This blog has been created for NU Nursing Students. It is a collection of websites, lists, and resources that will be useful as a Nursing student at NU and also a section on helpful resources as you prepare for the NCLEX. This blog will be updated on a regular basis.
If you find some useful web sites or resources please use the comment feature to share them with me -- I will add them to the blog.
RESOURCES FOR NURSING SCHOOL STUDENTS
Books at Hurst Library
Nursing Skills Videos & DVD's at Hurst Library
Nursing & Medicine Resource Page at Hurst Library
Nursing & Medical Bibliography
Web Sites for Nursing Students
Creating a blog - Using Blogger.com
GETTING READY FOR THE NCLEX
Study Tips & Discussion
Test Review Resources
Online Practice Tests
NCLEX Exam Books at Hurst Library
Other Resources
NCLEX is a registered trademark and/or service mark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
last update 6/1/2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Online Practice Tests
Drexel University - Free NCLEX Question and Answer Widget: Q & A Widget
- "Drexel University College of Nursing continues to employ the latest technologies to help nursing students be prepared for the NCLEX exams. Each day, the NCLEX EXCEL! Q & A Widget will present you with 5 new NCLEX preparation questions. You will be able to answer the 5 questions and submit your responses for instant grading! Regardless of where you attend school, the NCLEX EXCEL! Widget is another tool available to help you prepare for the NCLEX exam" (from their web site).
Test Prep Review - Your Source for Free Online Practice Tests: NCLEX Online Course - This site provides resources and tools to prepare for the NCLEX including self-assessment quizzes and links to resources. You can sign up for a “NCLEX Question of the Day” service -- the question will be delivered to your email.
Study Zone Guide: NCLEX-RN
-"StudyGuideZone.com offers an exclusive free, downloadable study guide to the Internet community for the NCLEX-RN test. The guide is in PDF format, so you'll need Adobe's free Reader (already installed on most computers) to view it. Anyone is free to link to this page or the study guide on our server to let students know about this resource" (from their web site). A couple sets of practice questions are also available on this site.
Hurst Library: Testing and Educational Resource Center
- You may need to use your NU log in to get to this database. To get to the Online RN Practice Test you will need to create an account.
NCSBN: Detailed test plan - Candidate Version
- Provided by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) this document includes the 2010 NCLEX-RN Test Plan, Information on testing requirements and sample questions, and a bibliography.
NCLEX is a registered trademark and/or service mark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
Updated 6/1/2010ls
- "Drexel University College of Nursing continues to employ the latest technologies to help nursing students be prepared for the NCLEX exams. Each day, the NCLEX EXCEL! Q & A Widget will present you with 5 new NCLEX preparation questions. You will be able to answer the 5 questions and submit your responses for instant grading! Regardless of where you attend school, the NCLEX EXCEL! Widget is another tool available to help you prepare for the NCLEX exam" (from their web site).
Test Prep Review - Your Source for Free Online Practice Tests: NCLEX Online Course - This site provides resources and tools to prepare for the NCLEX including self-assessment quizzes and links to resources. You can sign up for a “NCLEX Question of the Day” service -- the question will be delivered to your email.
Study Zone Guide: NCLEX-RN
-"StudyGuideZone.com offers an exclusive free, downloadable study guide to the Internet community for the NCLEX-RN test. The guide is in PDF format, so you'll need Adobe's free Reader (already installed on most computers) to view it. Anyone is free to link to this page or the study guide on our server to let students know about this resource" (from their web site). A couple sets of practice questions are also available on this site.
Hurst Library: Testing and Educational Resource Center
- You may need to use your NU log in to get to this database. To get to the Online RN Practice Test you will need to create an account.
NCSBN: Detailed test plan - Candidate Version
- Provided by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) this document includes the 2010 NCLEX-RN Test Plan, Information on testing requirements and sample questions, and a bibliography.
