Nclex-PN Prep, Seventeenth Edition (2025): Includes 1 Full Length Practice Test + Proven Strategies - (Kaplan Test Prep) 17th Edition (Paperback)

About the Book

"The NCLEX-PN exam is not just about what you know -- it's about how you think. With expert critical thinking strategies and targeted practice, Kaplan's NCLEX-PN Prep, Seventeenth Edition (new for 2025) helps you leverage your nursing knowledge and face the exam with confidence. This streamlined book is packed with test-like Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) practice questions, along with step-by-step guidance on how to think your way through to the correct answer for every question type you'll see on the exam. We're so confident that Kaplan's NCLEX-PN Prep will guide you to exam success that we guarantee it: After studying with our book, you'll pass the test -- or your money back. Proven Strategies. Realistic Practice. Step-by-step guidance for tackling every question type on the NCLEX-PN, including Matrix, Multiple Response (e.g., Select all that Apply), Cloze, Drag-and-Drop, Highlight, Bowtie, Trend, and 4-Option Multiple Choice; 9 critical thinking pathways to break down what NCLEX-PN questions are asking; 6 end-of-chapter practice sets to help you put critical thinking principles into action; Full-length practice test to gauge your progress; Detailed rationales for all answer choices, correct and incorrect; Instructions to access Kaplan's NCLEX-PN online quizzes -- representing all 8 NCLEX client needs categories, plus a 'question of the day' -- FREE! Expert Guidance Capsule content review, organized along the exam's 'Client Needs' framework; Up-to-date appendixes of must-know nursing terminology and medical abbreviations for quick reference. We invented test prep -- Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams."--

Book Synopsis

Kaplan NCLEX-PN(R) Prep (Next Generation NCLEX) (17th Edition)

The NCLEX-PN exam is not just about what you know--it's about how you think. Kaplan's NCLEX-PN Prep, Seventeenth Edition (new for 2025-2026) helps you develop the critical thinking skills needed to apply your nursing knowledge and make safe clinical judgments. Packed with realistic Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) practice questions and Kaplan's proven test-taking strategies, this streamlined guide shows you how to approach every question type you'll see on exam day.

With step-by-step guidance and targeted practice, you'll learn how to break down complex questions, apply clinical reasoning, and confidently select the best answer.

Proven Strategies. Realistic Practice.

• Practice with NGN-style questions Prepare for every NCLEX question format, including Matrix, Multiple Response (Select All That Apply), Cloze, Drag-and-Drop, Highlight, Bowtie, Trend, and traditional multiple-choice.
• Kaplan's critical thinking pathways Nine structured approaches help you analyze questions, interpret clinical data, and identify the safest and most appropriate nursing action.
• Targeted practice throughout the book Six end-of-chapter practice sets help reinforce strategy and apply what you've learned.
• Full-length practice test Measure your readiness and build confidence with a complete exam simulation.
• Detailed answer rationales Understand why answers are correct--or incorrect--to strengthen your clinical reasoning.

Expert Guidance

• Focused content review organized by the NCLEX Client Needs framework
• Quick-reference appendixes covering essential nursing terminology and medical abbreviations
• Developed by Kaplan's expert nursing educators and updated to reflect current NCLEX standards

About the Author

Since 1982, Kaplan Nursing has been providing the nation's leading NCLEX-RN Exam Review. With realistic practice, clinical judgment methodology and personalized content review--all led by experienced nurse educators--Kaplan Nursing prepares thousands of students to pass the NCLEX-RN each year. Our focus is on industry-leading service, great value, and ease of use. We build nursing students' confidence so they walk into the NCLEX like a nurse. For more information, visit us at kaplannursing.com.