learning resources, and review questions with answers at the back of the book. Test-taking and interview preparation tips prepare students to take the NCLEX-PN Examination and guide you through the job search, applications, and interviews - including electronic resumes. Critical Thinking boxes provide opportunities to practice problem solving. Coordinated Care boxes develop leadership and management skills with hints, tools, and activities. Keep in Mind boxes introduce the underlying theme of each chapter. Professional Pointers boxes give advice on nursing best practices in practice settings. Try This! boxes challenge students to imagine, visualize, and think outside the box. Full-color design makes this text visually appealing and easy to read. References cite evidence-based information and can be found in the back of the book.

NEW! Next-Generation NCLEX(R) (NGN) Examination-style questions are provided at the end of each chapter. NEW! Empowerment boxes introduce tools that can affect positive outcomes in class, clinicals, and professional practice. NEW! Updated content includes delegation, preparing students for leadership positions immediately upon graduation, and the latest on clinical judgment.