NCLEX is a registered trademark and/or service mark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
Updated 6/1/2010ls
NCLEX Exams Books at Hurst Library
NCLEX EXAM BOOKS
Arnoldussen, B., & Arnoldussen, B. (2006). NCLEX-RN exam medication flashcards. 610.73076 A762n, 2006
Billings, D. M. (2005). Lippincott's review for NCLEX-RN. 610.73076 B5984L, 2005
Irwin, B. J., Burckhardt, J. A., & Stanley H. Kaplan Educational Center (2006). NCLEX-RN: Strategies for the registered nursing licensing exam. 610.73076 I726n, 2006
Lagerquist, S. L. (2006). Davis's NCLEX-RN success. 610.73076 D265, 2006
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2007). NCLEX-RN 250 new-format questions. 610.73076 N3373t, 2007
Meyer, J. A., & Princeton Review. (2003). Cracking the NCLEX-RN: With practice test on CD-ROM. 610.73076 M612c, 2003
Silvestri, L. A. (2005). Saunders comprehensive review for the NCLEX-RN examination. 610.73076 S257, 2005
Zerwekh, J. G., & Claborn, J. C. (2006). Illustrated study guide for the NCLEX-RN exam. 610.73076 I2994, 2006
STUDY SKILLS & EXAMS
Ely, C., & Scott, I. (2007). Essential study skills. 610.730711 E525e, 2007
Lagerquist, S. L. (2006). How to pass nursing exams: Study skills & test-taking techniques with 250 alternate item test questions. 610.73076 L174h, 2006
Nugent, P. M., & Vitale, B. A. (2008). Test success: Test-taking techniques for beginning nursing students. 610.73076 N967t, 2008
NCLEX is a registered trademark and/or service mark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
Note: NU alumni have borrowing privileges at Hurst Library.
updated 6/1/2010
Arnoldussen, B., & Arnoldussen, B. (2006). NCLEX-RN exam medication flashcards. 610.73076 A762n, 2006
Billings, D. M. (2005). Lippincott's review for NCLEX-RN. 610.73076 B5984L, 2005
Irwin, B. J., Burckhardt, J. A., & Stanley H. Kaplan Educational Center (2006). NCLEX-RN: Strategies for the registered nursing licensing exam. 610.73076 I726n, 2006
Lagerquist, S. L. (2006). Davis's NCLEX-RN success. 610.73076 D265, 2006
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2007). NCLEX-RN 250 new-format questions. 610.73076 N3373t, 2007
Meyer, J. A., & Princeton Review. (2003). Cracking the NCLEX-RN: With practice test on CD-ROM. 610.73076 M612c, 2003
Silvestri, L. A. (2005). Saunders comprehensive review for the NCLEX-RN examination. 610.73076 S257, 2005
Zerwekh, J. G., & Claborn, J. C. (2006). Illustrated study guide for the NCLEX-RN exam. 610.73076 I2994, 2006
STUDY SKILLS & EXAMS
Ely, C., & Scott, I. (2007). Essential study skills. 610.730711 E525e, 2007
Lagerquist, S. L. (2006). How to pass nursing exams: Study skills & test-taking techniques with 250 alternate item test questions. 610.73076 L174h, 2006
Nugent, P. M., & Vitale, B. A. (2008). Test success: Test-taking techniques for beginning nursing students. 610.73076 N967t, 2008
NCLEX is a registered trademark and/or service mark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
Note: NU alumni have borrowing privileges at Hurst Library.
updated 6/1/2010
Other Resources
Audio Learn: NCLEX-RN
"NCLEX-RN AudioLearn is the most in-depth audio review for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Every topic you need to know for the exam is reviewed and accompanied by useful test taking strategies and tips. NCLEX-RN AudioLearn's easy listening review format fits your busy lifestyle, enabling you to study anywhere, anytime" (from their web site)
The format of this source is MP3 and CD. It is available for $149.00.
