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LPN to RN Transitions, 5th Edition makes it easy for you to advance in your nursing career with all of the essential information you need to pursue your RN degree and practice as a registered nurse. This new edition includes practical information on role transition, cultural competency, delegation, interprofessional collaboration, professional writing, and more. Plus, newly revised and updated chapters provide the latest information for one complete, indispensable resource to help you succeed in everything from the classroom to clinical practice! Clear, succinct coverage helps you understand the issues that an RN must address for a successful practice. Respect for the accomplishments of the LPN is emphasized throughout the text. Engaging design and thoughtful exercises keep you focused on key concepts and learning objectives. Critical thinking questions at the end of every chapter reinforce your understanding of important content. Patient scenarios and Application to Practice boxes challenge you to apply your knowledge to real-world clinical situations. FYI boxes encourage you to think about how your day-to-day interactions will change as an RN. Key Terms and Key Points help you learn vocabulary words and concepts related to the topic being discussed. NEW! Interprofessional collaboration coverage prepares you to work effectively with other members of the healthcare team. NEW! Information on trauma-Informed care prepares you to deliver care with a person-centered approach, which promotes a collaborative, trusting, respectful, and emotionally supportive care environment. NEW! Coverage of competencies for the RN gives you a clear vision of what skills registered nursing encompasses and how they differ from practical or vocational nursing. UPDATED! Next Generation NCLEX®-style content prepares you for the upcoming changes to the NCLEX-RN® exam. EXPANDED! Additional information on key topics enhances coverage of time management, preparing for class, self-care, prioritization, outcomes and cost containment, mandatory reporting, and case management for chronic illness across all settings, including home care.

Take the next step in your nursing career - master the role of the RN! With a special focus on preparing for the Next Generation NCLEX-RN® (NGN) exam, LPN to RN Transitions, 6th Edition helps you learn the concepts and skills required of registered nurses. The book covers all the basics, including a discussion of nursing theory and the nursing process as well as key provider-of-care skills such as clinical judgment, communication, and evidence-based decision making. It also covers the RN’s role as manager of care, with coverage of leading, delegating and interprofessional collaboration. Written by nursing educator Lora Claywell, this complete guide helps you succeed in the classroom, on the NGN, and in clinical practice. NEW! All NCLEX® question types are provided, including questions for the NGN in the Prepare Now to Pass NCLEX-RN® chapter. NEW! Expanded information includes key topics such as emotional intelligence, workplace burnout, and competency-based guidelines, as well as the paramedic to RN transition and Canadian nursing considerations. Complete coverage addresses the skills required in registered nursing and how they differ from those of practical or vocational nursing. Clear, succinct writing style makes learning easier. Case studies help you apply your knowledge to real-world clinical situations. Clinical Judgment questions at the end of every chapter reinforce your understanding of key concepts. Key Terms, Key Points, and FYI boxes summarize the content you need to know. Helpful learning features include topics such as time management, study skills, test-taking, class participation strategies, and learning as an adult. Engaging design and exercises keep you focused on learning objectives and boost your understanding. Respect for the accomplishments of the LPN/LVN and Paramedic is emphasized throughout the text.