Phelp LPNtoRN 6e

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Nursing Informatics and HIPAA

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Experiential Wisdom and Evidence-Based Practice

Holistic and Spiritual Care Nursing Entrepreneurism

Service Learning, Advocacy, and Policy Making Collaborative Practice and Nursing’s Future

Conclusion

5 Learning at the ADN Level

Adult Learning Theory

Practical/Vocational and Associate Degree Nursing Education: A Comparison Transition Needs Unique to the LPN/LVN-to-ADN Student Differentiating ADN Student and LPN/LVN Practice Roles Learning Strategies for Success

Conclusion

6 Individualizing a Plan for Role Transition Assessing Preparedness for the Student Role

Assessing Learning Style

The Reflective Process: Assessing Adult Learner Uniqueness Assessing Prior Learning: Standardized and Nonstandardized Tests

Instructor–Student Partnership Initiating Your Student Portfolio

Conclusion

7 Test Success and the Challenge of NCLEX-RN Questions

Development of the NCLEX-RN

Main Categories of the NCLEX-RN Test Plan Test Language: Key Components to a Test Bloom’s Taxonomy and Level of Difficulty

Clinical Judgment Test Item Formats

Preparation for an NCLEX-RN Style Exam

After the Exam: Decompressing, Reviewing, and Getting Help

Conclusion

Unit II Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Practice

8 Practicing Within Regulatory Frameworks Copyright © 2025 Wolters Kluwer, Inc. Unauthorized reproduction of the content is prohibited.

Regulations, Policies, and Standards

Nurse Practice Acts

Directed, Autonomous, and Collaborative Nursing Practice Mechanisms for Identifying Differences in Knowledge and Roles National Council Licensure Examinations Practical/Vocational Nursing Roles and Competencies Associate Degree Nursing Roles and Competencies