NCLEX is a registered trademark and/or service mark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
updated 6/1/2010
"NCLEX-RN AudioLearn is the most in-depth audio review for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Every topic you need to know for the exam is reviewed and accompanied by useful test taking strategies and tips. NCLEX-RN AudioLearn's easy listening review format fits your busy lifestyle, enabling you to study anywhere, anytime" (from their web site)
The format of this source is MP3 and CD. It is available for $149.00.
NCLEX is a registered trademark and/or service mark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
updated 6/1/2010
Study Tips & Discussion
NurseZone.com: NCLEX Examination Preparation
- "NurseZone.com is an online community dedicated to providing nurses with professional and personal development information and opportunities. We provide student nurses, new graduates and experienced nurses with the resources they need to succeed in this unique and exciting profession" (from their web site).
Drexel University: Study Resources
- "Would you like to be a better test-taker? Do you have difficulty with multiple choice exams? If so, the following Test Taking Tips will help you. These are valuable strategies taken from Drexel University's NCLEX® EXCEL! Prep Course" (from the web site).
The site includes a test checklist and a NCLEX Q & A Widget that can be downloaded to your computer. Every day you will receive 5 questions and receive an instant response after submitting your answers.
NCSBN Learning Extension: Study Tips for the NCLEX Exam
- This web page provides study tips, test taking hints, and relaxation techniques to put into practice as you prepare for and take the test.
All Nurses: A Nursing Community for Nurses
- This is an online community for nurses to learn, communicate, and network. It provides forums for communication including the Nursing Student Forum, career information, and articles written by nurses. Membership is free. See "A Story of Hope" for one student's journey to passing the NCLEX.
NCLEX is a registered trademark and/or service mark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
updated 6/1/2010
- "NurseZone.com is an online community dedicated to providing nurses with professional and personal development information and opportunities. We provide student nurses, new graduates and experienced nurses with the resources they need to succeed in this unique and exciting profession" (from their web site).
Drexel University: Study Resources
- "Would you like to be a better test-taker? Do you have difficulty with multiple choice exams? If so, the following Test Taking Tips will help you. These are valuable strategies taken from Drexel University's NCLEX® EXCEL! Prep Course" (from the web site).
The site includes a test checklist and a NCLEX Q & A Widget that can be downloaded to your computer. Every day you will receive 5 questions and receive an instant response after submitting your answers.
NCSBN Learning Extension: Study Tips for the NCLEX Exam
- This web page provides study tips, test taking hints, and relaxation techniques to put into practice as you prepare for and take the test.
All Nurses: A Nursing Community for Nurses
- This is an online community for nurses to learn, communicate, and network. It provides forums for communication including the Nursing Student Forum, career information, and articles written by nurses. Membership is free. See "A Story of Hope" for one student's journey to passing the NCLEX.
