Full Description
Prepare for success on the PCCN® Examination with this in-depth review from exam-preparation expert Robin Donohoe Dennison! Pass PCCN®!, 2nd Edition, provides realistic practice questions, fun but challenging learning activities, and practice exams to help you master each of the content areas covered on the certification exam for Progressive Care Certified Nursing. Content is updated throughout to reflect new research and clinical developments, as well as the latest PCCN® test plan. No other PCCN® review matches Dennison's time-tested approach, and this edition makes studying even easier with a bulleted outline format and a companion Evolve website with new interactive learning activities.
Proven approach from bestselling expert Robin Donohoe Dennison provides all the evidence-based content, learning activities, and practice questions you'll need for success the very first time you take the PCCN® Exam
Information is organized according to the latest PCCN® Examination blueprint, which identifies the content areas tested and the percentage of the exam devoted to each
Case studies include patient scenarios and associated learning activities, stimulating clinical judgment and helping you apply your knowledge to practice
UNIQUE! Learning activities in the book provide a variety of ways - such as crossword puzzles, matching questions, and fill-in-the-blank questions - to help you review and remember the material
Abundant illustrations, tables, and concept maps clarify content and summarize key points
More than 900 multiple-choice questions on the Evolve companion website may be answered either in quiz mode, with feedback and page references, or in test mode for a realistic simulation of the PCCN® Exam
NEW! Updated content matches the current PCCN® test plan to ensure you are prepared for the PCCN Exam
NEW! Outline format reduces reading time and makes review easier
NEW! Streamlined, "right-sized" content provides a more efficient study experience for first-time success on the PCCN Exam
NEW! Interactive learning activities on the Evolve companion website enhance your understanding with a fun and interesting study experience
Contents
1. Preparing for and Performing on the PCCN® Examination
2. Professional Caring and Ethical Practice
3. The Cardiovascular System
4. The Pulmonary System
5. The Neurologic System
6. The Endocrine System
7. The Renal System
8. The Gastrointestinal System
9. The Hematologic and Immunologic Systems
10. Musculoskeletal/Integumentary Systems
11. Multisystem Conditions
12. Behavioral/Psychosocial Conditions
References and Selected Readings
Appendices
A: Dysrhythmias: Etiology, Criteria, Significance, Management
B: Hemodynamic Monitoring in the PCCN®
C: Mechanical Ventilation in the PCCN®
D: Neurologic Monitoring in the PCCN®
E: Abbreviations and Acronyms
Learning Activities (Evolve)
Learning Activities - Answers (Evolve)
Practice Questions (Evolve)