NCLEX is a registered trademark and/or service mark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
updated 6/1/2010
Web Sites for Nursing Students
Nursing Associations
American Nurses Association
Global Missions Health Conference
National Student Nurses Association
Nurses Christian Fellowship
Washington State Nurses Association
Resources for Nursing Students
Grants for Nursing Students
Nursing Student Resources (MediSmart)
Nursing Job Tips
updated 2/17/2011
American Nurses Association
Global Missions Health Conference
National Student Nurses Association
Nurses Christian Fellowship
Washington State Nurses Association
Resources for Nursing Students
Grants for Nursing Students
Nursing Student Resources (MediSmart)
Nursing Job Tips
updated 2/17/2011
Resources at Hurst Library
Books
The library has a great collection of nursing titles on the Brandon/Hill Nursing Core Title List. Materials are collected in the following areas: These can be found by using the Search http://library.northwestu.edu/search/
The library has a great collection of nursing titles on the Brandon/Hill Nursing Core Title List. Materials are collected in the following areas: These can be found by using the Search http://library.northwestu.edu/search/
Books at Hurst Library
Hurst Library
Nursing School
Dunham, K. S. (2008). How to survive & maybe even love nursing school: A guide for students (3rd ed.). Hurst Library 610.730711 D917h, 2008
Stassi, M. E., & Tiemann, M. A. (2007). Math for nurses. Hurst Library 615.1401513 S7969m, 2007
Wilfong, D., Szolis, C., & Haus, C. (2007). Nursing school success: Tools for constructing your future. Hurst Library 610.73071 W677n, 2007
Study Skills & Test Taking Strategies
Ely, C., & Scott, I. (2007). Essential study skills. Hurst Library 610.730711 E525e, 2007
Lagerquist, S. L. (2006). How to pass nursing exams: Study skills & test-taking techniques with 250 alternate item test questions. Hurst Library 610.73076 L174h, 2006
Nugent, P. M., & Vitale, B. A. (2008). Test success: Test-taking techniques for beginning nursing students (5th ed.). Hurst Library 610.73076 N967t, 2008
Professor Nightengale's Test Taking Strategies for Student Nurses. Hurst Library Software 610.73076 P96437, 2004
Graduate School
Get into graduate school: A strategic approach (2006). (2nd ed.). Hurst Library 378.155097322; LB2366.2 .G48 2006
Peterson’s graduate & professional programs: An overview (2008). Hurst Library REF 378.155302573 R485 2008
Peterson’s nursing programs 2008 (2007). Hurst Library REF 610.73071173 P485 2007
updated 6/1/2010
Nursing School
Dunham, K. S. (2008). How to survive & maybe even love nursing school: A guide for students (3rd ed.). Hurst Library 610.730711 D917h, 2008
Stassi, M. E., & Tiemann, M. A. (2007). Math for nurses. Hurst Library 615.1401513 S7969m, 2007
Wilfong, D., Szolis, C., & Haus, C. (2007). Nursing school success: Tools for constructing your future. Hurst Library 610.73071 W677n, 2007
Study Skills & Test Taking Strategies
Ely, C., & Scott, I. (2007). Essential study skills. Hurst Library 610.730711 E525e, 2007
Lagerquist, S. L. (2006). How to pass nursing exams: Study skills & test-taking techniques with 250 alternate item test questions. Hurst Library 610.73076 L174h, 2006
Nugent, P. M., & Vitale, B. A. (2008). Test success: Test-taking techniques for beginning nursing students (5th ed.). Hurst Library 610.73076 N967t, 2008
Professor Nightengale's Test Taking Strategies for Student Nurses. Hurst Library Software 610.73076 P96437, 2004
Graduate School
Get into graduate school: A strategic approach (2006). (2nd ed.). Hurst Library 378.155097322; LB2366.2 .G48 2006
Peterson’s graduate & professional programs: An overview (2008). Hurst Library REF 378.155302573 R485 2008
Peterson’s nursing programs 2008 (2007). Hurst Library REF 610.73071173 P485 2007
updated 6/1/2010
Nursing Skills - Videos & DVD's
Hurst Library
Real nursing skills: Essentials (2008). Hurst Library Video 610.73 R2883, 2008
Mosby's nursing video skills basic, intermediate & advanced skills(2009). Hurst Library Video 610.73 M894n, 2009
Potter, P. A., & Perry, A. G. (2006). Mosby's nursing skills CD-ROM 2.0 (Student version ed.). Hurst Library Software 610.73 M894n, 2006
Taylor, C., Lillis, C., LeMone, P., Lynn, P. B. (2006). Catheters. Hurst Library Video 616.606 C3632, 2006
Taylor, C., Lillis, C., LeMone, P., Lynn, P. B. (2006). Intravenous medications. Hurst Library Video 615.6 I61956m, 2006
Taylor, C., Lillis, C., LeMone, P., Lynn, P. B. (2006). Intravenous therapy. Hurst Library Video 615.6 I61956, 2006
Taylor, C., & Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (c2006). Skin integrity and wound care. Hurst Library Video 617.106 S6283, 2006
updated 6/1/2010
Real nursing skills: Essentials (2008). Hurst Library Video 610.73 R2883, 2008
Mosby's nursing video skills basic, intermediate & advanced skills(2009). Hurst Library Video 610.73 M894n, 2009
Potter, P. A., & Perry, A. G. (2006). Mosby's nursing skills CD-ROM 2.0 (Student version ed.). Hurst Library Software 610.73 M894n, 2006
Taylor, C., Lillis, C., LeMone, P., Lynn, P. B. (2006). Catheters. Hurst Library Video 616.606 C3632, 2006
Taylor, C., Lillis, C., LeMone, P., Lynn, P. B. (2006). Intravenous medications. Hurst Library Video 615.6 I61956m, 2006
Taylor, C., Lillis, C., LeMone, P., Lynn, P. B. (2006). Intravenous therapy. Hurst Library Video 615.6 I61956, 2006
Taylor, C., & Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (c2006). Skin integrity and wound care. Hurst Library Video 617.106 S6283, 2006
updated 6/1/2010
Test Review Resources
Cobocards -- Use this web site to create virtual flashcards to study for the NCLEX or other Nursing school exams. The flashcards can be created by an individual or a group and can be shared and printed.
NCLEX Test Review
-This site includes resources such as test recommendations, test information, and practice questions. There are also a few study resources for purchase.
NCSBN.org - NCLEX EXAMINATIONS
- This is the site of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the organization that produces the NCLEX exam. Resources include Exam Development Opportunities, Test Plans, and Exam Psychometrics.
Nursing Link: NCLEX
-Membership is free. Resources include videos, licensure information, a test overview, and a study guide with specific information on the eight "Client Needs" categories.
Nursing Student Courses
-Examination review courses are available from NCSBN Learning Extension. Subscription costs depend on length of course ($49. - $159.).
NCLEX is a registered trademark and/or service mark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
updated 6/1/2010
NCLEX Test Review
-This site includes resources such as test recommendations, test information, and practice questions. There are also a few study resources for purchase.
NCSBN.org - NCLEX EXAMINATIONS
- This is the site of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the organization that produces the NCLEX exam. Resources include Exam Development Opportunities, Test Plans, and Exam Psychometrics.
Nursing Link: NCLEX
-Membership is free. Resources include videos, licensure information, a test overview, and a study guide with specific information on the eight "Client Needs" categories.
Nursing Student Courses
-Examination review courses are available from NCSBN Learning Extension. Subscription costs depend on length of course ($49. - $159.).
NCLEX is a registered trademark and/or service mark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
updated 6/1/2010
Creating a Blog using blogger.com
CREATE A BLOGGER ACCOUNT
Go to blogger.com and create an account. You will be prompted to sign in using your name and password if you already have a Google Account or to create a Google Account. Then click on the "Create A Blog" link to create your blog.
Next enter a title and address (url) for your blog. The title can be changed later, the url cannot be changed. Next you will be asked to choose a template for your blog. This also can be changed later. Before creating your first entry for your blog you will want to look at the options that are available to you from the Settings tab.
SETTINGS
Basic
*Option available to add title & description
*Options to make your blog more secure.
- "Let Search Engines find your blog?" - change to No
- "Add your blog to our listing" - change to No
Comments
* "Who can comment?" - you have four choices
*"Enable Comment Moderation" - default is No. If you want to see moderate comments before they are visible to others change to Yes
*"Show Word Verification" - default is No. If you want to make sure that spammers are not adding comments change to Yes
Email
You can add new posts to your blog via email by creating an email address at blogger.com
*Fill in the box following "Mail-to-Blogger Address"
*If you want the post to auto publish directly to your blog click in the Publish box
* The subject line in your email becomes the title of your post
POSTING
Create a New Post
*Choose Create tab
*Add title to the "Title" box
*Add body of entry
*If you are not ready to publish what you are working on you click on "Save Now"
*If you are ready to publish, click on "Publish Post"
*You can add labels for your post by typing words in "Labels for this post:" box
Edit Posts
*Choose Edit Posts tab
*Make changes to desired post
*"Save" or "Publish"
TEMPLATE
Page Elements
*You can add a number of elements to your page such as a link list, pictures and text lists. Click on "Add a Page Element" to see the elements that are available.
To add a Link List:
*Click on "Add A Page Element"
*Click on "Add to Blog" under "Link List"
*Type "Title" in box (eg. "Blogs of Classmates")
*Type "New Site URL" in box (blog address)
*Type "New Site Name" in box (classmates initials)
*Click on "Add Link" to add another link to the same category
*Click on "Save Changes" - Choose sorting option if desired
Click on "View Blog" at any time to see what you blog looks like with the changes you have made. Only "Published" posts will show up.
ADDING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR BLOG
At this time blogger.com doesn't allow you to upload a Word or Excel document to your blog, so you will need to use a web based storage tool to create a url that you can link to. Documents can be uploaded to Box.net or Google Docs. Both of these tools limit the size and/or number of documents that can be stored, but you will find them useful when you want to be able to link to a document that is not part of your blog.
See Using box.net or Using Google Docs for step by step instructions for using these tools.
updated 6/1/2010
Go to blogger.com and create an account. You will be prompted to sign in using your name and password if you already have a Google Account or to create a Google Account. Then click on the "Create A Blog" link to create your blog.
Next enter a title and address (url) for your blog. The title can be changed later, the url cannot be changed. Next you will be asked to choose a template for your blog. This also can be changed later. Before creating your first entry for your blog you will want to look at the options that are available to you from the Settings tab.
SETTINGS
Basic
*Option available to add title & description
*Options to make your blog more secure.
- "Let Search Engines find your blog?" - change to No
- "Add your blog to our listing" - change to No
Comments
* "Who can comment?" - you have four choices
*"Enable Comment Moderation" - default is No. If you want to see moderate comments before they are visible to others change to Yes
*"Show Word Verification" - default is No. If you want to make sure that spammers are not adding comments change to Yes
You can add new posts to your blog via email by creating an email address at blogger.com
*Fill in the box following "Mail-to-Blogger Address"
*If you want the post to auto publish directly to your blog click in the Publish box
* The subject line in your email becomes the title of your post
POSTING
Create a New Post
*Choose Create tab
*Add title to the "Title" box
*Add body of entry
*If you are not ready to publish what you are working on you click on "Save Now"
*If you are ready to publish, click on "Publish Post"
*You can add labels for your post by typing words in "Labels for this post:" box
Edit Posts
*Choose Edit Posts tab
*Make changes to desired post
*"Save" or "Publish"
TEMPLATE
Page Elements
*You can add a number of elements to your page such as a link list, pictures and text lists. Click on "Add a Page Element" to see the elements that are available.
To add a Link List:
*Click on "Add A Page Element"
*Click on "Add to Blog" under "Link List"
*Type "Title" in box (eg. "Blogs of Classmates")
*Type "New Site URL" in box (blog address)
*Type "New Site Name" in box (classmates initials)
*Click on "Add Link" to add another link to the same category
*Click on "Save Changes" - Choose sorting option if desired
Click on "View Blog" at any time to see what you blog looks like with the changes you have made. Only "Published" posts will show up.
ADDING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR BLOG
At this time blogger.com doesn't allow you to upload a Word or Excel document to your blog, so you will need to use a web based storage tool to create a url that you can link to. Documents can be uploaded to Box.net or Google Docs. Both of these tools limit the size and/or number of documents that can be stored, but you will find them useful when you want to be able to link to a document that is not part of your blog.
See Using box.net or Using Google Docs for step by step instructions for using these tools.
updated 6/1/2010
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